The bonus app SberThanks** from SberBank allows you to return up to 10% from purchases in the form of points, which can then be exchanged for discounts, goods or even pay for part of your purchases with them. Many users do not know that they can connect it directly through the mobile application SberBank Online on Android - quickly, free of charge and without visiting a branch. In this article we will look at how to do this step by step, which cards are supported, and what to pay attention to so as not to lose bonuses.

Important: app "SberThanks"** works only with debit and credit cards SberBank (with the exception of some corporate and payroll products). If you have a card from another bank, connection will not be possible. Also check that your smartphone has latest version of the application (update it via Google Play, if required).

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Yes, a copy of the points is active
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1. Which SberBank cards support SberSpasibo?

Not all cards SberBank participate in the loyalty app. Here is the full list of supported types (current at the time of publication):

  • 💳 Debit cards: MIR Classic/Mastercard Standard, Visa Classic/Mastercard Standard, Gold, Platinum, Premier, Black Edition.
  • 💰 Credit cards: Visa Classic/Mastercard Standard, Gold, Platinum, Aeroflot, Give Life.
  • 📱 Virtual cards: only if they are linked to the main account of a supported card.
  • ❌ Not supported: cards Momentum, SberCard (for pensioners), corporate, salary without a cashback option.

To make sure that your card is suitable, check its conditions in your personal account or check with the operator by phone 900. If the card does not participate in the app, but you want to receive bonuses, apply for an additional debit card through the app (it’s free).

⚠️ Attention: Conditions for participation of cards in the SberSpasibo app may change. Before connecting, check the current list in the section Bonuses → SberSpasibo in the application.
Card type Participation in "SberSpasibo" Max. cashback (%). 10%
Debit MIR Classic ✅ Yes up to 5%
Credit Visa Gold ✅ Yes up to 10%
SberCard (pension) ❌ No —
Visa Platinum ✅ Yes up to 10%
Momentum ❌ No —

2. Step-by-step guide: how to connect SberSpasibo through the SberBank Online application

The whole process takes no more than 5 minutes. Follow the instructions:

  1. Open the application SberBank Online on your Androidsmartphone and log in (by fingerprint, PIN code or password).
  2. In the bottom menu tap on the section Bonuses (icon with a gift).
  3. Select an item SberThanks —if it is not there, update the application.
  4. Click Connect the app (the button will be active if you have a suitable card).
  5. Read the conditions and confirm the connection via SMS or push notification.
  6. Done! Now you can link cards and start accumulating points.

If there are no buttons, check: Connect the app no - check:

  • 🔹 Do you have an active card SberBank (not blocked, not expired).
  • 🔹 Is the mobile bank connected (without it, SMS confirmation will not work).
  • 🔹 Is the application updated to the latest version.

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Connecting the app is only the first step. To start receiving bonuses, you need link a card:

  1. In the section SberThanks click Add card.
  2. Select one from the list card with which you want to receive cashback (if the card is not in the list, it is not supported).
  3. Confirm the linking via SMS (the code will be sent to the number associated with the card).
  4. After successful linking, the card will appear in the list with the mark Active.

Can be linked several cards —bonuses will be credited to the general account "SberSpasibo"**. However, keep in mind that:

  • 💡 Cashback is credited only for one card per purchase (if you paid with two cards, bonuses will come only with one).
  • 💡 Separate conditions apply for credit cards (for example, cashback may be lower if you do not repay the debt on time).
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If you have several SberBank cards, link the one you use more often to SberSpasibo. Points from different cards are summed up on one account, but cashback is awarded only upon actual payment.

4. How to check that SberSpasibo is successfully connected

To make sure that everything is working, follow a few simple steps:

  1. Go to the section Bonuses → SberSpasibo in the application.
  2. Check that the app status is Active.
  3. Make sure that your card is displayed in the list of linked cards (with a green checkmark).
  4. Make a test purchase (for example, pay for coffee or goods in a partner store) and check the accrual of points in 1–3 days.

If the points have not been received:

  • 🔍 Check that the store participates in the app (the list of partners is in the application).
  • 🔍 Make sure that the payment was made using the linked card (not through Apple Pay or Google Pay, if they are not linked to SberSpasibo).
  • 🔍 Wait for the transaction to be processed (sometimes it takes up to 5 business days).
⚠️ Attention: Points are not awarded for transfers between accounts, paying utility bills, purchasing currency, replenishing electronic wallets and some other operations. For a complete list of exceptions, see the app rules.

5. How to use SberSpasibo points: exchange for discounts and goods

Accumulated points can be spent in several ways:

  • 🛒 Payment shopping: in partner stores (for example, Pyaterochka, Perekrestok, Auchan) you can partially or fully pay for goods with points directly at the checkout.
  • 🎁 Gifts and certificates: in the catalog SberSpasibo discounts are available on equipment, travel, entertainment.
  • ✈️ Air tickets: you can pay with points up to 50% the cost of tickets Aeroflot and other airlines.
  • 💳 Loan repayment: some credit cards allow you to write off points to pay off debt.

To exchange points:

  1. Open the section SberThanks in the application.
  2. Select Catalogue or Exchange points.
  3. Find the product/service you are interested in and click Pay with points.
  4. Confirm the debit (sometimes an SMS code is required).

The exchange rate depends on the partner. For example, 1 point you can get 1 ruble discounts in supermarkets, but you will need more points for air tickets. See the catalog for current odds.

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SberSpasibo points do not expire if you actively use the card (at least 1 purchase in 6 months). If the account is blocked or the card is not used for a long time, bonuses may be canceled.

6. Common problems and how to solve them

Sometimes users encounter difficulties when connecting or using "SberThanks"**. Considerable situations:

🔴 Problem: The "Connect app" button is inactive

Causes and solutions:

  • 📵 No suitable card: check the list of supported cards above or apply for a new one.
  • 📱 Outdated version of the application: update SberBank Online via Google Play.
  • 🔒 Security blocking: call support at number 900 and specify the reason.

🔴 Problem: Points are not awarded for purchases

What to do:

  • ⏳ Waiting for processing: sometimes it takes up to 5 to accrue days.
  • 🛍️ The store is not a partner: check the list of participants in the application.
  • 💳 Payment through third-party services: if you paid through Google Pay or Samsung Pay, link these services to “SberSpasibo” in the settings.

🔴 Problem: I can’t exchange points

Possible reasons:

  • 📉 Not enough points: check the balance in the section SberSpasibo.
  • 🛑 Partner restrictions: some products are not available for payment with points.
  • 🔄 Technical work: try later or contact support.
What to do if you have lost access to the application?

If you have lost your phone or cannot log into SberBank Online, restore access through another device or at a bank branch. “SberThanks” points will be saved, since they are linked to your account and not to your phone.

7. Tips for maximizing bonuses

To get more points, follow these recommendations:

  • 🛒 Buy from partners: in stores Pyaterochka, Auchan, Dixie and other cashback is higher (up to 10%).
  • 📅 Participate in promotions: watch for push notifications in the application - there are often increased bonuses for certain categories (for example, +5% for pharmacies).
  • 💳 Use one card: if you have several cards, choose one for everyday purchases and link it to SberSpasibo.
  • 🎁 Invite friends: for each invited friend who connects the app using your link, you get 500 points.

Also pay attention to seasonal promotions:

  • 🎄 New Year: increased cashback in supermarkets and on gifts.
  • 🎒 September 1: bonuses for purchases of stationery and equipment.
  • 🏖️ Summer: cashback on travel and air tickets.

Important: SberSpasibo points can be combined with other discounts and promotional codes in partner stores. For example, if Pyaterochka there is a promotion for meat, and you have -20% for meat, do you have 5% cashback, you will receive both discounts.

FAQ: Answers to frequently asked questions

Is it possible to connect SberSpasibo to someone else's card?

No, only the card owner can connect the app. This is required. authorization in your personal account SberBank Online, which is linked to the account owner’s phone number. If you want to accumulate points on someone else’s card, ask the owner to connect the app and add you as an additional user (if such an option is available for his card type).

Do SberThanks points expire if do not use the card?

Points do not expire if you make at least one purchase every six months on the linked card. If the card is not used for more than 6 months, the bonuses may be canceled if the card account is closed or blocked. To avoid this, it is enough to pay for something small (for example, coffee or travel) once every few months. data-i="267">one purchase every six months

Is it possible to transfer SberSpasibo points to another card or person?

No, transferring points between users or cards is not possible. However, you can:

  • Exchange points for gift certificates and transfer them to another person.
  • Pay points for a joint purchase (for example, in a supermarket).
  • Use points to pay for air tickets or book hotels for another person.
How to learn how many points you have accumulated?

You can view your points balance:

  1. In the application SberBank Online: section Bonuses → SberThanks.
  2. In SMS notifications: after each purchase with cashback you receive a message about accrual.
  3. On the website SberBank in your personal account.

Also in the application there is a history of accruals, where you can see for what purchases and how many points were received.

You can Is it possible to connect SberThanks via SberBank Online on an iPhone?

Yes, the connection process is identical to the instructions for iOS identical to instructions for Android. The only difference is that the application may look a little different (for example, the location of the buttons), but the functionality is the same. Update SberBank Online to the latest. version in App Store and follow the same steps.