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Rewards points are not user property and have no cash value

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Are rewards points the user's property?
SoFi establishes that rewards points are not the user's property and have no cash value.
Do rewards points have cash value?
SoFi establishes that rewards points are not the user's property and have no cash value.
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Denying property status and cash value means users have no ownership interest in accumulated points and cannot demand monetary compensation for them.

Recent Activity

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Medium Aug 5, 2026

The updated terms establish new conditions for SoFi's referral promotion that became effective on August 5, 2026. New account holders must now deposit $500 or more (rather than $50) within 21 days to qualify for the $50 Standard Bonus. For those subscribing to SoFi Plus, the terms now explicitly require that the $10/month payment be processed and validated by SoFi within the same 21-day window. Under the revised promotion period running through September 30, 2026, these higher activation thresholds apply to all new referrals.

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Medium Aug 1, 2026

The updated terms accelerate the referral promotion deadline to August 4, 2026, and impose tighter timing requirements on eligible recipients: accounts must open before the promotion ends, and deposits must settle within 21 days of both opening the link and registering or logging in as a SoFi user. This creates a more compressed eligibility window than the previous 21-day window measured from clicking the link alone. For SoFi Plus members, the updated terms now state that SoFi will automatically enable Overdraft Protection linking individual checking accounts to individual savings accounts (and joint accounts to joint accounts), allowing available savings to cover checking overdrafts without fees. You can disable Overdraft Protection at any time through the SoFi app or website, and funds applied to overdraft protection are limited to savings deposits not allocated to a Vault.

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Medium Jul 14, 2026

The updated terms establish a time-limited referral promotion running through September 30, 2026, with new eligibility criteria for referrers. To qualify for the higher $75 bonus, referrers must maintain either $100 in combined Invest assets or an eligible direct deposit at the time the referred recipient enrolls. Referrers who do not meet these criteria will receive a lower $50 bonus. The terms also restrict bonuses to new Self-Directed Account openings only, excluding Automated Invest and IRA accounts from referral rewards. Referrals must be completed within the promotion period or they become ineligible. You should verify your account meets the stated asset or direct deposit requirements if you intend to participate in the referral program before the September 30 deadline.

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Clause Stability Stable

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Changes
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Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 394 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The reader has no property rights in rewards points and cannot treat them as a cash equivalent or asset.

How other platforms handle this

Microsoft Copilot Medium

if the Rewards Program is cancelled or discontinued, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you by email and on the Rewards Dashboard and to provide you with at least 90 days to redeem your accrued Points

Cash App Medium

Local Cash is not property, has no cash value, is not redeemable for cash, gift certificates or gift cards, may not be earned on the purchase of gift certificates or gift cards, and is purely promotional.

Tinder Medium

The transfer of Virtual Items is prohibited, and you shall not sell, redeem, or otherwise transfer Virtual Items to any person or entity. Virtual Items may only be redeemed through our Services.

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Points aren't your property and have no cash value. You can't transfer or move points unless expressly provided for in this agreement. Additionally, points can't be transferred by operation of law, such as by inheritance, in bankruptcy or in connection with a divorce.

Excerpt from SoFi's Terms of Service

Applicable regulations

FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
SoFi Terms of Service
Entity
SoFi
Document last updated
March 14, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-024582
Document ID
CA-D-00105
Evidence Provenance
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Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 03:58 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Entity: SoFi
Document: SoFi Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-024582
Captured: 2026-07-09 03:58:33 UTC
SHA-256: ab5c11080bb78e87…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/sofi/sofi-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-024582/rewards-points-are-not-user-property-and-have-no-cash-value/
Accessed: Aug. 18, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does SoFi's Rewards points are not user property and have no cash value clause do?

Denying property status and cash value means users have no ownership interest in accumulated points and cannot demand monetary compensation for them.

How does this clause affect you?

The reader has no property rights in rewards points and cannot treat them as a cash equivalent or asset.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

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