Not exact matches
These
low category hotels are not usually expensive, so even if it is good
value to use your
points, it might worth it to save them for a luxury
redemption.
A
low -
value redemption, like redeeming for cash, will give you 1 cent per
point.
Other credit cards offer zero blackout dates for travel
redemption, but again, the
value you receive for your miles or
points could be
lower.
Even a relatively
low value flight award is still more valuable than
redemptions for hotels, cruises or rental cards which are only worth one cent per
point.
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However, a
redemption rate of 1 cent per
point is as high as it gets, with many merchants offering an even
lower value.
Given that this is the same
value as a cash back
redemption, it makes little sense to choose this option when you can just take the cash back and buy the item from the retailer in cash, unless you take advantage of a special promotion in which the
points required for gift cards is
lower.
The
value differs depending on your
redemption, but it is typically
lower than other
points and starts at around $ 0.005 each.
It is possible to find higher
redemption rates for your
points, but in some cases (especially with
lower cost flights or hotel nights), the 1.5 cents per
point value can be better than redeeming for an award directly through the airline or hotel programs.
Even a relatively
low value flight award is still more valuable than
redemptions for hotels, cruises or rental cards which are only worth one cent per
point.
However, a
redemption rate of 1 cent per
point is as high as it gets, with many merchants offering an even
lower value.
These
low category hotels are not usually expensive, so even if it is good
value to use your
points, it might worth it to save them for a luxury
redemption.
Because TrueBlue
point redemptions can have
values as
low as 1 cent per
point (or
lower), in some cases it will be a better
value to book JetBlue Mint through one of your bank
points accounts.
The
value of
redemptions is on the
low side, so it's not the best use of Membership Rewards
points.
One of Capital Ones biggest selling
points is that its rewards are
low - stress, and that also comes into play in terms of the
value of your
redemption.
Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Premier Credit Card Among airline - branded cards, Southwest's rises to the top when it comes to
point value thanks to the carrier's
low redemption requirements for award seats.
Sometimes these bargains and flash fares are so
low they can «ruin» the
redemption value for
points.
Although the
redemption values are
low, it is possible to redeem
points for gift cards to retailers like Starbucks, Toys R Us and Bath & Body Works.
The per -
point monetary
value on all SPG Moments packages tend to be a bit
lower than Starwood hotel
redemptions, but some of the available events sound so fun and unique that you might still want to consider spending some of your Starpoints on them.
Hi Drew, from my understanding the standard bedrooms recommended capacity is 2 people, and amtrak only allows
points redemptions up to the recommended capacity, and you either had to pay the
lowest ticket price or the
points value of the third person.
A
low -
value redemption, like redeeming for cash, will give you 1 cent per
point.
Tip # 3: If you want to book a Regency / Grand room or Suite, the
point value will usually be much
lower than a normal
redemption.
Keep in mind that since the
lowest Saver and promotional fares are excluded from
point redemptions, you actually might not be getting quite that good of
value on a train where these
low fares are still available.
Personally, I can't imagine this type of
redemption being worthwhile, as I think the cents per
point value will likely be very
low.
On the other hand, if you're diligently keeping your flexible balances as
low as possible, and especially if you're planning trips involving high -
value Hyatt
redemptions (or if you have a Southwest companion pass), you may well find that buying up the Avios you need to complete a
redemption makes sense compared to transferring the
points in from Chase Ultimate Rewards.
It's these two cases where cash - back cards make sense to at least have as an option --(1) for people who don't have large everyday bonus category spend to achieve the
redemption threshold for airline miles and (2) for people with large mileage balances where the marginal
value of another
point in that program is
low.
Pro tip: Use hotel
points for
lower - tier hotel
redemptions in developing countries and other sweet spots, and free night certificates at the most expensive hotels worldwide to maximize your
value.
If you want to redeem Capital One miles for gift cards, which are available for some travel brands, such as Ritz Carlton, you'll find much better
redemptions than most loyalty programs, with gift cards and certificates starting as
low as $ 10, always at a consistent 1 - cent - per -
point value across all brands.
A quick review of several
redemptions did not show a great
value in purchasing the
points upfront for a future use, It may be useful if you find a hotel for
lower points in a prime location.
(Similarly, the Ultimate Rewards ®
points you earn with a Sapphire card can be redeemed for cash back, but this method of
redemption is considered to give you the
lowest per -
point value.)
For most programs, cash back
redemption will provide the
lowest per -
point value, while redeeming for travel or transferring
points to an airline or hotel partner can provide great per -
point value.
While this card will never offer the outsized
value possible with transferable currencies, it is useful for
redemptions when the cents per
point value of other cards would be relatively
low.
The poor
redemption values and
low reward rate compared to other programs make it unattractive to earn
points with stays and I wouldn't direct my travel spend to Hilton for the rewards program alone — just stay whenever a Hilton property is the best fit for your travel needs.
The Membership Rewards program really falls short on its cash back
redemption option — you get a very
low value of 0.6 cent per
point when you redeem
points for statement credits.
So, unless you pair these cards with a premium card, your
point value is
low — only 1 cent per
point for most
redemption options, including travel.
These is a high rewards rate, even taking into consideration the
lower redemption value of Club Carlson rewards
points.
Our take: Unless you're already collecting Expedia +
points, the Expedia + Card from Citi's
lower earn rate and restrictive
redemption program mean you can likely get more
value from other travel rewards cards, especially if you have excellent credit.
Rates are fairly
low sometimes, so be sure to check them before redeeming
points to ensure you're getting maximum
value out of your
redemption.
Since the fixed
redemption rates are set by each hotel, this property is fixing the
value of each
point at a much
lower level when the revenue rates are higher.
However, depending on the
redemption, that
value can rise to as high as 3.40 cents per
point to as
low as 0.29 cents per
point.
While some people might not like the fact that
low level Wyndham properties require the same number of
points as top - tier resorts, it actually makes sense: Top - tier hotels generally offer the best
redemption value anyway, while
low - level hotels tend to have cheap paid rates and are thus better suited for Arrival Mile
redemptions.
Because of the card's
lower redemption value, cardholders will need considerably more
points to earn a free flight.
So at 88000 * 1.5 = 132,000 hhonors
points for $ 424.80 that is 0.322 cents /
point, which I view as favorable since I am selective about my hhonors
redemptions and always get at least 0.5 cents /
point in
value, often more (usually with C&P
redemptions or 5th - night - free international
redemptions at
low - tier properties).
Low redemption values — The Nerds
value an HHonors
point at 0.5 cents, a fraction of what
points on some cards are worth.