Red Energy Rewards is no longer available to new customers. Bill-payers who joined Red Energy on a Living Energy Saver Plan on or before July 11 2022 will still have access to Red Energy Rewards. Please treat the below information as historical only.
KEY POINTS
- While it’s unavailable to new customers, you might have access to the Red Energy rewards program if you joined before July 11, 2022.
- New Red Energy members could receive Qantas points simply by paying their energy bill.
- If you’re ineligible for Red Energy Rewards, there are a range of other retailers with reward programs out there.
Is it worth staying on your Red Energy plan just for its rewards program? In this article, you’ll find everything you need to know about Red Energy Rewards.
What is Red Energy Rewards?
Red Energy Rewards is a program offering Red Energy customers access to more than 4,500 discounts on a multitude of products around Australia, New Zealand and even Indonesia, just for being a customer of Red Energy. It’s only available to Red Energy customers within NSW and Victoria that are on the Living Energy Saver Plan.
You can expect to see discounts on everything, from your local bakery to international flights, and with thousands of offers constantly available, there’s a decent chance you’ll find something up your alley.
How does Red Energy Rewards work?
How you redeem your Red Energy rewards will depend on the type of deal you’re looking for. Red Energy is partnered with Frequent Values, so you’ll receive a card that you can show at select restaurants to redeem 20% off your meal, for example.
For movie tickets, events and shopping vouchers, there are a few ways in which you could retrieve your deal, including:
- Gift Cards
- eGift Cards
- Online vouchers
Watch out for instructions on how to claim your rewards when making the initial purchase through Red Energy’s website or app.
Red Energy Reward benefits
As mentioned, Red Energy Rewards offers a discount or voucher on pretty much everything you could think of. Here are just some areas in which you could see savings when redeeming one of its deals:
- 20% off the bill at over 2,000 restaurants
- 50% off your next hotel stay
- Discounted movie tickets
- Discounted gift cards to grocery stores, liquor stores and department stores
- Savings on magazine subscriptions, floral arrangements and gift baskets
- Deals on travel insurance, car hire and flights
- Bonus offers which are only available for a short time
There’s no set rule to how many vouchers or deals you can redeem and you’re free to take any deal that becomes available to you.
How to sign up for Red Energy Rewards?
The Red Energy Rewards program was closed to new members in 2022, so if you weren’t on a Red Energy Living Energy Saver plan in NSW or Victoria before then, you won’t be able to access these rewards.
While new customers won’t have access to Red Energy Rewards, you may be interested in their partnership with Qantas. On select electricity and gas plans, you can score as many as seven Qantas Frequent Flyer points for every $1 spent on energy. Unfortunately, Red Energy Rewards and Qantas points are not available together. You’ll have to pick one or the other.
Red Energy Living Energy Saver prices
Red Energy Rewards is only available for customers on the Living Energy Saver plan in NSW and Victoria before July 11, 2022. However, this or another Red Energy plan might still be good value without the rewards program. Compare Red Energy prices with the table below.
Here are Red Energy’s plans on our database for NSW. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the Ausgrid network in Sydney but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 3900kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Here are Red Energy’s plans on our database for Victoria. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the Citipower network in Melbourne but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4000kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Here are Red Energy’s plans on our database for SEQ. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the Energex network in Brisbane but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4600kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Here are Red Energy’s plans on our database for South Australia. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the SA Power network in Adelaide but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4000kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
What other energy companies have rewards?
It’s not just Red Energy that offers a rewards program for customers. A few other retailers have decided to include a benefit scheme in select plans, including:
- AGL – AGL Rewards
- Alinta – Alinta Energy Rewards
- Lumo – Lumo Rewards
- CovaU – CovaU Rewards
- Sumo – Sumo Perks
It’s worth noting that no two rewards programs are the same, so you’ll have to check the fine print to see what you’re really getting.
Will Red Energy Rewards save me money?
With rewards programs, there are no guaranteed discounts or dollar amounts you will save. It depends entirely on how often you redeem rewards, and how aligned the deals are with your regular spending.
Red Energy Rewards offers discounts on eGift cards from a handful of major supermarkets, meaning that when used right, you could save money on everyday purchases.
Is Red Energy Rewards worth it?
As far as rewards programs go, Red Energy Rewards seems to be up there with the best in terms of value. Red Energy customers can also receive bonus offers that change regularly, which can be big-ticket discounts on things like hotel and flight packages.
And if value’s what you’re after, you’ll be happy to hear our energy comparison tool can sort through plans available in your area based on a value rank out of ten. To get started, hit the button below.
Original reporting by Simon Downes
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