This example explains how to set up a balance type in Loyalty Administrator named Member Points which tracks the amount points a member earns.

Note: This example is part of the Running a points-based programme example.

Details

Option	Description
Club	Enter the name of your club.
Name	Member Points
Name Alt Lang	Not required unless using alternate language
Unit Name	Points
Item Group	CONCESSIONS
Accumulate to Balance Type	Do not select
Default Balance Type	Check the box
Show On Sales Channel	Check the box

Earning and redemption

Option	Description
Units Earned Per Visit	Leave blank
Earning Rate	1
Redemption Rate	Leave blank (unless using these points as a payment type)
Number of Decimal Places	2
Earning Basis	Item Values
Include Tax	Check the box if required (this will be dependent on your program policy).
Earn Units when Redeeming Units	All Payments (this will be dependent on your program policy)

Option	Description
Maximum Calculations	Based on Number of Units
Maximum per Transaction	Leave blank
Maximum per Session	Leave blank
Maximum per Day	Leave blank
Use Balance Type Earning Overrides and Item Adjustments	Leave unchecked for a simple points earning program. Check the box if you will provide different rates of earning.

Option	Description
Units Expire	Check the box to configure expiry settings for this balance type.