If you’re a member of the SAS EuroBonus program—or planning to become one—you’ll want to maximize your points earning potential. While most people earn EuroBonus points through flights, SAS offers multiple opportunities to boost your points balance through everyday activities. Here’s an insightful look into the best ways to accumulate EuroBonus points efficiently.

1. Flights with SAS and Airline Partners

Earn Points in the Sky

Flying remains the most straightforward method to earn EuroBonus points. You’ll earn points when traveling with:

• SAS (Scandinavian Airlines)
• Widerøe
• All SkyTeam Alliance airlines

Points awarded depend on fare class, distance traveled, and your membership level. Business class and premium economy flights generally yield significantly higher points per trip, while economy tickets yield lower earnings.

2. Using Co-Branded SAS Payment Cards

Co-branded payment cards are among the fastest ways to rack up points through everyday spending. SAS currently partners with several banks offering distinct credit and debit cards. Here’s a deeper look at a few prominent options:

SAS EuroBonus World Mastercard

• Welcome Bonus: Earn 3,000 EuroBonus points after your first three purchases within 30 days.
• Earning Rate: Up to 20 EuroBonus points per 100 SEK/NOK/DKK spent.
• Annual Fee: 258 SEK/NOK/DKK for the first year, 515 SEK/NOK/DKK afterward.

If you regularly pay by card, this can significantly speed up your points accumulation, making rewards like flights within Sweden (typically 5,000 points one-way) or Europe (about 15,000 points one-way) reachable more quickly. You can also link your SAS co-branded card within the Shopping Portal at EuroBonus to earn additional points.

SAS Amex Classic

• No Annual Fee.
• Earning Rate: 10 EuroBonus points per 100 SEK spent.
• Two-for-One Voucher: Earned after spending 100,000 SEK in a year, allowing two people to fly for the price (in points) of one on European routes.
• Member Invites: You receive 3 invites per year, earning additional points for successfully referring friends.

Additionally, you can issue a free supplementary card to family or friends, pooling your earned points together, accelerating your earnings toward a shared trip.

Lunar SAS EuroBonus Debit Card

A unique, user-friendly option for those who prefer debit cards:

• Welcome Bonus: 3,000 EuroBonus points after spending at least 15,000 SEK/NOK/DKK within three months.
• Earning Rate: 8 points per 100 DKK spent.
• Monthly Fee: 39 DKK.
• Apple Pay and Google Pay: Seamless integration, making daily transactions effortless.

The Lunar debit card is especially valuable for everyday spenders who want to earn points without incurring credit card debt.

3. Online Shopping via SAS EuroBonus Shopping Portal

The SAS EuroBonus Shopping portal allows members to earn bonus points for online purchases at over 400 partner stores. Rates vary significantly between stores. For instance:

• Shopping at Lensway through the portal yields 50 EuroBonus points per 100 SEK spent, one of the highest earning rates.
  (Tip: If you’re purchasing eyewear regularly, this alone can substantially contribute to your next reward flight.)

Make a habit of visiting the EuroBonus portal before making any online purchases, as frequent promotions can multiply your earnings.

4. Linking Your Existing Payment Cards

You don’t necessarily need an SAS-branded card to earn points. By linking your existing debit or credit cards to your EuroBonus account, you’ll automatically earn points when shopping at participating retailers, cafes, and restaurants. Keep in mind that if you are making a purchase at a retail store, you need to use your physical card to automatically earn points. When using mobile wallets like Apple Pay or Google Pay, the card number does not get registered the same way and the system can therefore not allocate the points automatically.

Double Points Tip:

Linking an SAS payment card doubles your points at participating retailers—a strategy savvy EuroBonus members consistently leverage.

5. Booking Hotels and Car Rentals

• Hotel Bookings: Earn points by booking hotels through the EuroBonus Hotels platform (powered by Hotels.com) or directly through partner hotel chains.
• Car Rentals: Rent from partner agencies, such as Hertz (10,000 global locations), to accrue points quickly—especially useful for frequent business travelers or vacationers.

6. Eco-Friendly Travel Rewards: Purchase Biofuel

If sustainability matters to you, purchasing biofuel when booking SAS flights can be rewarding both morally and financially:

• Earn 500 bonus points per block of biofuel purchased (approximately 20 minutes of flight time).
• Supports SAS’s goal toward carbon-neutral travel.

7. Buying SAS EuroBonus Gift Cards and Products

The EuroBonus Shop offers twofold benefits:

• Earn points when purchasing products directly from the shop (electronics, home goods, etc.).
• Gift cards for major brands can be purchased to gain bonus points instantly, providing immediate returns even when gifting yourself.

8. SAS Point Sharing

Pooling points with family or friends via SAS’s Point Sharing feature is highly effective, helping groups of travelers collectively reach higher-value redemptions. Consider using this to achieve larger goals, such as long-haul flights or family vacations.

9. Directly Buying or Transferring Points

In situations where you’re short on points for a specific reward, purchasing or transferring points between accounts is a convenient option. However, this method should be used strategically due to associated costs.

Practical Example: How Quickly Points Add Up

Imagine using your Lunar SAS debit card daily, spending around 10,000 DKK per month (typical expenses like groceries, transportation, and dining):

• Monthly Spending: 10,000 DKK
• Monthly Points Earned: 800 points
• Annual Points Earned: 9,600 points
• Plus welcome bonus: 3,000 points
• Total Annual Points: 12,600 points, enough for multiple domestic flights or nearly enough for a European trip one-way.

Adding occasional online shopping via Lensway or other partners through the SAS portal significantly accelerates your point accumulation, illustrating the power of combining multiple earning strategies.

Final Thoughts

SAS EuroBonus members have numerous efficient, easy-to-implement opportunities for earning points beyond traditional flying. Selecting the right mix of methods—like strategic card use, online shopping, linking existing cards, and eco-friendly choices—makes earning reward flights and travel perks straightforward.

Remember, careful planning and maximizing everyday spending opportunities make EuroBonus one of Europe’s most rewarding frequent flyer programs.