Malaysia Airlines' Enrich Points Pool program is a fantastic way to maximize the value of your Enrich points by pooling them with family and friends.
This article will break down how the program works, making it easy for you to understand and start using it to your advantage.
What is the Enrich Points Pool?
The Enrich Points Pool allows Enrich members to combine their points with those of their nominated family and friends. This pooled balance can then be used for any Enrich redemption activities, such as booking flights, upgrading seats, or accessing special offers.
How to Get Started
Becoming a Sponsor and Adding Nominees
Eligibility: As an Enrich member (Sponsor), you can nominate up to eight individuals (Nominees) to join your points pool. Both Sponsors and Nominees must have active and good-standing Enrich accounts.
Age Requirement: Sponsors must be above 18 years old, while Nominees can be as young as two years old.
Registration Process: Nominees must provide proof of identity, such as a copy of their NRIC or passport, to be verified and registered by Malaysia Airlines within seven working days.
Creating the Points Pool
Beneficiary and Contributors: The Sponsor (now called the Beneficiary) can add up to eight Nominees as Contributors to the points pool. Contributors must sign a consent form to join the pool.
Using Pooled Points: Only the Beneficiary can redeem the pooled points. Contributors cannot use the points but can contribute them to the pool.
Key Features of the Enrich Points Pool
Validity: The points pool is valid for five years from the creation date.
Expiry: Pooled points retain their original expiry dates as per the Contributor's earn dates.
Flexibility and Control
One Pool Rule: Members can only be part of one active pool at a time, either as a Beneficiary or a Contributor.
Managing the Pool: The Beneficiary can delete the pool or remove Contributors anytime before the pool's end date. Contributors can also leave the pool at any time.
Irreversible Actions: Once points are contributed, they remain in the pool and cannot be reversed, even if a member leaves the pool.
Special Conditions
Nominee Changes: Sponsors can replace Nominees up to two times per calendar year for a fee of 2,000 Enrich Points per replacement.
Nominee Deactivation: Deactivating a Nominee removes their Contributor status from the pool but does not impact their Nominee relationship with the Sponsor.
Beneficiary's Death: If the Beneficiary passes away, the remaining points can be transferred to a legal beneficiary or next of kin upon providing necessary documentation within six months of the Beneficiary's death.
Important Considerations
Non-Transferable Points: The Enrich Points Pool does not apply to non-earning points like Buy Points, Gift Points, Transfer Points, Inherit Points, Sponsorship Points, and Elite Points.
No Tier Benefits Transfer: Contributors do not gain the Beneficiary's top-tier status through the points pool.
Final Thoughts
The Enrich Points Pool program is an excellent opportunity to maximize your points' value by pooling them with trusted family members and friends. It offers flexibility, control, and a strategic advantage in managing your points and redeeming them for various rewards. By understanding the terms and effectively managing your points pool, you can enhance your travel experiences and make the most out of your Enrich points.
For more details, visit the official Enrich Points Pool official page or the terms and conditions here.
Happy pooling!