With the popularity of online ticketing, more and more people choose to buy train tickets through the 12306 platform. In order to encourage passengers to use this platform, 12306 has introduced a points system. This article will detail how to use the 12306 points so that readers can take full advantage of the benefits that come with this system.
1. Understand the points system.
First of all, passengers need to understand the 12306 points system. Points are earned by purchasing train tickets, and you can get 5 points for every 1 yuan spent. These points can be used to offset part of the price of your next ticket purchase. In addition, the points are valid for 12 consecutive months from the date of entering the account, and can be redeemed within the validity period, and the points that are not redeemed will be automatically forfeited after the expiration date.
2. Register as a member and activate the points function.
To use 12306 points, passengers first need to register as a 12306 member. The registration process is relatively simple, just provide the necessary personal information and pass the verification. Once registered, passengers will need to activate the points feature in order to start accumulating points.
3. Purchase tickets and accumulate points.
Once you become a member and activate the points feature, you can earn points by purchasing train tickets. It should be noted that tickets for designated railway trains such as international trains and trains with non-holding companies are temporarily not eligible for the accumulation of travel points. In addition, substitute tickets, train compensation, arrival compensation, and non-real-name tickets are not eligible for point accumulation. Points can only be earned if you purchase a qualified train ticket.
4. Inquire about the number of trains.
Once a passenger has accumulated a certain number of points, they can start using them to redeem tickets. First of all, passengers need to check the number of trains that can be redeemed. This can be done via 12306** or the mobile client. On the query page, passengers can select information such as origin, destination, and travel date, and then click the "Check Train" button. The system will display information about all eligible trains, including train number, departure time, arrival time, availability, and points required to redeem them.
5. Select the transferee and redeem the ticket.
After checking the number of trains, passengers need to select a transferee and redeem the ticket. The transferee is the actual passenger, who can be the passenger himself or someone else. Each member can set up a maximum of 8 assignees (excluding the members themselves), and the transferees need to pass the identity verification before they can take effect. When selecting a transferee, the passenger will need to enter information such as the transferee's name and ID number, and verify it. After successful verification, passengers can select the train and seat they want to redeem and use their points to pay. It should be noted that tickets for point redemption need to be redeemed more than 1 day in advance, and the number of tickets is limited, first-come, first-served. Not all trains can support free ticket purchase with points, only when querying train information, the train that displays the word "redeem" can be paid with points.
VI. Ticket Collection and Refund Rules.
Tickets redeemed with points can be picked up at train station windows, self-service ticket machines, or sales outlets, just like regular tickets. Information such as a valid ID and order number will be required to be presented at the time of ticket collection. If you need to refund or change your ticket, you can also do it at the station window or 12306**. It should be noted that when changing a ticket, you can only change the date, train number, seat and other information, and cannot change the departure and arrival stations. In the event of a refund, a handling fee will be charged.
7. Precautions.
When using 12306 points, you need to pay attention to the following points: first, ensure the security of personal information and account to avoid leakage and theft;Secondly, check and understand the latest points policies and regulations in a timely manner in order to make full use of the pointsFinally, comply with the rules for ticket purchase and boarding to avoid irregularities that may result in points being deducted or invalidated.