How do you measure the value of points?

In cents per point: what an award costs in points, measured against the cash price of the same trip. The more real value a point buys when you book, the better the redemption.

Why a range instead of a single number?

One number is misleading. 1.4 cents per point is strong for some programs and weak for others, so we publish a floor, median, and ceiling for each program and show where your redemption falls in that range.

How often are valuations updated?

Every week, through an automated research process, so values keep up with devaluations and program changes instead of going stale.

Are these values guaranteed?

No. They are estimates, not live award pricing or a promise of availability. Always confirm award space, fees, and program terms before you transfer points.

Methodology

Every value on Redemption Scout is a cents-per-point range, grounded in what awards actually cost against cash, and refreshed every week.

Cents-per-point ranges

We compute a true cents-per-point value -- no inflated estimates.

Below 1.5¢	Poor
1.5¢ – 2.0¢	OK
2.0¢ – 3.0¢	Good
3.0¢ and up	Exceptional

Data sources

We aggregate published, verifiable data -- never a single, unnamed "blend."

Published award charts and transfer partner rules
Cash price of the identical trip, for the same dates and cabin
Government taxes and carrier-imposed surcharges
Our own tracked award-versus-cash outcomes over time

Confidence score

Every result carries a confidence rating based on data freshness and consistency.

High confidence
Medium confidence
Low confidence

Refresh cadence

Our data is refreshed on a regular cadence so you can act with confidence.

Last updated Sep 20, 2026, tracking 22 programs.