JAL Miles × Point Activity: Up to 88% via Moppy Direct

Why Point Sites Are the Starting Point for JAL Mile Collectors

Earning large amounts of JAL miles without ever flying — that's the world of "land milers". The strategy has matured significantly in recent years, and at its core is the use of point sites as conversion engines. Point sites are reward platforms where you earn points simply by shopping online, signing up for services, or applying for credit cards. Those points can then be exchanged for JAL miles, turning everyday spending and sign-up activity into airline miles.

For ANA fans, we have a separate article at ANA Miles × Point Site Strategy. This article focuses entirely on JAL. A key feature of the JAL mile + point site combination is that a direct exchange route exists, which means efficiency varies depending on how you approach it. Understanding the exchange rate boost campaigns (known as the "Dream Campaign") and the credit card relay routes is equally important.

This guide covers four pillars: exchange routes and how they work, how to time bonus campaigns, how to maximize value through award tickets, and how to manage the risk of service changes. However, exchange rates, required mile amounts, campaign conditions and timing, and program specifications all change frequently. This article focuses on mechanisms and strategy — it does not list specific figures or conditions. Before acting, always confirm the latest details on JAL's official site, each point site's official page, and Pointnavi.

Your First Steps as a Land Miler—The First 3 Steps

For those who "want to become a land miler but don't know where to start," here are the first moves in three steps. Rather than chasing a large number of miles right away, it's important to first build the "earning line" and the "exchanging line."

STEP 1: Prepare JAL Mileage Bank and a point siteRegister for JAL Mileage Bank and ready a point site to use for exchanging into JAL miles (such as Moppy, known for direct exchange). Matching the point site's registered name with your mileage account name is most important.
STEP 2: First, habituate shopping routingRoute purchases on Rakuten Ichiba, Amazon, etc., through a point site. Building the "routing habit" before high-value offers makes you less likely to give up. See the Moppy complete guide too.
STEP 3: Confirm one exchange route in advanceCheck in advance "by which route" your earned points become JAL miles. The procedure differs for direct exchange vs. relay routing. Exchange units, days required, and rates vary, so confirm the latest with each official site and Pointnavi before exchanging.

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At first, rather than "waiting for a bonus campaign," we recommend exchanging into miles once even in a small amount, to experience the award-ticket flow. Once you run through the whole flow (earn, exchange, book an award), it becomes much easier to time bonus campaigns next time.

Before starting, one principle to hold as a mindset is "don't disrupt your life for the sake of miles." Earth-miler information includes techniques to accumulate at once via high-value offers or multiple credit-card applications, but issuing cards you don't need one after another, or applying for services you have no plan to use, is a risk on the money and credit-information side before it's even about points. Start by changing the shopping and payments you'd do anyway to go via a point site, and choosing offers within a range you can keep up without strain is the knack for lasting. Miles accumulate well enough with the mindset of "converting everyday consumption to miles as a bonus." Rather than making big moves in a hurry, building a route rooted in daily life little by little ends up accumulating more steadily.

A Complete Breakdown of Point Site → JAL Mile Exchange Routes

Before doing anything, you need to understand which point site connects to JAL miles through which route. The route you take affects both efficiency and whether bonus campaigns apply. Since each site's exchange rates and units are revised over time, what follows describes the role and characteristics of each route rather than any specific numbers.

Major Sites and Their Exchange Paths

Point Site	Main Exchange Path (Role)	Characteristics / Points of Note
Moppy	Moppy → JAL Miles (direct exchange)	Known for running JAL mile boost campaigns; easy for JAL milers to use as a base
Hapitas	Hapitas → intermediary points (PeX / Dot Money, etc.) → JAL Miles	A two-step route through a relay; wide variety of campaigns
Gendama	Gendama → Dot Money, etc. → JAL Miles	Typically pooled into a relay point before exchanging
PointTown	PointTown → Dot Money, etc. → JAL Miles	A large, long-established site; relay routing is standard
ChobiRich	ChobiRich → Dot Money, etc. → JAL Miles	Choosing the relay destination broadens your exchange options

※ Exchange rates, units, and supported routes vary by site, period, and campaign. For the latest, always check Pointnavi and each platform's official page.

The table makes it clear: Moppy is an easy base for JAL mile collectors. It offers a direct exchange route to JAL miles and is known for running JAL mile boost campaigns (detailed below). Hapitas, Gendama, and others typically require a two-step relay through Dot Money or PeX.

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Direct vs. Relay Exchange: A direct route goes straight from the point site to JAL miles in one step. A relay route passes through an intermediary (like Dot Money or PeX) in two steps. Relay routes involve extra conversion unit constraints and processing delays, but they let you pool points from multiple sites into one exchange. Which is better depends on how many points you have and current campaign conditions. Units, processing time, and rates all change — confirm with each platform before exchanging.

Credit Card Relay Routes

Beyond point sites, land milers also use credit card points as a relay to JAL miles. A well-known approach is a card like JQ CARD Saison, which lets you move accumulated points (Neverending Points) and JR Kyushu Points back and forth, then build a path from there toward JAL miles. Combining the transfer-rate boost campaigns that card companies run with point sites can speed up accumulation. However, exchange units, caps, and eligibility conditions differ by card and period, so always confirm with the official source. Apply for cards thoughtfully — see Credit Card Applications × Points.

FX account opening campaigns are another land miler staple. Some campaigns pay out a large number of points after you open an account and meet the trading conditions. Earning conditions and payout amounts vary by campaign and period, so review the terms carefully before applying. See FX Account Campaigns × Points.

The Dream Campaign — How the Bonus Works and When to Use It

For JAL land milers, the crucial high-efficiency moment is a boost campaign like the Dream Campaign that Moppy is known for running. Compared to a standard points-to-miles exchange, meeting the specified conditions earns you an additional points rebate, which improves exchange efficiency when used well. The size of the rebate, the points required, conditions like membership rank, and the timing of these campaigns all change over time, so what follows is only the mechanism and the strategy. Always confirm actual conditions on the Moppy official site and Pointnavi.

The Common Playbook for These Campaigns

① Satisfy any "prerequisite conditions" like membership rank in advanceBoost eligibility may require a certain membership rank or prior usage history on the site. Check the conditions, how to achieve them, and their validity period on the official source, and prepare in advance so you're ready in the exchange month.
② Respect the order of "conditions to meet before exchanging" vs. "the exchange"Boost campaigns often have a fixed order — e.g., complete a certain amount of activity first, then exchange. Getting the order wrong can disqualify the bonus, so read the official steps carefully before acting.
③ Confirm the rules on how exchanges are batched and how oftenThere may be constraints like "exchange in a single batch" or "applicable X times per month." Splitting can make you ineligible, so confirm the rules before applying. Also note that bonuses are often credited later rather than immediately.

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The essence of a boost campaign is that the bonus only applies to exchanges that meet the conditions. That's exactly why accumulating steadily, then meeting the conditions and exchanging when a boost is available — separating "accumulation periods" from "exchange periods" — is so effective. Bonus crediting timing and the number of times it applies change over time, so confirm the eligibility conditions on the official source every time.

Campaign Timing and Information Sources

Boost campaigns run irregularly, and whether they're held, when, and what they offer all change. Track the latest via the Moppy official site, official X (formerly Twitter), mile-focused blogs, and Pointnavi. Starting to prepare only after a campaign is announced may leave you too little time, so keep accumulating a little at a time and be ready to exchange in a concentrated burst when an opportunity arrives — this reduces missed chances.

Boost Opportunities Beyond Moppy

Beyond Moppy, JAL also runs boost promotions when transferring various card points and the like into miles. Having multiple routes makes it easier not to miss these windows. Which route has a boost and when changes over time, so check the latest campaign news on the official sources and Pointnavi.

For a deeper Moppy guide, see Moppy Complete Guide.

A Practical Accumulation Plan for Land Milers

Here's how to structure an annual plan around boost campaigns. We're not stating specific figures or point amounts — the point is to understand the framework. Actual returns depend on campaign conditions and campaign content, so plan conservatively and confirm the latest conditions each time to stay safe.

Accumulation Categories (JAL Miler Staples)

Category	How JAL Milers Use It	Cautions
Credit Card Applications	Accumulate the points earned. JAL cards themselves are also a means of earning miles.	Credit-record impact, approval, and annual fees vary by card and period. Plan carefully.
FX Account Campaigns	Some campaigns pay out a large number of points once you meet the trading conditions.	Always confirm trading conditions. Manage FX trading risk separately from point activity.
Video / Service Trials	Earn points through VOD trials, quote-request campaigns, and similar.	Remember to cancel before free trial periods end.
Shopping Via Point Sites	Route purchases through Rakuten, Amazon, etc. via a point site to stack extra points.	Forgetting to activate the referral link means zero return. Develop the habit of re-clicking before checkout.
Surveys / Daily Tasks	Low value each, but consistent effort provides a steady base boost.	Low effort, but also low value per task — treat it as a compounding supplement.

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Concentrate exchanges into the periods when a boost is available. The key is separating "accumulation months" from "exchange months": build up points outside the boost window, then meet the conditions and exchange in the month a boost is available. If multiple family members participate, each must meet conditions individually — and watch site rules such as the requirement that account names match the mile account.

Linking with JAL Pay and Other JAL Services as an Exit

In recent years, using JAL miles for payment and financial services like JAL Pay has become more common. Programs that raise the mile accrual rate based on spending or balance conditions are sometimes offered, so using points earned and exchanged via point sites as a starting point — and treating the broader JAL ecosystem as an "exit" — is one option to consider. However, each program's accrual rate, conditions, and eligibility can change, so always confirm JAL's latest official information before using it.

How Award Tickets Make Miles Dramatically More Valuable

Once you've converted your point site earnings into JAL miles, where you use those miles determines the value you receive. The essence of miles isn't accumulation — it's where you redeem them. As a general rule, the longer the distance and the higher the cabin class, the higher the value per mile tends to be (the specific required miles and conversion value vary by route, timing, and seat availability, so only the trend is shown here).

Value Trends by Redemption Type

Redemption Use	Value Trend	Notes
eJAL Points, e-money, etc.	Tends to be relatively low	Versatile but doesn't leverage miles' core advantage (the gap vs. expensive seats)
Domestic Award Tickets	Low mile requirement, easy to use	Low barrier, good for beginners. Low-mile awards where you can't choose the destination are sometimes offered
International Economy Award Tickets	Tends to be moderate	Good for popular routes; a clear gap vs. cash price
International Business Class Award Tickets	Tends to be high	Seats that are expensive in cash, redeemable with miles — the gap tends to be largest here
International First Class Award Tickets	Tends to be highest	Value tends to be large, but supply is limited, making them hard to book

※ Required miles, value, and booking rules vary by route, timing, and seat availability, and may be revised. Check the JAL official site for current figures.

Domestic Awards Usable for Fewer Miles — An Option

When your accumulated miles aren't yet enough for international travel, JAL sometimes offers domestic awards that you can use for fewer miles in exchange for letting the destination be a surprise. There's a "can't choose your destination" element of surprise, but as an entry point to experiencing mile travel for the first time, the low barrier is an advantage. Departure cities, required miles, and application rules can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the JAL official site when using it.

Using Miles on Alliance (Partner Airline) Flights

As a member of an airline alliance (Oneworld), JAL miles can be used to book seats on partner carriers. There are also awards that let you build a round-trip-style itinerary combining multiple segments, so destinations that are hard to reach on JAL flights alone become viable options when you combine partner flights. Rules such as the number of segments and stopover limits can change, so confirm on the JAL official site before planning.

Upgrade Awards — Another Smart Option

If you already hold a paid ticket, there are also awards that use miles to upgrade your seat by one cabin. This can cost less than buying the higher cabin outright, and it's a good entry point to experiencing the "premium" side of miles. There are conditions, however — discounted fares may be excluded, for instance — so confirm eligibility on the JAL official site before booking.

An award ticket is a mechanism that covers the "airfare portion" with miles, but travel costs aren't only the airfare. Lodging, local transport, meals, sightseeing, and souvenirs — viewed in total, expenses besides the airfare are large too. Thinking of channeling the budget freed up by getting the airfare with miles toward the whole trip, routing lodging and transport bookings via a point site too lets you stack more rewards across the entire trip (travel-booking guide). Especially when going overseas on an award ticket, don't forget to prepare overseas travel insurance. Insurance applications are sometimes a point-site referral target too, so enrolling after confirming the coverage is reassuring (overseas travel insurance guide). Seeing miles not just as "a means to make airfare cheaper" but as "a starting point to make the whole trip economical" broadens the range of uses.

Managing Rule Change Risk — The Long-Term Land Miler Mindset

Anyone serious about land miling for the long haul has to reckon with "rule changes". Point site exchange routes shutting down, rate deterioration, revisions to the miles required for award tickets, credit card benefit changes — these are not rare. We won't assert which specific rule changed, when, or how here, but preparing on the assumption that "things can change" is what matters most.

What Kinds of Changes Can Happen (General)

Revisions to award ticket mile requirements: Required miles aren't permanently fixed and may be revised. When they are, the difference adds up across family members and round trips.
Changes to mile accrual and crediting rules: Accrual conditions or crediting mechanisms may be reviewed.
Changes to card benefits and exchange routes: Exchange caps, eligibility, and crediting conditions may change, or routes may be narrowed or stopped.

※ The above are merely "types of changes that can happen." For the current specific revisions and figures, always check each official announcement.

A "Diversification Strategy" to Reduce Risk

① Don't concentrate on a single point siteOver-reliance on Moppy means a boost campaign ending or condition change hits hard. Run Hapitas, Gendama, and others in parallel to maintain multiple exchange routes.
② Use miles sooner rather than laterMiles expire, and waiting for "the perfect moment" is how people get caught by rule changes or expiry. Once you have a meaningful amount, book an award ticket. Expiry rules can change, so manage your balance's deadline via JAL's official site and app.
③ Know backup exchange routesWhen the direct exchange route becomes unavailable, have alternates ready, such as relay-point routing. Keep your knowledge of routes updated periodically.
④ Know expiry-buffer redemption optionsIf you're worried about mile expiry, there may be ways to extend the deadline, such as converting to JAL-affiliated points. The methods and conditions change, so confirm on the JAL official site when using them. Some exchanges come at a lower rate, so watch for value erosion.
⑤ Build a habit of monitoring official channelsRule changes usually come with advance notice. Set up alerts from JAL, Moppy, and your card companies (notification settings, mile-focused blogs, etc.) so nothing slips by.

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The most common land miler mistake is assuming routes and rules are permanent. The point site world keeps rewriting its rules. Asking "how do I diversify to reduce risk" is more useful than "where should I accumulate." Treating miles as a time-limited voucher rather than an asset is the mindset that keeps you resilient long-term.

For point expiry management, see Point Expiry Prevention Guide.

JAL or ANA—Which Should a Land Miler Choose?

When starting out as a land miler, many people agonize over "whether to collect JAL or ANA." Pursuing both in earnest is hard to manage, so it's realistic to first decide on one as your axis. Here is how to think about the decision.

Choose by the routes/destinations you want: Which is stronger at the airports you use or want to visit. Consider the partner airlines' route networks too (JAL is in Oneworld, ANA in Star Alliance).
Choose by how easy the exchange route is to build: JAL has a direct exchange route and routes known for bonus campaigns; ANA has the routes explained in the ANA guide. Choose by the compatibility with the point sites and cards you find easy to use.
Choose by the cards/sphere you usually use: Which miles your credit cards or payment services lean toward more easily.

Which is "better" can't be said in one stroke, because both required miles and exchange rates change with the period. Concentrating on one first, experiencing the whole flow, and considering running both after you're used to it is the approach with fewer failures. The earning and exchange routes for ANA are explained in detail in the ANA Miles × Point Activities guide.

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What beginners tend to fall into is a state where "they collect both JAL and ANA half-heartedly and reach an award ticket on neither." Concentrate on one at first, collect a meaningful amount, and prioritize running through the "exit"—the award ticket—once.

When unsure whether to make JAL or ANA your axis, working backward from compatibility with the payment and economic zone you usually use is also an effective approach. If you concentrate everyday shopping and fixed-cost payments on a particular economic zone's card or code payment, choosing by which side's miles those points convert to easily, and whether they fit the bonus campaigns, raises your accumulation speed. Conversely, if your main economic zone isn't set yet, designing the whole economic zone including ease of mile accumulation keeps you from wavering. For how to choose an economic zone that fits your life, the ecosystem comparison guide organizes it, so considering it together with your mile strategy lets you build a route where everyday consumption connects straight to miles.

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Getting the boost campaign order wrong: You may be required to meet "conditions to satisfy before exchanging" first, then exchange. Exchanging first can disqualify the bonus, so confirm the official steps carefully before acting.
Letting membership rank or prerequisites lapse: If boost eligibility requires maintaining a membership rank, falling out of the condition without noticing means you can't use it. Check conditions and validity periods on each site's dashboard regularly.
Name mismatch: If the name registered on the point site doesn't match the name on your JAL Mileage Bank account, exchanges may be rejected. Use your exact legal name on both at registration.
Becoming ineligible by splitting the exchange: A boost may be set up so that only "a single batched exchange" qualifies. Splitting can make you ineligible, so confirm the rules before applying.
Miles expiring: Life gets busy and the deadline passes before you plan a trip, and the miles expire. Check your balance and expiry dates regularly via the JAL Mileage Bank app and similar.
Can't book during peak season: On popular routes and during peak season, award seats for the flight you want tend to sell out early. Know the booking-open timing and act early — and prepare alternatives for when you can't get a seat.
Single point site dependency: Running everything through one site concentrates risk. If a campaign ends, conditions change, or the service goes down, your whole operation stalls. Register backups now, not later.

Mini Glossary—Common Words in JAL Miles × Point Activities

Here are terms specific to land milers, paired with their meanings and notes. Since figures change with the period, only word meanings are given here.

Term	Meaning	Note
Land miler	Someone who collects miles mainly through point activities without flying	The starting point is point-site routing rewards
Award ticket	An air ticket usable in exchange for miles	The higher the class and the longer the distance, the higher the value
Dream Campaign	A bonus campaign that adds on at point-to-mile exchange	Conditions, timing, and multipliers vary. Check the official site
Relay points	Exchange relays such as PeX and Dot Money	A two-step exchange. Mind units and days required
Degradation	Exchange rates or required miles changing unfavorably	Diversify and use early on the premise it "may change"
Oneworld	The airline alliance JAL belongs to	You can use miles on partner flights too

Knowing the terms makes explanations of exchange routes and bonuses easier to read. Required miles, rates, and campaign conditions change frequently, so before you actually act, always confirm the latest on JAL's official site, each point site's official site, and Pointnavi.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does a boost like the Dream Campaign run, and where can I find announcements?

Whether it's held, when, and what it offers are all irregular and change. We won't assert specific timing here. The most reliable sources for announcements are the Moppy official site, Moppy's official X account, mile-focused blogs, and Pointnavi. The window between announcement and start can be short, so keep accumulating a little at a time so you can exchange in a concentrated burst when an opportunity arrives — this reduces missed chances.

How long are JAL miles valid, and can the expiry be extended?

JAL miles have an expiry period. The expiry rules and extension methods (such as converting to JAL-affiliated points) change over time, so we won't assert a specific period here. To prevent expiry, regularly check your balance and deadlines via the JAL Mileage Bank app and use up miles nearing expiry early. Confirm the latest extension conditions on the JAL official site.

Hapitas or Moppy — which is better for JAL mile collectors?

Moppy, known for its direct exchange route to JAL miles and its boost campaigns, is an easy base for JAL milers. Hapitas mainly uses exchange routes through relay points (PeX, Dot Money, etc.). Campaign types and per-point values differ by site and period, so using both in parallel is the recommended approach. See Moppy vs. Hapitas Comparison.

Can I use accumulated miles for overseas award tickets? How many would I need?

Yes, you can use them for international award tickets. The required miles vary by route, cabin, timing, and seat availability, and may be revised, so we don't list specific figures here. Confirm current required miles via the JAL official site's seat availability search and similar. As a general rule, higher cabins have a larger gap versus cash price, so value per mile tends to be higher.

What if I can't get the award ticket I want?

During peak periods, award seats can sell out early. The core strategy is to apply early, in line with the booking-open timing. If you can't get a seat, consider the mechanism for booking with additional miles, upgrade awards, partner airline substitutes, or domestic awards usable for fewer miles. Confirm each mechanism's conditions on the JAL official site. Temporarily converting to JAL-affiliated points and watching for availability is also an option.

Is JQ CARD Saison useful for JAL miles × point strategy?

JQ CARD Saison is known among land milers because it lets you move accumulated points and JR Kyushu Points back and forth, building a relay route toward JAL miles. Applying through a point site as a card campaign can also earn you sign-up points. Keep in mind that exchange units, caps, and application rules change over time, and large exchanges can take time, so confirm the latest conditions on each official source before relying on it.

What should a land miler start with?

First register for JAL Mileage Bank and ready a point site to use for exchanging into JAL miles (matching the registered name with your mileage account name is most important). Next, rather than chasing high-value offers right away, starting with the "routing habit" of routing Rakuten Ichiba and Amazon purchases through a point site makes you less likely to give up. Finally, confirm in advance by which route your earned points become JAL miles (direct exchange or relay routing). Exchange units and rates vary, so check the latest on each official site.

Can I do both JAL and ANA?

Running both in earnest at the same time is possible, but as a beginner the management gets complex and you tend to fall into "reaching an award ticket on neither." We recommend first deciding on one as your axis and running through the whole flow—earn, exchange, book an award—once. Once you're used to it, considering both is reasonable. Choose based on destinations, the airline alliance, and compatibility with the cards you usually use. For ANA, see the ANA Miles guide.

When going overseas on an award ticket, how should I think about insurance and local costs?

What an award ticket covers is only the airfare portion; overseas travel separately costs overseas travel insurance, lodging, and local transport and meals. Overseas travel insurance especially is important preparation against injury or illness in countries with high medical costs, so once the airfare is freed up by the award ticket, it's recommended to prepare insurance properly. There's a range that credit-card-attached insurance can cover, but coverage and conditions vary by card, so consider enrolling separately for what's lacking. Overseas travel insurance applications are sometimes a point-site referral target too (overseas travel insurance guide). Combining airfare with miles and insurance and lodging with points play makes the whole trip economical.

Can miles be accumulated or pooled with family?

JAL sometimes provides a mechanism to use family members' miles together, but the range of eligible family, registration method, and pooling/usage rules vary by program and can change, so always confirm the latest conditions on JAL's official site before using. From a points-play view, the basic is for each family member to do offers on their own account and accumulate their own miles (note each site's rules, like matching the point-site registration name with the mile-account name). Cooperating as a family increases the volume of offers handled, making it easier to accumulate a substantial amount of miles. For how to proceed with couple/family points play and divide roles, see the married-couple guide too. Having someone other than the account holder operate a family member's account in an unauthorized way violates the rules, so the premise is always that each person manages their own account.

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Measured rewards for popular offers, site by site

Data measured by our regular crawls of each point site. The same offer can pay differently — with different terms — depending on the site.

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Site	Offer (as listed)	Reward (as measured)	Approx. JPY	90-day range	Measured on
ポイントタウン	JALカード	8,250	≈ 8,250円	No change	2026-06-02
ハピタス	【PR】JALカード CLUB EST（VISA）	7,000 pt	≈ 7,000円	6,500〜10,500pt	2026-07-08
フルーツメール	JALカード(Suica)	52000P	≈ 5,200円	50,000〜52,000pt	2026-07-08
Powl	JALカード(Suica)	50,000pt	≈ 5,000円	50,000〜100,000pt	2026-06-02
ポイントインカム	JALカードSuica	40,000 pt	≈ 4,000円	40,000〜100,000pt	2026-06-02
モッピー	JALカード「SUICA」	4,000P	≈ 4,000円	4,000〜9,000pt	2026-06-10
ちょびリッチ	JALカード（発券+ショッピングマイル・プレミアム付帯）	4,500pt	≈ 2,250円	4,500〜9,000pt	2026-06-22

※ JPY conversion applies to point-denominated offers only, using each site's point rate (for % offers, compare the rates directly). Measurement dates vary by site, and rewards/terms change — always check each site's latest listing before use. Rows with different offer names may be separate offers with different terms.