What Is Prizeout? How Meltek's Gift Card Rewards Work in 2026

Prizeout is the gift card and rewards redemption platform that powers Meltek's cash reward payouts. When you earn money through Meltek — from demand response events, referral bonuses, or other energy efficiency incentives — you redeem those earnings through Prizeout as gift cards for hundreds of major brands.

This guide explains what Prizeout is, how it works inside the Meltek platform, which gift cards are available, and how to get the most value from your rewards.

Prizeout is a B2B rewards technology platform that partners with companies like Meltek to power their gift card redemption programs. It is not a public-facing app you download separately — it is integrated directly into the Meltek rewards portal.

When Meltek pays out your demand response earnings or referral bonuses, those dollars sit in your Meltek rewards balance. When you choose to redeem, the Prizeout integration lets you convert that balance into a gift card of your choice, delivered digitally. Many Prizeout partners offer bonus value on redemptions — for example, a $10 Meltek balance might buy an $11 gift card at a participating brand. This is Prizeout's core value proposition: brands pay a small premium to acquire customers as gift card holders.

1. Earn rewards through Meltek
   Rewards accumulate in your Meltek account when you participate in demand response events or refer friends who enroll. Most participants earn $50–$175 per summer season from demand response alone, plus $10–$25 per qualifying referral.
2. Open your Meltek rewards portal
   Log in to your Meltek account at meltek.com and navigate to the Rewards section. Your current balance is shown here, including earned but not-yet-redeemed amounts.
3. Choose Redeem via Prizeout
   Select the amount you want to redeem and click through to the Prizeout gift card selector. You will see a grid of available brands with any current bonus value offers highlighted.
4. Select your gift card
   Browse or search 250+ brands. Filter by category (dining, retail, entertainment, travel). Select a brand and confirm your redemption amount. If a bonus is active (e.g., "Get $11 for every $10 redeemed"), it is automatically applied at checkout.
5. Receive your digital gift card instantly
   Most gift cards are delivered digitally within seconds via email or directly in the Meltek portal. You receive the gift card number and PIN to use immediately at checkout (in-store or online).

Prizeout offers gift cards across 250+ brands in every major category. The specific brands available and bonus values change, but the categories below are consistently represented:

Because Prizeout partners often offer bonus value on redemptions, you can consistently get more than face value from your Meltek earnings. Here's how:

1. Watch for bonus value offers: Some brands offer 10–20% bonus redemption value for limited windows. Redeeming $50 during a bonus period might yield a $55–$60 gift card. The bonuses reset periodically, so check before you redeem.
2. Choose brands you already use: Gift cards for your regular grocery store, gas brand, or food delivery service replace spending you were going to do anyway — making the effective cash value 100% of the reward, not a discount on something extra.
3. Redeem at higher amounts when bonuses stack: Some brands offer tiered bonuses (higher % at $50 vs $25 redemption). Accumulating to the threshold before redeeming can increase yield.
4. Refer friends: Each qualifying referral adds to your Meltek balance, increasing your Prizeout redemption pool. Share your referral link to boost earnings.