Travel & rewards

Travel Rewards Programs & Smarter Travel

Learn how travel rewards programs work, how hotel points differ from airline miles, and how to compare travel offers before you apply or book.

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Travel rewards basics

How travel rewards programs work

Travel rewards programs generally fall into two main groups: hotel loyalty programs that award points for stays and related spending, and airline programs that award miles or points for flights and eligible purchases. The value you receive depends on how you earn, redeem and use those rewards.

When comparing the best travel rewards programs for your own needs, look at where you actually travel, how often you stay with a hotel brand or fly an airline, whether rewards expire, and how easy they are to redeem. Hilton Honors and Delta SkyMiles are two examples of programs that can be useful when they match your normal travel habits.

HILTON HONORS • HOTEL REWARDS

Earn rewards on Hilton stays

🎁 Welcome Bonus Available
New cardmembers may be eligible to earn Hilton Honors bonus points after meeting the current spending requirement.

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DELTA SKYMILES • AIRLINE REWARDS

Earn miles for your next trip

✈️ Bonus SkyMiles Available
New cardmembers may be eligible to earn bonus SkyMiles after meeting the current spending requirement.

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SAILY eSIM • INTERNATIONAL MOBILE DATA

Affordable mobile data for international travel

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