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Also: Best credit cards for purchase protection [The Points Guy]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Dec 10, 2022 POINTS AND MILES FOR GIFTS Points and miles can help you give gifts even when money is tight. You'll usually get the most value from your points and miles when you redeem for travel. If you want to give the gift of travel, you could book a trip to travel together with your loved ones. Or, some programs allow you to [redeem points and miles for others]( even if you aren't traveling with them. Not everyone wants to travel, though. So, if you have more points and miles than cash, you may want to redeem them for gift cards, cash rewards or even products this holiday season. Check the [redemption value]( you'll get before you redeem, as some options may provide higher value. For example, your rewards may go further when you redeem for one gift card instead of another. Or, you may get more value when opting for a statement credit instead of a check. Here's more information about using your points and miles for gifts: - [How to use points and miles to give gifts with $0 out-of-pocket cost]( - [Maximizing points and miles to beat inflation and save money]( - [7 ways to redeem American Express Membership Rewards points for holiday gifts]( Photo credit d3sign/Getty Images. Katie Genter, Senior Writer Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, [visit this page](#). Looking to go Elsewhere? TOGETHER WITH [TPG] Bucket list travel has never been this easy. Elsewhere offers stress-free adventures to amazing destinations worldwide. Dreaming of a safari in Botswana? Dying to hike in Patagonia? Our team of local experts will create a unique itinerary personalized just for you, giving you the freedom to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Tackle your travel bucket list with Elsewhere. [Discover destinations]( TODAY'S TOP STORIES [Best credit cards for purchase protection]( Purchase protection is a valuable perk — especially during the holiday season. [Read more]( [Transformation complete: The best airport enhancements of 2022]( There have been some great airport upgrades this year. [Read more]( [More flexible than ever: Why you should care about Aeroplan even if you never visit Canada]( Hint: It's all about the miles. [Read more]( [TPG’s 10 top family vacation destinations for 2023]( This list has something for everyone. [Read more]( [1st impressions of MSC Seascape: 9 things I liked and didn't like about MSC's 4th Seaside-class ship]( TPG's cruise writer shares thoughts on MSC's latest ship. [Read more]( THE LATEST 1 [Buy Virgin Points and get up to a 70% bonus with Virgin Atlantic’s best-ever promotion]( 2 [More flexible than ever: Why you should care about Aeroplan even if you never visit Canada]( 3 [The Andaz free minibar is here to stay, Hyatt tells TPG]( 4 [The best credit cards for purchase protection]( 5 [Here's how many Marriott Bonvoy points it will cost you to score Super Bowl LVII tickets]( 6 [Cruise giant Carnival delays debut of its biggest ship ever, cancels sailings]( 7 [Universal Orlando announces new Minion Land with a new attraction, cafe and more]( 8 [Etihad will bring back its ultra-luxurious Airbus A380]( 9 [Get more from your points with these transfer bonuses]( 10 [American unveils additional long-haul flights for summer 2023]( [fb]( [insta]( [yt]( [tw]( [in](#) [mail](#) You are receiving this because you opted in at [thepointsguy.com](. Where to find us: The Points Guy 100 5th Ave., 16th Floor New York, NY 10011 USA0 USA Changed your mind? You can [unsubscribe]( at any time. Advertiser Disclosure: The credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which [ThePointsGuy.com]( receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does not include all credit card companies or all available credit card offers. Please view our [advertising policy page](#) for more information. Editorial Note: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airlines or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. THE POINTS GUY © ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2022