How you earn
| Activity | Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Every shipment | 2 points per USD 1 of freight and service charges | Sea, air, DDP, storage, inspection |
| Your first shipment | 1,000 bonus points | Once per company |
| Refer a business | 5,000 points when their first shipment is delivered | They get 1,000 welcome points too |
| China Facilitator Program | 2 points per USD 1 of program fees | Trip planning, transport, guide days |
| Weekly newsletter | 25 points from the claim link in each issue | Link valid for 7 days |
| Share a case study | 2,000 points | When we publish your shipment story with your approval |
Status levels
The more you ship in a calendar year, the faster you earn. Your level is set by your freight and service spend in the last 12 months.
| Level | Annual spend | Earning rate | Extras |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | Up to USD 10,000 | 2 points per USD 1 | All standard benefits |
| Silver | USD 10,000 to 50,000 | 2.5 points per USD 1 | Priority quotes, 45 days free storage |
| Gold | Over USD 50,000 | 3 points per USD 1 | Dedicated account manager, 60 days free storage, one free inspection per quarter |
How you spend
- Freight and DDP shipping invoices
- Storage beyond the free period, consolidation and repacking
- Cargo inspections and photo checks
- China Facilitator Program: transport, guide days and trip planning
- Visa Facilitator Program guidance fees
Spend from 2,500 points (USD 25). Points can cover up to 25% of a freight invoice and up to 50% of China Facilitator Program fees.
The rules, in plain words
- 100 points = USD 1. Points have no cash value and can't be exchanged for money.
- Points are earned once an invoice is settled, and are removed if a shipment is cancelled or refunded.
- Points expire 12 months after the month they were earned.
- Points belong to the client company and can be shared between its team members, but not transferred to another company.
- Referral points apply to new businesses that haven't shipped with us before.
- We may update the program with 30 days' notice. Points you've already earned keep their value.
Questions about Blink Points
How much is a point worth?
100 Blink Points are worth USD 1 off an eligible invoice. On shipments you earn 2 points per USD 1, so every USD 1,000 of freight earns 2,000 points, worth USD 20.
Do I earn points on duties and taxes?
No. Points are earned on our freight and service charges. Import duties, taxes and other government fees passed through on DDP shipments don't earn points.
How do I join?
You join automatically with your first shipment. Your points balance appears on each invoice and you can ask your account contact for it at any time.
When do points expire?
Points expire 12 months after the month you earned them. Any shipment keeps your account active, and we remind you before points expire.
Can I use points on a China trip?
Yes. Points can pay for part of the China Facilitator Program, including ground transport and guide days, and toward visa guidance fees.