We're approaching that time of the year again; Black Friday 27th Nov. We all know it's a great time to get discounts, but it's also a great time collect travel points using shopping portals! A lot of brands during this time offer boosts and with PointsPilot, you can know ahead of time. Here's a screenshot of my account and points I collected around this time last year
The screenshot above gives you an idea of what I got in bonus points last year. The bonus I received was based on the amount I spent during the Black Friday period so the more you have to buy the better. The screenshot also shows other places I collected travel points that you may be missing out on. I do most of my shopping on my laptop, so PointsPilot reminds me to collect all these points whilst I browse.
How I spent my points
I'm a BIG fan of a beach holiday and using points, i've been able to have cheaper beach holidays. The screenshot below is how i used the points I collected and also a few more points i collected shopping through the festive period.
Make a list before the sales start
Impulse buys are the ones that slip through without earning. Write down what you actually need, then check which of those stores earn points before the weekend arrives.
This year, my list looks like this:
- A new smartwatch, because I've been taking fitness a bit more seriously
- A new jacket (this winter feels very different in the UK right now)
- Some new trainers
Electricals earning points right now
Electricals are where Black Friday discounts and points both tend to be biggest.
Rankings updated 14 November 2026
- 1M
Mozillion
mozillion.com
EliteHigh earning - 2M
McAfee UK
mcafee.com
EliteHigh earning - 3N
NordVPN
nordvpn.com
EliteHigh earning - 4S
Surfshark UK
EliteHigh earning - 5P
PureVPN UK
EliteHigh earning - 6A
Alienware UK
dell.com
Low earning - 7A
Appliance City
appliancecity.co.uk
Low earning - 8B
Boots Kitchen Appliances
bootskitchenappliances.com
Low earning - 9C
Computers Deal
computersdeal.co.uk
Low earning - 10C
Currys Business
currys.co.uk
Low earning
Stores marked Elite still earn points, but the free plan won't remind you when you shop there. PointsPilot Elite badges and alerts you at every store on this list, so you never forget.
Home and garden earning points right now
Rankings updated 14 November 2026
- 1C
carwow
carwow.co.uk
EliteHigh earning - 2V
Verisure
verisure.co.uk
EliteHigh earning - 3H
Heatable
heatable.co.uk
EliteHigh earning - 4T
The AA UK Breakdown
theaa.com
EliteHigh earning - 5B
Bloombox Club
bloomboxclub.com
EliteHigh earning - 6B
Bedeck Home
bedeckhome.com
Low earning - 7B
BestHeating
bestheating.com
Low earning - 8B
Buttercup Farm
buttercupfarm.co.uk
Low earning - 9C
Ceiling Tiles UK
ceilingtilesuk.co.uk
Low earning - 10C
CEWE UK
cewe.co.uk
Low earning
Stores marked Elite still earn points, but the free plan won't remind you when you shop there. PointsPilot Elite badges and alerts you at every store on this list, so you never forget.
Five rules for Black Friday points
- Click through first, then shop. Points are tracked from the link you arrive through, so start there rather than from a saved bookmark.
- Finish the order in one session. Leaving a basket overnight and coming back from a different link can lose the tracking.
- Skip voucher codes from coupon sites. They can stop your order being tracked. The store's own Black Friday prices are fine.
- Buy in the browser, not the app. Apps usually can't be tracked.
- Expect to wait. Points usually confirm after the return period, so Black Friday points often confirm in the new year.
Get alerted automatically when you're shopping at a points-earning retailer.
Black Friday points FAQ
When is Black Friday 2026?
Black Friday is Friday 27 November 2026, and Cyber Monday follows on 30 November. A lot of stores start their sales a week or more early, so it's worth checking which ones earn points before the weekend itself.
Do sale prices still earn points?
Yes. Points are usually based on what you actually pay, so a discounted order earns on the sale price. Delivery charges and gift cards usually don't earn.
When will my Black Friday points arrive?
Orders normally show as pending within a few days, then confirm once the store's return period has passed. Last year my Black Friday bonus landed on 21 December, almost a month after I'd done my shopping.
Can I use a discount code?
Codes from the store itself are usually fine. Codes from coupon or voucher sites can replace your tracking, which means the order may not earn points.
What happens if I return something?
Points for anything you return are usually removed before they confirm. If you keep part of an order, you'll normally still earn on the items you keep.
My points haven't shown up. What should I do?
Give it a week, as some stores are slow to report orders. If they still haven't appeared, use the missing points form on your programme's shopping portal and include your order confirmation email, so keep that email safe.