For those who like to open their presents early, PlasticIQ answers the question “So how much are my Marriott Rewards Points really worth?” with a resounding “$0.0088 per point”. But don’t you want to keep reading to get a glimpse of PlasticIQ’s dazzling logic which enabled us to make this estimate? Of course you do…
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There are three levels of Amex Rewards—Membership Rewards Express, Membership Rewards (which is what this article is focused on), and Membership Rewards First. We have blogged separately about the Express program in our post What is the value of American Express Membership Rewards Express Program Points?
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According to the Best Western website, there are more than 4,000 Best Western hotels in over 80 countries. It would be cool to try and visit each hotel, that would be a claim to fame!
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The Starwood brand encompasses the following 9 brands: Sheraton, Four Points, the W, Aloft, The Luxury Collection, Le Meridien, Westin Hotels, Element, and St. Regis.
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There are actually 2 tiers of the American Express Membership Rewards Program—the MR tier (this is the “full” program) and the Express Tier (which is identical to the MR tier except that you can’t transfer points to other frequent flyer/hotel programs). The Express Rewards program typically applies to AMEX cards that don’t charge annual fees, such as Blue From American Express. Since the Express Program offers fewer redemption options than the full MR tier, it’s possible (and it turns out to be true!) that the value of the points earned in the Express program could be worth less than the same number of points earned through the MR program.
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What is the value of Citi’s Thankyou Points Rewards Program
The Thankyou points network is Citibank’s primary rewards vehicle for its credit card portfolio (and points can also be earned just by opening accounts with Citi).
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For those of you who like to get to the answer fast, PlasticIQ estimates the value of Hilton points to be worth around $0.0043 per point. This is a complex question to tackle (and like many rewards calculations, at times subjective), but here’s PlasticIQ’s take. The first thing to note is that the value of Hilton rewards actually varies depending on several factors, primarily:
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