Diners Club International - Club Rewards

Program Overview

Diners Club International beat American Express to the punch by becoming the first standalone credit card company in the world. Unlike the individual store-specific credit cards that came before it, Diners Club allowed users to pay at many different merchants using a single card. As its name implied, restaurants were the first to accept the card and by the end of its first year, over 1000 restaurants accepted the card. In 2004, Diners Club International teamed up with MasterCard, and now the once-niche card is accepted everywhere MasterCard is. Club Rewards is the associated loyalty program which allows members to earn points for qualifying purchases with the card.

Earn Opportunities

Diners Club cardholders earn a standard one Club Rewards point per eligible dollar charged. Diners Club Credit Card members, on the other hand, earn one point for every two dollars charged. Eligible charges include airline, hotel, restaurant, car rental, gas, and other retail charges, with no limit to the number of points accrued.

Redeem Opportunities

Club Rewards points can be redeemed for merchandise online at the Club Rewards online catalog, featuring over 400 brand name products including electronics, products for the home, and sporting goods. Points can also be redeemed for dining and gift certificates.

Transfer Opportunities

For more flexibility, you can also easily transfer points info partner airlines frequent flyer miles, or transfer American Airlines AAdvantage points into Diners Club points. Members can also transfer points into hotel loyalty programs and transportation partners as well.

Conclusion

Diners Club International Club Rewards, especially with its partnership with MasterCard, is an attractive program with an impressive array of earning, redemption, and transfer opportunities. A very liberal expiration policy makes it a real winner, as points never expire.