Origin Everyday Rewards: What is it and how does it work?

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There are several discounts available from supermarket rewards programs that range from money off your weekly shop to points towards your next flight. With the rising cost of living, many Aussies are saving through rewards programs and incentives. 

Woolworths’ Everyday Rewards and Origin Energy have teamed up, allowing you to receive and earn Everyday Rewards points on your energy and internet bills. Read on to learn how you can earn up to 19,000 Everyday Rewards points and receive points bonuses.

What is Origin Everyday Rewards?

Origin Everyday Rewards is a rewards program partnership between Woolworths’ Everyday Rewards and energy and internet retailer, Origin. 

When new customers sign up for an Origin Everyday Rewards Variable plan and link their Everyday Rewards card, they can receive points for signing up and renewing their plan. Customers will also receive one Everyday Rewards point for every dollar they’ve paid on their bill. 

Existing Origin customers are also able to sign up to receive points by renewing or switching to an Everyday Rewards Variable plan. Eligible products include electricity, gas and internet and are available across parts of New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and the ACT. 

How does Origin Everyday Rewards work?

The Origin Everyday Rewards partnership works similarly to other reward programs tied to your weekly shop, fuel or other purchases. Once you have linked your Everyday Rewards account to your Origin account, you can earn Everyday Rewards points every time you pay your bills with Origin. 

Who is eligible for Origin Everyday Rewards?

To reap the benefits, you will first need to have an Everyday Rewards account set up. Next, if you’re new to Origin, you must find out if there are eligible plans servicing your area. 

Origin Everyday Rewards Energy Variable Plans

The availability of Origin Everyday Rewards Energy Variable Plans depends on which state or territory you live in and if Origin covers your local area. 

Generally, the Origin Everyday Rewards Electricity Variable Plan is available in: 

• Victoria 
• New South Wales
• South Australia
• South East Queensland
• Australian Capital Territory

Additionally, the Origin Everyday Rewards Natural Gas Variable Plan is available in all the states and territories mentioned above, as well as Western Australia. 

To receive your one-off Everyday Rewards bonus points, customers must stay on an energy plan for at least 30 days before Origin deposits them in your Everyday Rewards account within 45 days of signing up. 

On eligible energy plans, you’ll earn one point for every dollar spent on Origin energy bills. Points earned will be deposited in your rewards accounts within 14 days of receiving your bill. Do keep in mind that this ongoing points system is forfeited if: 

• Your energy plan expires after the 12-month benefit period 
• You terminate the energy plan within the 12-month benefit period. 

Origin Everyday Rewards Internet Plans

For new Origin Internet customers, you’ll need to sign up for an Origin NBN or Opticomm fibre plan to receive your points. Your area coverage will depend on NBN availability, so make sure to check t if your address is covered on Origin’s or the NBN Co website. 

Customers on internet plans will also receive their bonus points within 45 days of signing up – as long as their accounts remain active. 

You’ll also earn one point for every dollar spent on Origin energy and internet bills.

Origin Everyday Rewards benefits

New and existing Origin customers can receive up to 19,000 and 5,000 Everyday Rewards points respectively by signing up for the plans below: 

New customers can earn:

Energy Plans

• 5,000 points by signing up to a new Origin Everyday Rewards gas plan 
• 5,000 points by signing up to a new Origin Everyday Rewards electricity plan 
• 2,000 points by opting into Origin’s carbon offset product Origin Go Zero Electricity (add to your energy plan for $1.50 per week)
• 2,000 points by opting into Origin’s carbon offset product Origin Go Zero Natural Gas (add to your energy plan for $1 per week)
• 1 point for every dollar spent on usage and supply charges on your Origin energy bills (12-month benefit period)

Internet Plans

• 5,000 points by signing up to a new Origin NBN or Opticomm internet plan
• 1 point for every dollar spent on Origin internet bills, not including additional fees and charges 

Existing customers can earn:

Energy Plans

• 2,500 points when you renew your existing Origin Everyday Rewards gas plan
• 2,500 points when you renew your existing Origin Everyday Rewards electricity plan
• 1 point for every dollar spent on Origin energy bills (12-month benefit period) 

How to sign up for Origin Everyday Rewards

If you don’t already have an Origin plan, you can sign up for Origin Everyday Rewards by visiting Origin’s website, entering your details, and finding the Everyday Rewards Variable plan that’s right for you. 

Once prompted, enter your Everyday Rewards card number to receive your sign-up bonus and start earning points on Origin bills. 

If you have an existing plan with Origin, you’ll need to switch to or renew an Origin Everyday Rewards Variable plan and enter your Everyday Rewards card number when prompted. 

How to link Origin to Everyday Rewards

Linking your Origin and Everyday Rewards accounts is simple, but make sure you follow all the steps to ensure you get your points after signing up. Here’s how to link your Origin and Everyday Rewards accounts: 

1. Make sure you have an Everyday Rewards account set up and have your card number ready
2. Go to Origin’s website – you can do so by following the links in the table below
3. Choose one or more Everyday Rewards Variable plans for gas and electricity or any NBN or Opticomm internet plan
4. Fill in your details including your Everyday Rewards card/account number 

What can I do with Everyday Rewards points?

Everyday Rewards veterans and newbies alike may be curious to find out how far their points will get them. Essentially, members can either save $10 for every 2,000 points earned from Woolworths group shops (which includes the supermarket chain itself, as well as Big W, BWS and Ampol or convert them to Qantas points. 

Limited-time bonus point deals are also common, often applying to specific products in-store or particular shopping patterns.

However, Origin isn’t the only provider with a rewards program. AGL and Alinta Energy also offer their own private loyalty programs to encourage new or existing customers to sign up or stay on. 

We always encourage customers to carefully compare energy providers and find a rewards program that gives them the best bang for their buck. 

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