Join the Challenge

Earning BetterPoints is easy!

Download the BetterPoints app from the App Store or Google Play.

📲 Using your smartphone you can earn BetterPoints and other rewards for taking the bus, walking, wheeling, running, cycling,visiting a local leisure centre and attending a variety of health and wellbeing events across Buckinghamshire.

🛍 BetterPoints can be turned into vouchers and spent on the high street, online, or donated to local good causes or national charities - the choice is yours.

🎁 In addition, there will be some fantastic prizes sponsored by local retailers and businesses throughout the challenge.

Watch a short video here or follow these instructions to get you started:

1. Download the BetterPoints app from the App Store or the Google Play Store.

2. Register & switch your tracking on.

3. Pop your phone in your pocket.

4. Start earning BetterPoints and BetterTickets!

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How can we help you to stay motivated?

With BetterPoints you can see your points accumulate in the app. We will also share news of what is going on in your area to help you to stay active. We've got regular prize draws, plus we'll have campaigns, competitions and giveaways throughout the .

How much information do I need to share to sign up?

When you first register to use the BetterPoints app, it will ask you to provide personal details to get you started. This includes your name, email address, year of birth, location, and postcode. We also ask you to create a secure password for accessing the BetterPoints app and protecting your account. You will be asked to turn on auto-tracking: all GPS data is anonymised, aggregated and only used for reporting so that Buckinghamshire Council can improve travel planning and health services for everyone. By sharing GPS tracked journeys you are helping to make Buckinghamshire greener, cleaner, safer and more liveable for everyone. To find out more about what we do with your information please see our Privacy Policy

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