Booster
The Booster applies a multiplier to the result of the program's earning rule. Rather than changing the cashback percentage or point value at the source, the system calculates the standard benefit first and then multiplies it by the configured factor. The participant earns more on every transaction without the base earning rule ever being touched.
How it works
The multiplier is applied to the output of the earning rule, not to the transaction amount directly. This distinction matters when the earning rule is non-linear (for example, stepwise), because the multiplier always acts on whatever the earning rule produces -- no matter how complex that rule is.
Example with a points program. The program awards 1 point per euro spent (linear earning rule, value = 1). A customer spends €60 and opts into a Booster set to 1.5x:
Base benefit: €60 × 1 = 60 points
Booster 1.5x: 60 points × 1.5 = 90 points
Total credited: 90 points
The participant earns 30 extra points -- 50% more than normal.
Example with a cashback program. The program awards 3% cashback. A customer spends €100 and opts into a Booster set to 2x:
Base benefit: €100 × 3% = €3.00
Booster 2x: €3.00 × 2 = €6.00
Total credited: €6.00
The participant receives double cashback on that transaction.
Configuration
The only field to set is the multiplier, expressed as a decimal number.
| Value | Effect |
|---|---|
1.0 | No change -- equivalent to no promotion |
1.5 | 50% more benefits |
2.0 | Double benefits |
3.0 | Triple benefits |
Values below 1.0 are not accepted. A multiplier must always increase or leave unchanged the benefits a participant earns.
The Booster works with all program types: cashback, points, and stamps.
When to use the Booster
The Booster is the right choice when you want to uniformly amplify benefits across all transactions during a defined period, regardless of the amount spent or the products purchased. Its mechanics are straightforward and easy to communicate to customers.
Good use cases:
- Weekend or holiday double-points campaigns.
- Seasonal pushes where you want every purchase to feel more rewarding.
- Loyalty milestones where you reward all participants equally during a celebration period.