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American Eagle points are worth 0.4 cents each, on average. For example, 10,000 American Eagle points have a dollar value of roughly $40. As a result, American Eagle points are less valuable than the average clothing store's rewards points, which are valued at 3.39 cents each.
The easiest way to calculate the value of American Eagle points for any redemption method is to determine the dollar value of what you’re redeeming for, minus any taxes and fees that you’ll still have to pay, and then divide that amount by the number of points you’re required to redeem. For your convenience, here’s the formula for American Eagle points:
Dollar Value of Redemption Item / Number of American Eagle Points Needed = American Eagle Point Value
How to Earn More American Eagle Points
It’s important to remember that while you can’t change the redemption values of American Eagle points, you can increase the rate at which you earn them. One of the best ways to increase the number of American Eagle points that you earn is to apply for either the American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Credit Card or the American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Store Card.
American Eagle Points vs. The Competition
| Rewards Program | Average Point Value | Value of 1,000 Points |
| American Eagle Real Rewards | 0.4 cents | $4.00 |
| Gap Good Rewards | 1 cent | $10.00 |
| Torrid Rewards | 6 cents | $60.00 |
| Forever 21 | 1.67 cents | $16.70 |
| Hot Topic Rewards | 5 cents | $50.00 |
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