How it works

From points to trips in four steps.

Find a trip, cover it with points you already have — or a card sign-up bonus you can earn — then book it directly with the loyalty program. Every PointsCrowd tool is free.

Step 1

Find a trip worth your points

Search award hotel stays and flights across the loyalty programs we track, or ask the AI Concierge in plain English. We compare thousands of redemption options and favor premium cabins and top hotels, so the best ones rise to the top.

  • Hotels: Hilton Honors, World of Hyatt, IHG One Rewards, Marriott Bonvoy
  • Flights: American AAdvantage, JetBlue TrueBlue, United MileagePlus
  • Share any trip with the people you travel with
Step 2

No points yet? Let a card bonus pay for it

Switch to card bonus deals and we pair each flight or hotel stay with a credit card whose sign-up bonus covers it.

Earning a sign-up bonus takes time, so card bonus deals start 4–5 months out.
Step 3

Already have points? Add them to your wallet

Enter your points, miles and free-night certificates in your Points Wallet, and we match them to flights and stays you can book with what you have.

Hold transferable points like Chase Ultimate Rewards or Amex Membership Rewards? We show which program to transfer them to, and how many points to move.

Step 4

Book directly with the program

PointsCrowd is a search engine, not a booking site. When a trip catches your eye, its Details page walks you through booking it on the loyalty program’s own website.

On every Details page
Step-by-step booking instructions
How many points to transfer, and where
A link to book on the program’s site
No booking fees — we never sell trips
Prefer to just ask?

Tell the AI Concierge where you want to go

It answers with stays and flights sized to the points and certificates you actually hold — with the pros and caveats of each.

Common questions

Is there a charge to use PointsCrowd?

No. Every feature on PointsCrowd is free. When you apply for a card or book through some of our links, we may earn an affiliate commission — that’s how we keep it free.

Can I book a trip through PointsCrowd?

No. We don’t handle bookings or sell trips. Every deal comes with the steps for booking it directly on the loyalty program’s website.

How soon can I travel?

If you already have enough points, you can book today. If you’re just starting to earn them, allow 6–9 months.

Which loyalty programs can I search?

Hotels: Hilton Honors, World of Hyatt, IHG One Rewards and Marriott Bonvoy. Flights: American AAdvantage, JetBlue TrueBlue and United MileagePlus. Don’t see yours? Let us know through the contact form.

How do you know how many points I have?

Only from what you enter in your Points Wallet. Keep your balances up to date and your matches stay accurate.

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