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Alrajhi Bank
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Radisson Rewards

mokafaa vs Radisson Rewards: which loyalty program wins?

We score mokafaa and Radisson Rewards 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

mokafaa is best for Everyday spending, while Radisson Rewards is best for Frequent flyers.

Skip mokafaa if Travellers chasing airline miles, and skip Radisson Rewards if Occasional hotel guests.

Overall rating

mokafaa Radisson Rewards
Overall rating 4.1 / 5 2.8 / 5
Earning 5.0 / 5 3.0 / 5
Redemption 3.0 / 5 3.0 / 5
Network 5.0 / 5 3.0 / 5
Ease of use 4.0 / 5 3.0 / 5
Expiry 3.0 / 5 2.0 / 5

Earning structure

mokafaa Members earn 1 Mokafaa point per 1 SAR spent on Al Rajhi credit, charge, prepaid, and low-limit cards across domestic and international transactions. Premium card products earn at accelerated rates. Bonus earning applies in specific categories: 10 points per SAR at Yelo auto leasing, 5 points per SAR on Zain postpaid bills, and 2 points per SAR on Zain prepaid recharges. Points also accrue on Al Rajhi banking products and services beyond card spend, including bill payments and transfers. SADAD payments, e-wallet transactions, fees, and cash advances are excluded from earning.
Radisson Rewards Members earn Radisson Rewards points on every paid stay at participating Radisson Hotel Group properties globally. Earn rates vary by tier: Club (entry, default) earns 9 points per USD spent on eligible room charges (excluding taxes and fees); Premium earns 27 points per USD; VIP earns 36 points per USD. Points also accrue on hotel incidentals charged to the room at participating properties. Members can also earn through Radisson promotional offers and the unique Discount Booster (2026) which trades fewer points for a higher instant discount (up to 20%) on the stay. Points can be purchased (up to 250,000 per year) but purchased points don't count toward elite status qualification. There are no Radisson Rewards credit cards available - co-brand cards were discontinued globally.

Redemption structure

mokafaa Points redeem at 250 Mokafaa points = 1 SAR across the partner network of 170+ direct merchants in Saudi Arabia, plus 600+ additional brands via the Resal app integration. Major redemption channels include eXtra (electronics), noon (e-commerce), e-vouchers, charitable donations, and merchandise. At partner stores, members redeem by sharing their registered mobile number with the cashier and confirming via OTP - no app or card required at checkout. Mokafaa points also transfer to Alfursan miles at 18 points per mile. Mokafaa points cannot be transferred to other accounts or converted to cash.
Radisson Rewards Points redeem for award nights at any Radisson Hotel Group property worldwide. Standard room award nights start from 9,000 points, or 5,000 points with the Points + Cash option for partial payment. There are no blackout dates on standard room redemptions. Uniquely, members still receive elite benefits (room upgrades and late checkout) when booking with points — unlike some hotel chains. Award pricing is increasingly dynamic since 2022, though some sweet spots remain on the award chart. Members can also redeem for gift cards, merchandise, travel experiences, and donations to charity. Limited airline and travel partner transfer options exist but generally offer poor value due to the compressed point value (~0.25 cents USD per point industry valuation).

Partner network · Tiers & status · Point expiry policy

mokafaa Radisson Rewards
Number of partners 0 0
Partners
Number of tiers 0 3
Top tier VIP
First-tier qualification 3 stays
Point expiry 12 months 24 months inactivity (reset on earn)
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