Redeem point rewards via API?

[Arjun Nandkishore]

Is there a built-in way to redeem point rewards via the API? (Or direct the user to a page where they can select the reward and then be automatically redirected back?)

[Lawren Hanson]

Hi Arjun,

Sorry to say but we don't currently support a redirect from our rewards page.  I don't believe we are going to support either unless there is large demand for that ability.  There is a endpoint /api/prizes that we do not document. If you like, you can inspect the request on https://www.delivery.com/delivery-points and see how we handle it to get around the need to redirect back to your app or site.  If you have anymore questions let me know.

[Arjun Nandkishore]

Thanks - will investigate that endpoint and get back to you if I have any questions!

One broad question regarding the points: I see that in the payment types at checkout, there is a credit_balance field. Am I correct in assuming that the flow for redeeming points is then as described below?

1) via the /api/prizes endpoint, turn the points into a credit balance

2) receive some kind of id for this balance[?]

3) pass this id and the value of the balance as part of the payments array at checkout under the credit_balance field

[Lawren Hanson]

You will receive a gift card code that is redeemable during checkout (similar to how one redeems a promo code).  Once the person redeems the code, it is added to the list of available payment option and the person as a choice to apply it to their current checkout or not.  If s/he decides not to then it will remain in their account until they do so.