Ajeeb Rewards
Gulf International Bank
VS
ICSAB+
Saudi Alawwal Bank
Ajeeb Rewards vs ICSAB+: which loyalty program wins?
We score Ajeeb Rewards and ICSAB+ on the same five factors — earning rate, redemption value, partner network, ease of use, and point expiry — to help you choose the right program for how you actually spend.
Verdict
Ajeeb Rewards is best for Cashback-focused users who value long point validity, while ICSAB+ is best for Households paying SADAD and government bills.
Skip Ajeeb Rewards if Anyone seeking premium-cabin airline redemptions or multi-airline transfers, and skip ICSAB+ if Heavy spenders on groceries, fuel, and restaurants.
Overall rating
| Ajeeb Rewards | ICSAB+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 |
| Earning | 3.0 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Redemption | 3.0 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 |
| Network | 3.0 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Ease of use | 4.0 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Expiry | 4.0 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 |
Earning structure
| Ajeeb Rewards | Members earn ajeeb points on every purchase made with meem Visa credit cards (Platinum, Signature, Infinite). Enrollment is automatic on card activation - no separate registration required. Points post in real-time at point of sale. Selected purchases (notably grocery transactions) earn instant cashback up to 3%. Family members can be added via supplementary cards and earn points to the same account. Points-per-SAR rates vary by card tier. | |
|---|---|---|
| ICSAB+ | Members earn ICSAB+ points across a wide range of activities: credit card spend (7.5–12.5 points per 100 SAR domestic, 10–15 points international, depending on card type), Mada debit card spend (0.5 points domestic, 1 point international per 100 SAR), digital banking registration and activity (10–40 points), paperless statement enrollment (10–20 points), ITM and e-Desk services (10 points each), AQSAT installment plans (10–30 points), IPO enrollment (20–40 points), and personal/home finance applications (100–200 points). Digital payment behavior boosts earnings: contactless +5%, digital wallet +10%, online purchases +15%, recurring digital payments +20%. |
Redemption structure
| Ajeeb Rewards | Points redeem via the ajeeb rewards portal (rewards.meem.com) or the meem app. Options include: direct travel booking - flights, hotels, and car rentals at home or abroad - with email confirmation within 60 minutes; retail vouchers from 170+ merchants across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the UAE; merchandise; and transfer to Alfursan miles at 5,000 ajeeb points = 578 Alfursan miles, with miles credited to the Alfursan account within 10 business days. Instant cashback applies at participating grocery merchants at point of sale. | |
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| ICSAB+ | Points redeem through six channels via SAB Mobile or SAB Online: Instant ICSAB+ Cash (1,000 points = 70 SAR, deposited to account or credit card instantly via app or within 3 working days, 200 SAR minimum), Pay with ICSAB+ for SADAD and government payments directly through SAB, E-vouchers at 150+ merchants (1,000 points = 100 SAR — the highest-value path), Online Travel (flights, hotels, car rentals booked directly through the ICSAB+ portal, 1,000-point minimum), Charitable donations to Ehsan or Joodeskan (500 points = 50 SAR, no upper limit), and Points Exchange transfers to airline, hotel, and telecom partner programs. Travel redemptions cannot be cancelled or refunded once confirmed. Most other redemptions are also non-refundable. Redemption requires accepting program T&Cs on first use |
Partner network · Tiers & status · Point expiry policy
| Ajeeb Rewards | ICSAB+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of partners | 0 | 0 |
| Partners | — | — |
| Number of tiers | 0 | 0 |
| Top tier | — | — |
| First-tier qualification | — | — |
| Point expiry | 36 months | 12 months |