IHG® One Rewards vs Shukran: which loyalty program wins?

We score IHG® One Rewards 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

IHG® One Rewards is best for Frequent flyers, while Shukran is best for Mall shoppers.

Skip IHG® One Rewards if Anyone wanting predictable redemption costs or daily-spend earning, and skip Shukran if Shoppers outside Landmark brands.

Overall rating

	IHG® One Rewards	Shukran
Overall rating	3.2 / 5	3.5 / 5
Earning	3.0 / 5	2.0 / 5
Redemption	3.0 / 5	4.0 / 5
Network	4.0 / 5	4.0 / 5
Ease of use	3.0 / 5	4.0 / 5
Expiry	3.0 / 5	4.0 / 5

Earning structure

IHG® One Rewards	Members earn 10 base points per USD spent at most IHG brands. Extended-stay brands (Staybridge Suites, Candlewood Suites) earn 5 points/USD. Elite tier members receive bonus points: Silver +20%, Gold +40%, Platinum +60%, Diamond +100%. Saudi users do not have access to IHG-branded credit cards - the IHG Premier and Traveler cards from Chase are US-only. Members can also earn points through Hertz car rentals (1,500 bonus + 125-500 points/day), OpenTable dining reservations, and point purchases.
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

IHG® One Rewards	Points redeem for hotel stays at 6,300+ IHG properties in 100+ countries. Variable point pricing applies (no published award chart since 2018) - redemption costs shift based on cash rates. Members can also use Points + Cash flexibility, transfer to 30+ airline partners (typically poor 5:1 or 10:1 ratios), redeem for gift cards, merchandise, or Hertz car rentals. Platinum and Diamond Elite members get exclusive access to promotional Reward Night discounts. IHG dropped fixed award charts in favor of variable dynamic pricing, making redemption costs less predictable than competitors.
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

	IHG® One Rewards	Shukran
Number of partners	0	0
Partners	—	—
Number of tiers	5	4
Top tier	Diamond Elite	Platinum
First-tier qualification	20,000 points	750 SAR spend
Point expiry	12 months inactivity (reset on earn)	12 months

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