ICSAB+ vs Shukran: which loyalty program wins?

We score ICSAB+ and Shukran 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

ICSAB+ is best for Households paying SADAD and government bills, while Shukran is best for Mall shoppers.

Skip ICSAB+ if Heavy spenders on groceries, fuel, and restaurants, and skip Shukran if Shoppers outside Landmark brands.

Overall rating

	ICSAB+	Shukran
Overall rating	3.6 / 5	3.5 / 5
Earning	4.0 / 5	2.0 / 5
Redemption	3.0 / 5	4.0 / 5
Network	4.0 / 5	4.0 / 5
Ease of use	4.0 / 5	4.0 / 5
Expiry	3.0 / 5	4.0 / 5

Earning structure

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%.
Shukran	Members earn Shukrans on every purchase at Landmark Group brands and partners across the GCC, Jordan, and Egypt. The earn rate is tier-based: Classic members earn 17 Shukrans per 100 SAR, Silver 18, Gold 19, and Platinum 21 - equivalent to roughly 0.85% to 1.05% back.

Redemption structure

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
Shukran	Shukrans redeem at a fixed rate of 200 Shukrans = 10 SAR (1 Shukran = 0.05 SAR) at any participating Landmark Group brand or partner outlet across the GCC, Jordan, and Egypt - both in-store and online. Minimum redemption threshold is 200 Shukrans.

Partner network · Tiers & status · Point expiry policy

	ICSAB+	Shukran
Number of partners	0	0
Partners	—	—
Number of tiers	0	4
Top tier	—	Platinum
First-tier qualification	—	750 SAR spend
Point expiry	12 months	12 months

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