With Cleva Points, users can now earn redeemable rewards simply by getting paid.
Cleva, the fast-growing cross-border payment platform powering freelancers, remote workers, and online entrepreneurs, has just introduced a brand-new feature designed to reward users for doing what they already do — getting paid. It’s called Cleva Points, and it’s changing the way Nigerians think about receiving money in USD.
Cleva Points is a loyalty system that lets users earn points every time a USD deposit hits their Cleva account or when they convert their balance to naira via a local transfer. For every $10 in deposits or naira transfers, users earn 1 Cleva Point, and once they reach 100 points, they can redeem $1 directly into their Cleva USD balance.
“Cleva Points is our way of giving back to users who trust us with their income,” said a Cleva employee. “It’s simple — the more you earn, the more you get rewarded. And you don’t need to take any extra action. Just use Cleva like you always have.”
This launch comes at a time when more Nigerians than ever are earning in foreign currency — from freelance gigs on platforms like Upwork and Fiverr to full-time remote jobs with international companies.
But what does this look like in practice?
The Remote Worker
Take Tomi, for instance — a remote customer support specialist earning $1,500 every month from a U.S.-based company. For every $10 she receives in salary, she earns 1 point. That’s 150 points per month. Over 6 months, Tomi would have earned 900 Cleva Points, which she can redeem as $9 added to her Cleva balance, without lifting a finger.
She also transfers money to her Nigerian bank account to cover monthly expenses. On average, she converts $500 every month to naira and sends it to her naira bank account. That’s another 50 points every month, or 300 points in 6 months.
In total, Tomi earns 1,200 Cleva Points in 6 months — that’s $12 back in her pocket, just for using Cleva the way she always has.
The Upwork Freelancer
Then there’s Bayo, a freelance UI/UX designer who gets paid per project through Upwork. Some months he earns $800, other times up to $2,000. Let’s average his monthly earnings at $1,200.
Over 12 months, that’s $14,400 in total earnings. Based on Cleva’s rewards system, that’s 1,440 points, or $14.40, he can redeem directly into his balance.
If Bayo also uses Cleva to convert around $600 to naira each month to manage living costs, that’s another 720 points in a year, bringing his total to 2,160 points, which equals $21.60 in value.
It’s like getting paid a little bonus for simply doing what he’s already doing. And when it’s time to enjoy those rewards, the process is just as easy.
How to redeem your Cleva Points
Redeeming your Cleva Points is simple and seamless, just like everything else on the app.
Once you’ve accumulated enough points, all you need to do is:
- Open your Cleva app and tap the “Points” tab at the bottom of your screen.
- You’ll see your current points balance displayed at the top.
- Once you have enough points, the “Redeem” button will be active.
- Tap “Redeem” to instantly convert your points into USD and add it directly to your Cleva balance.
You can also track your lifetime points, unlock higher badges like Cleva Superstar and Cleva Legend, etc, and see how close you are to your next reward milestone.
That’s it!
Cleva says this feature is just the beginning of a broader mission to “build financial tools that reward your hustle.”
With Cleva Points, the platform is making cross-border banking feel less transactional and more empowering, turning everyday money moves into opportunities to earn even more.
The feature is now available to all users on the latest version of the Cleva app.
You can download the app HERE to start earning Cleva Points today and turn every deposit into more dollars for you.
