Hey everyone! I came across this really handy trick that might be useful for those of you who enjoy earning points through purchases. I was trying to figure out how much someone needs to spend for me to earn a specific number of points, and I stumbled upon this formula that works like a charm!
So, let’s break it down. If you want to earn X points, you can calculate the amount someone needs to spend (Y) using this simple formula:
- For USD and EUR: Y = X / 20
- For CAD: Y = X / 16
- For GBP: Y = X / 24
This formula is based on the points per currency (PPC) ratio, which varies by region. For example, if you spend 50 USD, you’d get:
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50 USD * 4 * 5 = 1000 points
And for 50 CAD:
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50 CAD * 4 * 4 = 800 points
Or 50 GBP:
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50 GBP * 4 * 6 = 1200 points
If you’re not familiar with the PPC ratio, here’s a quick reference:
- USD and EUR: 5 points per dollar/euro
- CAD: 4 points per CAD
- GBP: 6 points per GBP
This trick has been super helpful for me, especially when I want to encourage others to spend a bit more to earn rewards. I hope this helps someone else too! Let me know if you have any questions or if there’s a scenario I haven’t considered yet. 