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Credit cards that earn JAL miles

17 cards in the researched lineup earn JAL miles. Redemption options and the value of a point are set by the programme itself, so check its official page alongside the card.

JAL

Official programme page

How JAL miles works

Run by
Japan Airlines
What a point is worth
Variable; often highest for scarce premium-cabin awards, but taxes/surcharges apply

How you earn

Earning rule
JAL Card shopping: usually ¥200=1 mile; Shopping Mile Premium generally ¥100=1 mile; special stores double the applicable rate
Programme bonuses
Flight first-use/annual/tier bonuses; JAL Card special stores; Shopping Mile Premium; card-specific JRE/TOKYU routes
Spend that earns
Eligible card shopping and JAL/partner flights
Spend that earns less, or nothing
Fees, cash advances and designated transactions; issuer-side points may apply on some co-brands
Caps, registration and thresholds
Award seats, blackout/availability and transfer caps vary
Expiry
Generally 36 months after accrual month; JAL Card navi miles are unlimited while enrolled as eligible student

Using your points

What points can be used for
JAL/oneworld award flights; upgrades; e JAL Points; JAL coupons; products; partner points; donations; card annual fee on eligible cards
Statement credit or cash
No general cash bill credit; e JAL Points pay eligible JAL fares/tours
Shopping and merchants
JAL coupons, products and partner exchanges
Airlines and travel
Core use: JAL/partner flight awards and upgrades
Hotels
Hotel awards/partners and travel packages
Transit and e-money
Indirect via partner conversion; JAL Card Suica can combine JRE POINT separately
Partner points and gifts
Multiple points, vouchers and merchandise
Investing and charity
Donations; no general point investment
Highest-value route
A flight award with value above the cash-equivalent alternatives and confirmed availability

Programme rules published by jal.co.jp · Recorded from official material on 2026-08-17.Official program rule + card product page; temporary campaigns excluded unless labeled

17 cards

Reward ranges are Kakaku.com’s own calculations as of 2026-08-16. The issuer’s official page governs fees, caps and benefit terms. kakaku.com

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