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Credit cards that earn LIFE Points

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

Life Card

Official programme page

How LIFE Points works

Run by
Life Card
What a point is worth
Variable by exchange; calculate yen value before comparing

How you earn

Earning rule
Card-specific Life Points per ¥1,000; stage and birthday-month multipliers apply under current rules
Programme bonuses
Birthday month 3x; annual-use stage; card-specific campaigns/cashback
Spend that earns
Eligible shopping
Spend that earns less, or nothing
Fees, cash advances and designated transactions
Caps, registration and thresholds
Bonus and conversion minimums vary
Expiry
Up to 5 years when required carry-forward procedures/conditions are met

Using your points

What points can be used for
Cash back; gift cards/e-gifts; partner points; ANA miles; products; donations
Statement credit or cash
Cash-back exchange is available at a program-specific ratio
Shopping and merchants
Gift cards/e-gifts and products
Airlines and travel
ANA-mile transfer and travel-related items
Hotels
Indirect via gift/partner routes
Transit and e-money
Selected e-money/partner routes
Partner points and gifts
Multiple loyalty programs and ANA
Investing and charity
Donations; limited financial routes
Highest-value route
Highest-yen gift/partner route you will actually use; track extension procedures

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

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231 cards and 391 network variants recorded from official issuer lineup and product pages as of 2026-08-16. Fees, benefits and campaigns change — check the issuer page before applying.