What a dispensary rewards program gives you

A dispensary rewards program tracks your purchases and returns value in points, discounts, or free products. Most programs are free to join. You earn points per dollar spent. You redeem points for money off a future order. Some programs add tiers, birthday gifts, and early access to new drops.

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Common benefits

How points and tiers work

Points post to your account after checkout. Some systems delay points until the return window closes. Points may expire after 90 days of inactivity. Tiers reset each year. A common tier structure: spend $0 to $249 for base, $250 to $499 for silver, $500 or more for gold. Higher tiers get better point multipliers or free delivery.

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What to check before you join

  1. Point value. Compare 100 points at Shop A versus Shop B.
  2. Expiration. Find the inactivity period. 90 days is common. Some programs never expire.
  3. Blackout dates. Some rewards do not apply to sale items or clearance.
  4. Stacking. Ask if you can use points with a daily deal or a first-time discount.
  5. Online orders. Confirm that points apply to pickup and delivery orders, not just in-store.
  6. Privacy. Loyalty data includes your purchase history. Read the privacy policy. Some states require opt-in for data sharing.

Tax and legal limits

State rules differ. In some states, a loyalty discount lowers the taxable sale price. In others, the pre-discount price is taxed. Purchase limits still apply. You cannot use points to exceed your state's daily or monthly THC limit. Check your state cannabis regulator for rules on loyalty programs.

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