How to Earn HighRewards Points Without Spending a Dime

Most people assume a rewards app only pays off when you are spending money. HighRewards flips that idea on its head. The app rewards everyday actions like checking in, playing a quick game or watching a short video, so your points balance can grow even on the days you do not buy a thing. Here is how to earn reward points without spending, and how to turn them into real gift cards.

Quick takeaways

• You can earn points through check-ins, games, videos and friend invites, with no purchase required.
• Inviting friends is the big one, worth 5,000 points each.
• Redeem your points for gift cards from Amazon, Starbucks and more.

How can you earn reward points without spending money?

There are plenty of ways. Inside the HighRewards app you will see a list of simple actions that pay out points on their own. You can check in to mark a visit, play a quick in-app game, or watch a short video. The app also surfaces stores that want your visit and brands offering bonus points, so you can see where the best rewards are before you head out. None of these need a receipt or a purchase, which makes them an easy daily habit.

Because these actions take only seconds, they fit neatly into a coffee break or a spare moment in a queue. The list refreshes regularly, so there is usually something new to do each time you open the app, and the points quietly stack up across the week without any real effort on your part.

Building a simple no-spend routine

The easiest way to make no-spend earning stick is to treat it like a habit rather than a one-time task. A few ways people build this into their week:

• Open the app once a day. Even a quick check for new bonus offers or a single check-in adds up over a month.
• Clear the games and video queue when it refreshes. These are usually the fastest points per minute since they take no purchase and no travel.
• Batch your referrals. Send your invite link to a few friends at once rather than one at a time — each signup is worth 5,000 points regardless of when they join.

None of this requires changing your shopping habits. It is simply about not leaving free points on the table when they are already sitting in the app.

Do referrals really earn you points?

Yes, and they are one of the fastest ways to build a balance. Every friend you invite to HighRewards earns you 5,000 points. Share your invite with a few people who already shop at dispensaries or liquor stores and the points add up quickly. Your friends get to start earning too, so it is a win on both sides.

How do you turn points into gift cards?

This is where the fun starts. Once your balance is healthy, head to the rewards section and redeem. Points convert into gift cards from popular brands like Amazon and Starbucks, with more options to choose from. For a full rundown of what is on offer, see our guide on what you can redeem cannabis reward points for. And when you are ready to stack earning on top of spending, our guide to earning rewards every time you shop at a dispensary shows how receipts and visits work together.

No-spend earning vs. shopping-based earning

Both earning paths feed the same points balance, but they serve different moments:

• No-spend actions — check-ins, games, videos, referrals — are best for keeping your balance moving on days you are not shopping at all.
• Shopping-based actions — uploading receipts from dispensary or liquor store purchases — earn faster per action, but only apply when you actually buy something.

Using both together is how most people reach redemption thresholds fastest: no-spend actions fill in the gaps between shopping trips, so your balance never sits idle.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to buy anything to earn points?

No. You can earn through check-ins, games, videos and friend invites without making a purchase. Uploading receipts from any dispensary or a participating liquor store earns points too, so you have options either way.

How many points do I get for inviting a friend?

You earn 5,000 points for each friend who joins through your invite, which makes referrals one of the quickest ways to grow your balance.

What can I redeem my points for?

Gift cards from brands such as Amazon and Starbucks, with more options available inside the app.

What kinds of no-spend actions can I do in the app to earn points?

You can check in to mark a visit, play a quick in-app game, or watch a short video. The app also shows stores and brands offering bonus points so you can spot the best opportunities before you head out.

How often are new ways to earn points available?

The list of earning actions refreshes regularly, so there is usually something new to do each time you open the app, letting points stack up across the week with little effort.

Can I earn points every day without spending anything?

Yes. Check-ins, games, videos and bonus offers are available on an ongoing basis, so there is no limit tying no-spend earning to a single day or week.

Is there a limit to how many friends I can refer?

There is no cap mentioned in the app’s referral program — each new friend who joins through your invite link earns you the same 5,000 points, however many you send.