How to earn SAS EuroBonus points: every method that works

Most people earn EuroBonus points by accident and wonder why their balance grows so slowly. The trick is not one magic method. It is stacking a few reliable sources so points come in from several directions at once.

Here is the full list, roughly ordered by how much they tend to matter for a normal traveler.

Flights

The obvious one. You earn Bonus points when you fly SAS or a SkyTeam partner, and the amount depends on the fare type you bought and your status tier. Cheap fares earn less than flexible ones. If you have Silver, Gold or Diamond status you also get an earning bonus on top: 25 percent for Silver, 50 percent for Gold, 75 percent for Diamond.

For most people flights are not where the bulk of points come from, which surprises beginners. Unless you fly a lot for work, the ground game matters more.

A co-branded credit card

This is the quiet workhorse. A EuroBonus credit card earns points on everyday spending you would do anyway: groceries, fuel, the weekly shop. Over a year that adds up to far more than a couple of holiday flights.

Card availability differs by country. American Express cards are offered in Norway and Sweden but not Denmark, while Mastercard versions are available in Norway, Sweden and Denmark. There is also a newer EuroBonus business card aimed at the Scandinavian market with a high earn rate on company spending. Terms and fees change, so check the current offer before applying.

A common move is to put every possible payment on the card, pay it off in full each month, and treat the points as a rebate on spending you could not avoid.

Hotels

Staying with Scandic or Strawberry hotels earns EuroBonus points, and hotel stays can earn both Bonus points and Level points, which means they help your status too. If you travel for work and stay in the same chains, link your account and let it run.

The EuroBonus online shopping portal

Before you buy something online, check whether the retailer is in the EuroBonus shopping portal. If it is, clicking through from the portal first earns extra points on the same purchase at no extra cost. In Norway, Trumf plays a similar role and converts into EuroBonus points.

It feels like a small thing on a single purchase. Across a year of normal online shopping it is not.

Dining and other partners

Restaurant programs, car rental and various retail partners all add points. Individually minor, but they cost nothing to switch on and they keep your account active, which matters for keeping points alive.

Buying or topping up points

SAS sometimes lets you buy points or top up a balance to reach a specific award. This only makes sense when the points cost less than the cash price of the exact flight you want, and never as a general way to stockpile. Treat it as a tool for closing a small gap, not a strategy.

The honest summary

If you want more points without overthinking it: get a card, route online shopping through the portal, stay loyal to one hotel chain, and let flights be the bonus on top rather than the whole plan.

Earning is only half the game though. Points are worthless if you cannot find award seats to spend them on, which is the part most people struggle with. When you are ready, Bonussøk shows you which SAS dates and routes actually have award availability right now.