Sony Announces End of Sony Rewards Program
Sony is shutting down its Sony Rewards program on December 31, 2024. This program allowed customers to earn points for purchases on various Sony products and services.
What is the Sony Rewards Program?
Launched in 2017, the Sony Rewards program rewarded customers for spending money on Sony products and services. Users could earn points by:
- Making purchases at the Sony store
- Using a Sony or PlayStation credit card
- Taking advantage of special offers and promotions
These points could then be redeemed for a variety of rewards, including:
- Discounts on PlayStation Store purchases
- Gift cards
- Sony electronics and accessories
The program also included the Sony and PlayStation credit cards, which allowed users to earn points on everyday purchases.
Sony Announces End of Sony Rewards Program
On June 20th, 2024, Sony announced the termination of its Sony Rewards program. The program will officially shut down on December 31, 2024. Existing members will still be able to redeem their points for rewards until that date.
Here are some key dates to remember:
- December 31, 2024: The Sony Rewards program will officially end. This is the last day to redeem points for rewards.
- July 21, 2024: This is the last day to submit physical bonus points and purchase credit requests by mail.
- February 14, 2025: Sony Rewards customer service will cease operations.
It’s important to note that this program shutdown only affects the Sony Rewards program. The PlayStation Stars loyalty program, a separate program launched in 2022, will continue to operate as usual.
Implications for Members
Sony Rewards members with remaining points will have until December 31, 2024 to redeem them for rewards. After that date, all unused points will expire. Here are some options for using remaining points:
- Redeem points for discounts on PlayStation Store purchases.
- Redeem points for gift cards.
- Redeem points for Sony electronics or accessories.
The future of the Sony and PlayStation credit cards is a little less clear. Sony has stated that existing cardholders will be contacted by Comenity Bank, the card issuer, about any changes to the credit card programs. However, it is likely that the rewards program benefits will no longer be available after December 31, 2024.
Conclusion
The Sony Rewards program is ending on December 31, 2024. Members have until that date to redeem their points for rewards. The PlayStation Stars loyalty program is not affected by this shutdown. Sony and PlayStation credit cardholders will be contacted by Comenity Bank about any changes to their cards.
