ICSAB+
Saudi Alawwal Bank
VS
mokafaa
Alrajhi Bank
ICSAB+ vs mokafaa: which loyalty program wins?
We score ICSAB+ and mokafaa 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 mokafaa is best for Everyday spending.
Skip ICSAB+ if Heavy spenders on groceries, fuel, and restaurants, and skip mokafaa if Travellers chasing airline miles.
Overall rating
| ICSAB+ | mokafaa | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Earning | 4.0 / 5 | 5.0 / 5 |
| Redemption | 3.0 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 |
| Network | 4.0 / 5 | 5.0 / 5 |
| Ease of use | 4.0 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Expiry | 3.0 / 5 | 3.0 / 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%. | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
Partner network · Tiers & status · Point expiry policy
| ICSAB+ | mokafaa | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of partners | 0 | 0 |
| Partners | — | — |
| Number of tiers | 0 | 0 |
| Top tier | — | — |
| First-tier qualification | — | — |
| Point expiry | 12 months | 12 months |