mokafaa vs Shukran: which loyalty program wins?

We score mokafaa 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

mokafaa is best for Everyday spending, while Shukran is best for Mall shoppers.

Skip mokafaa if Travellers chasing airline miles, and skip Shukran if Shoppers outside Landmark brands.

Overall rating

	mokafaa	Shukran
Overall rating	4.1 / 5	3.5 / 5
Earning	5.0 / 5	2.0 / 5
Redemption	3.0 / 5	4.0 / 5
Network	5.0 / 5	4.0 / 5
Ease of use	4.0 / 5	4.0 / 5
Expiry	3.0 / 5	4.0 / 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.
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

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.
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

	mokafaa	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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