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OneKeyCash: Expedia’s New Travel Rewards Program

Save and Earn with OneKeyCash

Members of the OneKeyCash rewards program stand to save significantly on their travel expenses. With Member Prices, they can expect a minimum discount of 10% on thousands of hotel stays. This saving can even extend to 30% if a hotel booking accompanies a flight reservation.

Furthermore, OneKeyCash is a versatile rewards currency. Members can use it to reserve hotel rooms, vacation rentals, flights, car rentals, and various activities. The transition has been seamless for existing members, as Expedia and Hotels.com rewards have been efficiently converted into OneKeyCash, making the reward viewing and utilization process more streamlined. Learn more about OneKeyCash.

Tiered Benefits and How to Climb the Ladder

The more you travel, the more you gain with One Key. Every booking element, such as a hotel night, a flight ticket, or a car rental day, pushes you further up the membership tiers. Starting at Silver, where a mere 2-night stay and a 3-day car rental can get you 5 trip elements, members can climb to Gold and Platinum with increasing travel elements.

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Membership Process and Eligibility

One Key is currently exclusive to the US. To join or to transition from previous rewards schemes, users need to be registered on the US versions of Expedia, Hotels.com, or Vrbo. Existing members of these platforms will likely see their accounts automatically migrated to OneKey. Vrbo users need to accept the T&Cs for this transition.

Earning and Utilizing OneKeyCash

Members who book through Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo earn rewards on all eligible bookings. A significant 2% of every dollar spent on eligible hotels, rentals, activities, and more transforms into OneKeyCash. When it comes to flights, every dollar yields 0.2% in OneKeyCash. Notably, this is over and above any airline loyalty earnings or credit card rewards.

Achieving a higher status within One Key’s tier system boosts your OneKeyCash earnings. Silver members see a 50% hike in their earnings, Gold members earn double, and Platinum members can earn three times the base OneKeyCash.

How to Track and Redeem OneKeyCash

Members can effortlessly monitor their rewards via their rewards activity page. Once confirmed, OneKeyCash can be used anytime. It’s important to note that OneKeyCash applies only to USD ‘Pay Now’ bookings and some participating vacation rentals. To apply OneKeyCash to flight bookings, members should have sufficient funds to cover the entire flight cost.

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Achieving Tier Status

One Key rewards its members based on the number of trip elements they accumulate. Every element of a trip, like a hotel night or a car rental day, counts. For a trip element to qualify, it must be worth at least $25 in USD, excluding taxes and fees.

Tier qualifications are:

  • Blue: Registration (free)
  • Silver: 5 trip elements in a year
  • Gold: 15 trip elements in a year
  • Platinum: 30 trip elements in a year

3-Step Process to Redeem Rewards with OneKeyCash:

Track Your Rewards:

  • Log into your account on the respective platform (Expedia, Hotels.com, or Vrbo).
  • Navigate to the “rewards activity” page to view your accumulated OneKeyCash balance and monitor your tier status progress.

Choose Eligible Bookings:

  • Ensure you are making US dollar ‘Pay Now’ bookings. OneKeyCash is applicable on select eligible hotels, vacation rentals, flights, and other travel services. Make sure to review the terms and conditions to understand which bookings qualify.

Apply OneKeyCash at Checkout:

  • When finalizing your booking, opt to redeem your OneKeyCash. The amount available will be deducted from the total cost of your booking. Ensure you have enough OneKeyCash to cover the entire cost for certain bookings, like flights. Once applied, finalize your booking as usual.

Remember, OneKeyCash is not transferable between members, but you can redeem it for eligible bookings made in someone else’s name. Always review the specific terms and restrictions related to redemption to maximize your benefits.

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Tier Discounts and Other FAQs

Joining One Key instantly unlocks member savings. Registration offers a minimum of 10% off on thousands of hotels. Adding a hotel to a flight booking further escalates the savings to up to 30%.

One Key is absolutely free to join. By registering, users start earning OneKeyCash immediately and gain instant access to Member Prices.

Existing members might wonder about their Expedia Rewards points and Hotels.com Stamps. Most of these will be auto-converted to OneKeyCash. For instance, 100 Expedia Rewards points will become $1.00 OneKeyCash, and a $100 reward night at Hotels.com will translate to $100 OneKeyCash.

In Conclusion

OneKeyCash is a significant leap towards a unified rewards system, offering users flexibility, enhanced savings, and more transparent rewards management. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or an occasional vacationer, OneKeyCash is set to elevate your travel experience.