# Advanced settings

The advanced settings provide merchants with enhanced control over their loyalty programs, enabling more tailored and efficient reward management, improving customer retention, and protecting against misuse.

Explore what you can set up for your loyalty programs:

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[Point Expiration](/reward-programs/advanced-settings/point-expiration.md)
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[Refund points](/reward-programs/advanced-settings/refund-points.md)
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[Pending Points](/reward-programs/advanced-settings/pending-points.md)
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[Discount Combination](/reward-programs/advanced-settings/discount-combination.md)
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[Channels for reward programs](/reward-programs/advanced-settings/channels-for-reward-programs.md)
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