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What is Redemption Value?

Credit Card Glossary · Updated April 2026

The monetary worth you get per point or mile when redeeming rewards. Expressed in cents per point (cpp). For example, redeeming 50,000 points for a $750 flight equals 1.5 cpp. Transfer to airline partners often yields 1.5-3+ cpp, while cash back typically yields 1 cpp.

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What is Redemption Value?

The monetary worth you get per point or mile when redeeming rewards.

What does Redemption Value mean on a credit card?

The monetary worth you get per point or mile when redeeming rewards. Expressed in cents per point (cpp). For example, redeeming 50,000 points for a $750 flight equals 1.5 cpp. Transfer to airline partners often yields 1.5-3+ cpp, while cash back typically yields 1 cpp.

What terms are related to Redemption Value?

Closely related concepts include CPP (Cents Per Point), Transfer Partners. Each of these helps clarify different aspects of the same topic.

Where does Redemption Value apply?

Redemption Value is a rewards concept. It typically appears in the context of earning and redeeming rewards.

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