Shopping is something a lot of people enjoy in Qatar, thanks to the many malls and retail options in the country. And if you regularly shop whether for grocery, clothes, personal or home needs, then you probably heard of these loyalty and rewards programs.

While these programs, are usually to motivate customers to spend more, they're also a way to save especially if you regularly shop/purchase at these stores. In return for being a 'loyal' customer, you will be rewarded with exclusive perks such as vouchers.

So scroll down to see the list of some of the retail loyalty programs to check out in Qatar and sign up for.

Meera Rewards

“Meera Rewards” program is Qatar's "Favourite Neighbourhood Retailer"'s loyalty program which allows customers to earn and redeem points at all Al Meera branches in the country. Customers can join for free by downloading the mobile app and then registering for a digital membership ID. Customers have to show this to the cashier when they want to earn or redeem Meera Reward Points. A household account is also available for families.

• How to earn: Meera Rewards Points can be earned through every purchase by showing your mobile digital membership ID (Meera Rewards app) to the cashier upon check-out. Points are valid for a period of 12 months from the date they are earned, according to Al Meera.
  • You can also earn Meera Rewards Points by recycling your plastic bottles and cans! Every time you use Al Meera's recycling machines, you'll be able to earn points.
• Benefits: You can use your eligible points to pay for your purchase at any Al Meera branches. Meera Rewards Points can be redeemed in multiples of QR30. Example: To redeem QR30, you need 3,000 points. QR30 = 3,000 points.
• Download: Google Play | App Store

Family Club

Family Club is a loyalty program of the Family Food Centre and is free to join by registering on the loyalty website.

• How to earn: Make sure that you're registered to the Family Club. Upon purchase at any FFC outlets, just present your loyalty card to earn points.
• Benefits: QR1 = 1point. QR25 = 2500 Points. Points can be exchanged for a Family Club Voucher. Family Club Points can be redeemed at any FFC in Qatar.
• Download: https://familyclub.qa/

Ansar Smile

Love shopping at Ansar Gallery? Then you need to download the Ansar Smile app! Through the app, customers will be able to earn rewards, get notifications about offers, discounts, and more.

• How to earn: The customer needs to present the Ansar Smile app on his/her mobile phone upon checkout to earn points.
• Benefits: A minimum of 500 points is required to redeem a gift voucher worth QR 25. For every 5QR of purchase, the customer will earn 1 point. QR 5 = 1 point.
• Download: Google Play | Apple Store

Shukran

Shukran is the Landmark Group brands' loyalty and rewards program in which customers can earn 'Shukrans' when they shop in-store or online at any of the group brands or its partners. Landmark Group brands and partners include Centrepoint, Babyshop, Home Centre, Max, Splash, Shoe Express and more. Customers can sign-up for free through the website, app, or upon checkout at the store.

The app also allows customers early access to sales, new launches, events, and deals.

• How to earn: Customers can present either the physical or digital card (on the app) upon check-out to earn Shukrans.
• Benefits: Customers can pay for purchases online or in-store using the available Shukran points. Check how much you can save by using the Shukran Calculator.
• Download: Google Play | Apple Store

Mozoon

Mozoon, which translates to blessed clouds filled with rain, is Qatar's premium retail loyalty program. The rewards program has three tiers: the entry-level Aqua, Azure (more than QR 50,000 spend in 2 years), and the highest-level Sapphire (QR 100,000 spend in 2 yrs). Find out more about Mozoon in this FAQ and Terms and Conditions.

• How to earn: Like the other programs, Mozoon points can be earned by presenting the Mozoon card upon checkout of the purchases.
  
• Benefits: Exclusive privileges and services await Mozoon members which include special birthday rewards to gift boxes, service concierge, complimentary surprise points, and more depending on the membership level. Earned Mozoon points can be used to pay for purchases at the participating outlets. The redemption rate is QR 1 for every 10 points. You can check the list here.
• How to join: The membership program is free to join for customers 17yrs old and above. You can join through the online registration form.

Carrefour MyCLUB

Carrefour's loyalty program is called which is available through the Carrefour Qatar app. It's free to join and can be used in any Carrefour in the country. Every week different products and brands are part of the MyCLUB offer, according to Carrefour. You can check your point status through the app, on your receipt, on the website, or at the customer service.

• How to earn: Use your MyCLUB Loyalty app upon check out at any Carrefour in Qatar so you can earn points on selected products and categories.
• Benefits: QR50 = 500 points. Customers get a QR50 Carrefour voucher once 500 points are reached. Points are valid for one year while the voucher is valid for 2 months.
• Download: Google Play | Apple Store

Blue Rewards

Want to earn and redeem cashback or offers when you shop from brands such as IKEA, ACE, Guess, Toys R Us, Marks & Spencer, Ted Baker, Maje, and Sandro? Check out Al Futtaim Retail Group's digital loyalty program called Blue.

• How to earn: You can earn cashback when you shop at the participating brands in-store and online. Just present your Blue app upon checkout so the cashier can scan your Blue app barcode. You can earn 1% cashback from your purchase. (Example: You can earn QR 1 cashback when you spend QR 100)
• Benefits: You can redeem the earned cashback or offer in-store using your Blue app. Just present your app at the counter. The minimum amount needed to redeem the cashback is QR 1. Read more of the FAQ here.
• Download: Google Play | Apple Store

Club Apparel

Do you shop at Club Apparel brands like Aldo, Aerepostale, Birkenstock, Charles & Keith, Garage, Hema, Lakeland, LC Waikiki, New Yorker, Ximi Vogue, 6th Street, and more? Then the Club Apparel loyalty program is for you. Just download the Club Apparel app and register using your mobile number.

But while the membership is free to join, at least one purchase in a year is required.

• How to earn: You can earn reward points when you purchase at any of the participating stores listed on the app.
• Benefits: Redemption rate is 1 point = QR 1.
• Download: Google Play | Apple Play

Nojoom

Nojoom Rewards is Ooredoo's Rewards program, a way to thank its customers every time they use Ooredoo services. Nojoom, which translates to 'Stars' in Arabic, has three membership levels - Red, Silver, and Gold. Your membership status is based on your accumulated points.

Nojoom Red is the default status wherein customers can earn 1 Nojoom Point for every QR1. Customers upgrade to Silver once 120 points are reached. 1.5 Nojoom points are earned for every QR1. 300 Status points are needed to reach Nojoom Gold where every QR1 will earn you 2 Nojoom points.

• How to earn: According to Ooredoo, customers can earn Nojoom points every time a customer makes a call, send SMS, pay monthly fees, use any Ooredoo service, or by spending at Nojoom partner outlets.
• Benefits: Nojoom Points can then be used to redeem Rewards from Ooredoo or its partners. Points can be used to pay for your bills, top-ups, or vouchers which can be used to purchase items from Ooredoo or partners. Find out more about Nojoom here.
• Download: ooredoo.qa/portal/OoredooQatar/nojoom-rewards

Which of these loyalty and rewards programs are you currently using? Which do you think provides the best value? Are there other loyalty and rewards programs that we need to mention in the article? Let us know in the comments!

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