Do USAA reward points expire? This question is about USAA Credit Cards

Do USAA reward points expire?

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Chip Lupo, Credit Card Writer

@CLoop • 08/03/21 This answer was first published on 08/03/21. For the most current information about a financial product, you should always check and confirm accuracy with the offering financial institution. Editorial and user-generated content is not provided, reviewed or endorsed by any company.

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USAA points do not expire as long as the account is open and in good standing. You will forfeit any points you have yet to redeem if you or USAA closes your account for any reason.

Once the account is closed, USAA may give you 90 days to redeem your unused points. After that, you'll lose your points and will not be able to get them back.

Although USAA points don't expire until the account is closed, it's still a good idea to redeem your points as often as possible to reduce the risk of devaluation. Just bear in mind that USAA will not allow you to earn or redeem any points whenever you're late making the minimum payments.

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How to Redeem USAA Rewards Online

Click on “View Rewards Activity” to get to the Rewards Center.

Find the list of redemption options. These will depend on which USAA rewards card you have.

Determine which redemption options give the most value for your cash back or points.

Redeem your USAA rewards.

Common redemption options across all USAA rewards cards include statement credits and gift cards, but the rest of the redemption options may change depending on which card you have. For some USAA credit cards, the various redemption options will be worth different amounts. Make sure you do your research so that you can maximize the value you get from USAA rewards redemption.

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How are reward points calculated?

You can calculate reward point values by dividing the dollar value of what you redeem points for by the number of points required to get that product or service. This will leave you with the value of a single reward point. For example, if a $500 plane ticket costs 40,000 points, that means each point is worth 1.25 cents when redeemed for airfare.… read full answer

Cost of Item in Dollars / Cost in Points = Value of 1 Reward Point

In many credit card rewards structures, point redemption values change depending on what you redeem them for. Some credit cards give more value point-for-point on travel redemptions than cash back, for example. The average credit card reward point value is 1 cent, for reference.

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What's the best way to use credit card points?

The best way to use credit card points has been travel since 2014, according to WalletHub research. But that’s not a rule across the board. The best way to use credit card points will vary depending on what credit card you have. Your points could be worth just as much (or even more) in cash back or gift cards, so it’s a good idea to check the value of all the redemption methods before you redeem your points.… read full answer

The best way to find out what your points are worth is to log into your credit card account online, look for a rewards redemption section, and see how many points are needed for merchandise, cash back, gift cards, and travel. Then, find out how much you’d pay for those things outside of the redemption portal and do a points-to-dollars comparison. For example, if 100 points gets you 75 cents of a gift card, or $1 in plane tickets, you should go with the plane ticket.

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