Valuations
Points and miles valuations, transfer partner analysis, and redemption guides.
13 guides
Valuations
What Happens to Your Points When You Close a Credit Card
Bank points can go when the card closes; airline, hotel, Aeroplan and Scene+ points stay. What to move first, and why a downgrade is often better.
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Chase to Hyatt Is Now 4:3 From the Sapphire Preferred
Since 1 Oct 2026, Sapphire Preferred and Ink Preferred points move to Hyatt at 4:3; the Reserve keeps 1:1. The math, and what to do with your points.
Valuations · US
Southwest Rapid Rewards & the Companion Pass: The Complete Guide
How the Southwest Companion Pass works, exactly how many points you need, and the timing trick that can stretch a one-year pass into nearly two.
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Chase Ultimate Rewards vs. Amex Membership Rewards vs. Aeroplan: Which Points Currency Is Actually Worth More?
A cents-per-point comparison of the three biggest transferable currencies in the hobby, and a framework for deciding which one to prioritize earning.
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Marriott Bonvoy vs. Hilton Honors vs. World of Hyatt: Which Hotel Points Are Worth More?
Adjusted for how generously each program actually issues points, the value per point across Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt looks very different than the balances suggest.
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Points and Miles Expiration Rules by Program: The 2026 Guide
Bank points and airline/hotel points play by different rules. How to tell which of your balances are actually at risk, and the small habit that keeps any of them alive indefinitely.
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Credit Card Points Valuations: What Your Points Are Worth in 2026
A comprehensive guide to valuing Chase UR, Amex MR, Citi TYP, and Capital One miles. Learn the cents-per-point framework and the best and worst ways to redeem your rewards.
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Transfer Partner Guide: Where to Send Your Points in 2026
A complete map of Chase UR, Amex MR, and Citi TYP transfer partners -- which ones deliver the best value, when to transfer vs. cash out, and how to build a multi-currency portfolio.
Valuations · Canada
Aeroplan vs Avion vs Scene+: Comparing Canada's Loyalty Programs
A detailed comparison of Canada's three biggest loyalty programs -- Aeroplan, Avion, and Scene+ -- covering earning rates, redemption values, and the best cards for each.
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How to Value Your Credit Card Points in 2026
Learn what your points are really worth. A complete guide to valuing MR, UR, TYP, and Capital One miles with the best transfer partners and redemption strategies.
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The Complete Guide to Amex Membership Rewards (MR) Points
How to earn, value, and redeem Amex MR points for maximum value -- including the best transfer partners and sweet spot redemptions.
Valuations · US
Chase Ultimate Rewards (UR) Points: Everything You Need to Know
The complete guide to earning, valuing, and redeeming Chase UR points -- from the Chase trifecta to the best transfer partners and the 5/24 rule.
Valuations · Canada
Aeroplan Points: The Canadian Churner's Secret Weapon
How to earn and redeem Aeroplan points for maximum value -- from the best Canadian credit cards to Star Alliance sweet spots in first and business class.