NerdWallet’s travel team evaluated six credit card points programs across several categories to come up with this year’s winner.

Best Western Rewards is the loyalty program of worldwide hotel group Best Western Hotels and Resorts. With 4,300 hotels, members can enjoy free nights in more than 100 countries. Free nights begin at ...

ProsNo blackout dates on award flightsEasy to earn Silver and Gold statusTwo worthwhile co-branded credit cardsMany different ...

Carnival is shaking up its loyalty perks with Carnival Reward, launching in June 2026. Instead of just counting cruise nights, you’ll now earn points and stars based on how much you spend on fares, ...

Bilt is beefing up its hotel transfer lineup again. Starting in April, Bilt members will be able to transfer points to Wyndham Rewards, giving the program its sixth hotel transfer partner and adding ...