> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.nudj.cx/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Redeeming

> Spending points and using reward assets

Redemption is the point where a reward asset converts into something usable — a code, a physical item on its way, or an effect applied to your account.

## Buying assets with points

If your community has a shop (or reward section with spendable items), you buy assets with points:

1. Open the shop / rewards list from the navigation.
2. Tap a reward to see its details, cost, and availability.
3. For free-quantity rewards, pick how many you want.
4. Tap **Redeem** (or similar) to spend points. The asset lands in your wallet.

## Using an asset

Once an asset is in your wallet:

1. Open the wallet and find the asset.
2. Tap it to open its detail view with the code, voucher, or instructions.
3. Digital codes are revealed on-screen; barcodes are rendered as UPC-A if the reward supports it.
4. Mark it as used (some redemption types are auto-marked; others you check in manually).

## Redemption expiry

Some rewards are time-limited — after you're granted the asset you have a fixed window to redeem. A countdown timer shows on the asset. See [Redemption expiry](/user-guide/rewards/redemption-expiry).

## Winning a giveaway

If you won a giveaway entry, the entry moves from "Unchecked" to "Won" in the wallet. The claim flow depends on the prize type — a digital prize appears as an asset; a physical prize may require you to confirm delivery details.

## Filtering and sorting

The wallet and shop both support filtering and sorting — by type, status, date, or cost — useful when you've accumulated a lot of items.

## Free vs paid

* **Free rewards** are awarded automatically when conditions are met (challenge completion, achievement, etc.).
* **Paid rewards** require a points redemption to obtain.

## Scheduled reward ends

If a reward was scheduled (start / end dates) and its end passes, any pending purchases or unredeemed assets may be invalidated automatically. You'll see a "Missed Out" state on the card after the window closes.

## Related

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  <Card title="Types" icon="shapes" href="/user-guide/rewards/types">
    Assets vs entries.
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  <Card title="Wallet" icon="wallet" href="/user-guide/wallet">
    Where assets live.
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  <Card title="Redemption expiry" icon="clock" href="/user-guide/rewards/redemption-expiry">
    Timed redemptions.
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