Which cards give the best redemption value?
30% Boarding Area
30% FrequentMiler
20% Running with Miles
20% Other
Several premium cards stand out for offering high redemption values per point.
Top cards by redemption value
- UBS Visa Infinite – Up to 1.8 cents per point when redeeming points for airfare booked through UBS Miles to Memories
- Chase Sapphire Reserve – 1.5 cents per point on travel booked through the Chase Ultimate Rewards portal Running with Miles Running with Miles Boarding Area
- Wells Fargo Visa Signature – 1.5 cents per point for flight bookings, rising to 1.75 cents per point after $50,000 spend FrequentMiler
These cards consistently provide the highest point‑to‑dollar conversion among the sources, making them the best choices for maximizing redemption value.
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