LAK Rewards vs Shukran: which loyalty program wins?

We score LAK 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

LAK Rewards is best for Early adopters, while Shukran is best for Mall shoppers.

Skip LAK Rewards if Users wanting wide partner coverage, and skip Shukran if Shoppers outside Landmark brands.

Overall rating

	LAK Rewards	Shukran
Overall rating	2.6 / 5	3.5 / 5
Earning	3.0 / 5	2.0 / 5
Redemption	3.0 / 5	4.0 / 5
Network	2.0 / 5	4.0 / 5
Ease of use	3.0 / 5	4.0 / 5
Expiry	2.0 / 5	4.0 / 5

Earning structure

LAK Rewards	Members earn LAK points on eligible local and international transactions made with SNB AlAhli credit cards, prepaid cards, and the Global Multi-Currency Credit Card. Earn rates vary by card segment (Titanium, Platinum, World, Infinite) - cardholders need to check their card's terms or the SNB Mobile app to find their specific rate. An additional bonus of up to 50% applies on overseas transactions paid in the local currency of the country visited. The Cashback Credit Card and Alfursan Credit Card are excluded from LAK earning, as they have separate reward structures.
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

LAK Rewards	Points redeem through the SNB Mobile app or LakRewards.com, with a minimum threshold of 1,000 points. Redemption options include cashback to the card, transfer to Alfursan miles, flight and hotel bookings via the LAK travel portal, e-gift cards, and partner merchant purchases.
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

	LAK Rewards	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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