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Loyalty programs at a glance

Compare different program structures without pretending that bank points, airline status points and hotel credits are the same thing.

U.S. programs · USD examplesSources & verificationVerified 2026-09-13
ProgramTypeHow it earnsQualification / statusPartner relationship
American Express Membership RewardsCredit card programsCard-specific eligible purchasesNot a status currencySelected partners; ratio depends on source product
Chase Ultimate RewardsCredit card programsCard-specific eligible purchasesNot a status currencySelected partners; ratio depends on source product
Capital One MilesCredit card programsCard-specific eligible purchasesNot a status currencySelected partners; ratio depends on source product
Marriott BonvoyHotel programsQualifying stays and eligible partner activitySee qualification plannerDo not assume reciprocal transfers
Hilton HonorsHotel programsQualifying stays and eligible partner activitySee qualification plannerDo not assume reciprocal transfers
World of HyattHotel programsQualifying stays and eligible partner activitySee qualification plannerDo not assume reciprocal transfers
Delta SkyMilesAirline programsEligible flight/card/partner activity; verify account rulesSee qualification plannerDo not assume reciprocal transfers
Atmos Rewards: Alaska and HawaiianAirline programsEligible flight/card/partner activity; verify account rulesSee qualification plannerDo not assume reciprocal transfers
United MileagePlusAirline programsEligible flight/card/partner activity; verify account rulesManual current-target plannerDo not assume reciprocal transfers

Reviewed 2026-09-13. Open each guide for the relevant official sources and conditions.