Earn & Redeem Points Redeem Merlo Points for free coffee, food and more. Our Friend of Merlo customers can also look forward to a complimentary birthday coffee, which can be redeemed via the App instore. Each coffee purchased instore earns 1 point, and 10 points can be redeemed for 1 free hot beverage of any size. This can be redeemed as soon as it’s earned, or saved for a future date. Earn & Redeem Bean Dollars Bean Dollars are earned on all purchases of roasted coffee beans, instore or online