Unlock savings and benefits: A guide to GM Rewards

Unlock savings and benefits: A guide to GM Rewards

Is there anything quite as thrilling as getting a new vehicle? For me, the opportunity to get a new car is a milestone in one’s life, and whether you lease or buy, it’s a way to start fresh and begin a new era. But what I found out when I bought my latest GM vehicle is that it can also be a way to start earning — rewards, that is.

What is GM Rewards?¹

GM Rewards^TM is a loyalty program designed to reward customers for interacting with General Motors and GM Financial services, including MyAccount, General Motors Insurance, GM-backed Protection products and through select purchases. Whether you’re financing, leasing or simply buying GM parts and accessories, GM Rewards lets you earn points that can be redeemed for valuable benefits.

Here’s a brief overview of GM Rewards benefits you can expect:

• Earn points for loyalty. From purchasing GM Genuine parts, eligible accessories or GM Certified Service to using your GM Rewards™ Mastercard^® from Barclays² to multiply points, most interactions with the brand can add to your points total. Pro tip: You can earn 30,000 bonus points if you spend $1,000 in the first 90 days of opening a GM Rewards Mastercard account.³
• Redeem for savings. Use your points to make payments toward your GM Financial account or for discounts on vehicle maintenance, subscriptions for things like an OnStar plan, or even future leases or purchases.
• Tailor the program to you. Whether it’s through routine vehicle care or special campaigns, it’s a program designed to amplify your ownership experience in a way that best fits your lifestyle.

Ways to earn GM Rewards points

Purchasing my new GM vehicle earned me one point for every $5 spent, which was just the beginning. GM Rewards is focused on everyday transactions, so I found I could earn benefits effortlessly. For example, after I bought my new vehicle, I decided to customize it with heavy-duty floor liners from GM Accessories to protect my new SUV from messy post-dog-park paws. That earned me three points for every dollar I spent.⁴

While at the dealership, I found out that as a GM Rewards member I could earn bonus points by setting up MyAccount to manage my payments and stay connected to GM Financial. With the MyAccount Welcome Bonus, I learned I could earn 1,000 bonus points by completing four quick actions⁵:

1. Downloading the GM Financial Mobile app for easy account management on the go.
2. Going paperless. I opted to get email notifications when digital statements are ready in MyAccount online or in the app.
3. Setting up Auto Pay. Automated recurring monthly payments deducted from my bank account ensures my payments will be on time every time.
4. Getting text alerts. I also chose to receive important account notifications through text.⁶

And because I’m a member, the points appeared in my GM Rewards member account once those easy tasks were checked off my to-do list.

Soon, I was eager to see where and how I could redeem my points.

How to use GM Rewards Points

One of my favorite things about GM Rewards is how simple it is to redeem points. The versatility gives me many ways to use my points:

• Applying points toward my GM Financial account balance.
• Discounts on GM Genuine parts, maintenance and accessories.
• Subscription savings for OnStar plans or other services.
• Exclusive access to GM events.

From the moment I earned my first GM Rewards points, I was excited to use them. When my new car was due for an oil change, I took it back to my GM dealership and used points to cover service from the Certified Service experts.⁷

I also began using my GM Rewards Mastercard for necessities like groceries and gas, earning me three times the points for every dollar spent.³ Then, once the holidays rolled around, I logged in to MyAccount and used some of those points toward my GM Financial account balance so I could budget a little more for gifts. And since I knew my sister was planning to get a new car, I set aside some points to transfer to her GM Rewards account as a present to her, and she used them to help with her new car purchase.⁸

Redeeming is as easy as logging in to MyAccount or talking directly with my dealership, but there are other ways to redeem as well. The expiration dates are clearly listed in my GM Rewards member account, and I can track my balance online without a hitch.

GM Rewards makes financing my GM vehicle feel like joining a welcoming community, and every redemption makes ownership more enjoyable. I can check my points balance through MyAccount, and I’m already planning future redemptions to cover maintenance costs and upgrades. I’m also saving my points for potential discounts on future GM purchases, like an OnStar subscription or a GM-backed protection product. Loyalty has never felt so rewarding.

Ready to try it for yourself? Visit GM’s website to enroll in GM Rewards.¹

Disclaimers:
¹Must be 18 years or older. Points may only be earned and redeemed at GM entities, participating dealers and participating third parties in the fifty United States and Washington, D.C. Points are not earned on taxes, discounts, rebates, credits, shipping fees, state inspection fees, warranty repair work or body shop repair orders. Points may not be redeemed toward tax and shipping costs. Visit experience.gm.com/rewards/terms to view the GM Rewards Program Terms and Conditions.

²Offer subject to credit approval. This offer is available through this advertisement and may not be accessible elsewhere. Other offers may be available. For complete pricing and other details, please see the Terms and Conditions.

³Conditions and limitations apply. Please refer to the Introductory Bonus Offer section of the Terms and Conditions for more information about the introductory offer. Please refer to the Reward Rules within the Terms and Conditions for additional information about the rewards program.

⁴See the GM Rewards Program Terms and Conditions (experience.gm.com/rewards/terms) for information on eligible purchases. Some GM purchases may have a different point earn rate. See [https://experience.gm.com/rewards/earn] for earn rates. Points are not earned on taxes and shipping fees.

⁵To qualify, eligible customers must have an active MyAccount. Eligible customers will receive a total of 1,000 points from GM Rewards by completing all five actions within the first 90 days of MyAccount registration. Eligible customers only qualify to receive the points award once. GM Rewards points will be awarded to customer’s GM Rewards profile within 30 business days of completing all five actions. Promotion is only valid once per account, for a limited time only, and expires 90 days after GM Financial or Cadillac Financial MyAccount sign up.

⁶Message and data rates may apply.

⁷Must be a paid service or parts. Points may not be redeemed toward tax and shipping costs. Only available to Members at GM Rewards participating dealers. Visit gmrewardsdealers.com for a list of participating dealers.

⁸Visit experience.gm.com/rewards/terms to view the GM Rewards Program Terms and Conditions for limitations on point transfers. The GM Rewards Mastercard is issued by Barclays Bank Delaware pursuant to a license from Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard, World Mastercard, World Elite Mastercard and the circles design are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated. General Motors LLC operates and administers the GM Rewards Program.

By Taylor Provost, GM Financial

Taylor Provost loves puzzles of any kind, and that includes decoding complex ideas and concepts so she can share them with others in simpler terms. A true word nerd, you’ll often find her solving a crossword puzzle at home when she’s not road-tripping to a national park with her family.