# Smiles loyalty program updates and promotions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/smiles-loyalty-program-updates-and-promotions
> Updated: 2026-08-23T13:41:25.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

The Smiles loyalty program has undergone recent updates regarding credit card benefits and new promotional partnerships.

Effective September 1, 2026, Smiles is implementing changes to its Gol Smiles credit card categories, including International, Gold, Platinum, and Infinite tiers. These modifications involve the removal of extra miles for purchases made directly on the airline’s website and adjustments to lounge access and boarding priority. For instance, Platinum cardholders will be limited to two VIP lounge visits per year, while Gold cardholders will lose preferential boarding privileges.

In addition to these structural changes, Smiles has launched promotional campaigns to drive engagement. Banco do Brasil is offering up to 20,000 bonus miles for new cardholders meeting specific spending requirements. Furthermore, a partnership with Nomad allows users to accumulate up to 48,000 miles by opening an international account and performing currency conversions through the Nomad app by September 30, 2026.

## Claims

- Nomad has launched a partnership campaign with Smiles. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Participants must use the coupon code BLACK48 to qualify. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The international account must be opened by September 30, 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- A minimum conversion of R$ 500 is required. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- General eligible customers receive 16 Smiles miles per USD or EUR converted, capped at 32,000 miles. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Smiles Club subscribers or Diamond/Magno category members can receive 24 Smiles miles per USD or EUR converted, capped at 48,000 miles. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-23: Nomad and Smiles launch mileage promotion for international accounts

Nomad and Smiles have launched a partnership allowing customers to earn up to 48,000 miles by opening an international account and converting at least R$ 500 using the coupon code BLACK48.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nomad-and-smiles-launch-mileage-promotion-for-international-accounts

### 2026-08-10: Smiles announces changes to Gol Smiles credit card benefits

Smiles will update Gol Smiles credit card benefits in September 2026, reducing extra miles and lounge access for some tiers. Meanwhile, Banco do Brasil is offering up to 20,000 bonus miles for new cardholders.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/smiles-announces-changes-to-gol-smiles-credit-card-benefits

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