Originally Posted by
guv1976
If the posting of purchased points is almost immediate, couldn't the OP making a shopping portal purchase now, and wait until, say, mid-June to see if the shopping portal points have posted? Points could be purchased then -- if necessary.
That could also be an option - purchase points last minute!
Another method I heard is to join RPA (Rail Passengers Association) and earn those points. That should be quick enough as well.