These days, it seems like every business has a customer rewards program. But which loyalty cards are actually worth keeping in your wallet, and which apps should you never delete from your phone? We've compiled a list of all the best rewards programs for you to take advantage of. But First: Read the Fine Print Even the best rewards program is only as valuable as you make it. A lot of stores offer some amazing customer rewards and birthday freebies. That being said, not all the store rewards programs are worth your time or cash. If it's a store you frequent — whether that's every day, week, or month — these programs can be well worth looking into. SEE ALSO: The Best Birthday Freebies: A Complete Guide Still, we recommend reading the fine print before you sign up. True, that's easier said than done when you have a cashier pushing you to add yet another card to your keychain, but it's worth learning what the customer rewards program is about before you join. Make sure the customer rewards are actually attainable. If a store has super cheap merchandise but is stingy with their point payouts, you could end up spending more than you normally would just to reach that next rewards threshold, or membership tier. And when you've earned your customer rewards, use them (wisely). The 30 Best Customer Rewards Programs So, without further ado, here are the 30 best rewards programs! Are there any you think we should add to the list? AMC Insiders Level Points/Dollar Cost to Join Perks Rewards Earn 20 points for every dollar spent Free Receive a large popcorn refill for free every visit, plus save up to $2 off tickets every Tuesday. Redeem 5,000 points for a $5 reward Premiere Level Points/Dollar Cost to Join Perks Earn 100 points for every dollar spent $15 per year Receive free size upgrades on popcorn and fountain drinks, and save up to $5 on tickets every Tuesday. Barnes & Noble B&N Membership Cost to Join Perks $25 per year When you sign up, you'll receive $60 in bonus coupons. Members also receive free express shipping online, and save 40% off hardcover bestsellers, and 10% off almost everything else. Books-A-Million Millionaire's Club Cost to Join Perks $25 per year Members receive free shipping, save up to 40% off bestsellers and up to 20% off other items, as well as a 10% in-store discount on almost everything else. Also receive free WiFi access in stores, exclusive email offers, and $100 in bonus coupons. Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A One Cost to Join Perks Download the app for Android or iOs for free Order and pay through the app to skip the line and earn free treats Cinemark Movie Club Cost to Join Perks $8.99 per month Receive one 2D ticket every month, with unused tickets rolling over. Plus, receive 20% off concessions, waived online fees, and add-on tickets for only $8.99. CVS CVS ExtraCare Cost to Join Perks Free Receive 2% back in ExtraBuck Rewards, plus extra savings on your favorite items and email-only deals when you provide an email address during sign up. Dick's Sporting Goods Scorecard Points/Dollar Cost to Join Perks Earn 1 point per dollar spent Free Receive exclusive coupons and access to events and redeem 300 points for a $10 reward. It's also valid at Golf Galaxy and Field & Stream. Dunkin' Donuts DD Perks Points/Dollar Cost to Join Perks Earn 5 points per dollar spent Download the app for free on Android or iOS Receive free beverages when you sign up, as well as on your birthday and every 200 points. JCPenney JCPenney Rewards Points/Dollar Cost to Join Perks Earn 1 point for every $2 spent; JCP cardmembers earn 1 point for every dollar spent Free Redeem 200 points for a $10 reward. Plus, receive a birthday offer and bonus rewards. Jersey Mike's Shore Points Points Per Purchase Cost to Join Perks Rewards Redemption Earn 3 points for a Kid's Meal, 4 points for a mini sub or breakfast sandwich, 6 points for a regular sub, wrap, or sub-in-a-tub, and 12 points for a giant sub. Free Receive text offers Redeem 48 points for a mini sub, 72 points for a regular sub, wrap, or sub-in-a-tub, and 144 points for a giant sub. Kohl's Yes2You Rewards Points/Dollar Cost to Join Rewards Earn 1 point for every dollar spent. Free Redeem 100 points for $5 Rewards Cash. Krispy Kreme Krispy Kreme Rewards Points Earned Cost to Join Perks Points earned vary based on your purchases. Download the app for Android or iOS for free Receive exclusive offers and a free gift on your birthday. Redeem points for free beverages and doughnuts. McDonald's McDonald's App Cost to Join Perks Download the app for Android or iOS for free Receive exclusive offers in the app Moosejaw Moosejaw Rewards Cost to Join Perks Free for Basic Level Receive 10% back on every order and 2.5% back on sale items. Redeem points for rewards including t-shirts, fleece, Smartwool socks, and more. High Altitude Tiers Aconcagua Denali K2 Everest Spend $500 annually and receive access to the High-Altitude Lounge in all stores, access to private promotions (25% off on full priced item, with some exclusions) once a year, and early access to key promotions. Spend $1,000 annually, and receive the same benefits as Aconcagua, plus an annual madness gift, and free 6 to 10 day shipping on all orders. Spend $1,500 annually, and receive the same benefits as the previous two levels. Additionally, receive access to private promotions twice a year, 4 to 5 day free shipping on all non Reward Dollars orders over $35 and free 6 to 10 day shipping on non Rewards Dollars under $35, plus access to VIP phone support. Spend $2,000 annually and receive the same benefits as previous levels. Plus, receive 3 day free shipping on non Reward Dollars orders over $35, and free 4 to 5 day shipping on non Reward Dollars orders under $35. Plus, receive free return shipping on all orders. Nordstrom Nordstrom Notes Points/Dollar Cost to Join Perks Earn 1 point per dollar spent; Nordstrom cardmembers earn 2 points per dollar spent. Free Redeem 2,000 points for a $20 Nordstrom Note that can be spent in-store and online at Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack, and HauteLook. Office Depot Office Max Office Depot Office Max Rewards Cost to Join Perks Free Earn 2% back on furniture, supplies, tech, and more. Receive members-only savings, recycling rewards, and rewards for reviews. VIP Cost to Join Perks Spend $500 in 12 months Receive the basic level of perks, as well as 5% back in rewards on ink, toner, paper, and print/copy/ship services. Additionally, receive free delivery with no minimum purchase, and exclusive perks, including birthday offers, free product samples, and more. Omaha Steaks Steaklover Rewards Cost to Join Points/Dollar Perks Free Earn 1 point per dollar spent, or 2 points per dollar spent on Private Reserve items Receive rewards for purchases and referrals, as well as email exclusive offers Premium Level Cost to Join Points/Dollar Perks Spend $300 in 12-month period Earn more points on every purchase Receive access to private offers, as well as a free dessert on your birthday Overtone Pastels Level Points Earned in Past Year Points/Dollar Spent Perks 0 points Earn 2 points for every dollar spent Receive $10 for referring a friend, and provide input on new colors and kits. Vibrants Level Points Earned in Past Year Points/Dollar Perks 500 points Earn 4 points for every dollar spent Receive pastel-level perks, as well as birthday gift points Extremes Level Points Earned in Past Year Points/Dollar Perks 1,200 points Earn 6 points for every dollar spent Receive vibrants-level perks, plus free US shipping, early access to sales, and early access to new colors Petco Pals Rewards Points/Dollar Cost to Join Perks Earn 1 point for every dollar spent Free Receive 5% back on purchases, plus free shipping on repeat deliveries and a free gift on your pet's birthday. Pizza Hut Hut Rewards Points/Dollar Cost to Join Perks Rewards Earn 2 points per dollar spent Free Receive unlimited points on every order, exclusive offers, birthday rewards, and faster checkout. Redeem 150 points for a medium 2-topping pizza, 200 points for any medium pizza, and 250 points for any large pizza. REI REI Co-op Membership Cost to Join Perks $20 for a Lifetime Membership Receive 10% back on purchases in the form of an annual member dividend. Additionally, receive members-only special offers, access to in-store REI Garage sales, and special pricing on REI outdoor classes and events, rentals, shop services, and REI Adventures. Rite Aid Wellness Rewards Points/Dollar Cost to Join Perks Earn 1 point for every dollar spent on non-prescription purchases. Additionally, earn up to 25 points for every prescription filled. Free Receive members-only pricing, exclusive email offers, and automatic savings on participating items. Earn up to 20% off almost the entire store of a year. Sally Beauty Beauty Club Cost to Join Perks $5 per year Receive a $5 reward when you join, plus a 15% savings reward each month you spend $25. Additionally, receive members-only discounts, in-store and online deals, birthday offer, and email exclusive deals and discounts. Plus, renew your membership on time and receive a free item. Beauty Students Cost to Join Perks Free when you present your beauty school ID and complete an application Receive Pro pricing on every item, exclusive monthly discounts, and special email offers Pro Level Cost to Join Perks Free when you present your professional beauty license or proof of salon ownership and complete an application Receive the lowest prices on items, price match guarantee, auto ship plus an extra 10% off, exclusive offers and deals, personal shopper, and birthday offer Sephora Insider Level Cost to Join Perks Free Receive a birthday gift, Rewards Bazaar, access to the Beauty Insider Community, and free beauty classes. Plus, receive flash 2-day shipping on all orders for $10 per year. VIB Level Cost to Join Perks Spend $350 per calendar year Receive Insider-level perks, plus monthly gifts, one free custom makeover, and flash 2-day shipping on all orders for $10 per year. Rouge Level Cost to Join Perks Spend $1,000 per calendar year Receive VIB-level perks, plus free custom makeovers, free flash 2-day shipping on all orders, private hotline access, and invitations to exclusive events. Sonic Sonic App Cost to Join Perks Download the app for Android or iOS for free Receive a free slush reward when you create an account, and monthly rewards when you reload your MySONIC card Starbucks Green Level Cost to Join Number of Stars Earned Stars/Dollar Perks Download the app for Android or iOS for free 0-299 stars Earn 2 stars per dollar spent Pay and order ahead by phone, and receive birthday rewards, free in-store refills, and member events and offers. Gold Level Number of Stars Earned Perks 300+ stars Receive Green-Level perks, plus monthly double-star days, personalized gold card, and reward every 125 stars Ulta Ultamate Member Level Cost to Join Points/Dollar Perks Spend $0 per calendar year Earn 1 point for every dollar spent Receive a free birthday gift, and double points during your birthday month Platinum Level Cost to Join Points/Dollar Perks Spend $450 per calendar year Earn 1.25 points per dollar spent Receive Member-level perks, plus a $10 birthday coupon. Additionally, your earned points will never expire. Diamond Level Cost to Join Points/Dollar Perks Spend $1,200 per calendar year Earn 1.5 points for every dollar spent Receive Platinum-level perks, plus free shipping on $25, and an annual $25 beauty services reward card. Walgreens Balance Rewards Points Earned Cost to Join Rewards Varies, but you can earn points for purchases as well as making healthy choices like walking, managing your weight, tracking blood pressure, and more. Free Redeem points for dollars off future purchases Wendy's Wendy's App Cost to Join Perks Download the app for Android or iOS for free Receive access to exclusive offers in the app Williams-Sonoma The Key Valid Stores Cost to Join Perks Use at Pottery Barn, pottery barn kids, PB Teen, Williams-Sonoma, Williams-Sonoma Home, West Elm, and Mark Graham Free Earn 3% back in Reward Dollars, as well as exclusive Key Holder offers, plus free in-store gift packaging, and free in-home design consultations. Readers, what are the best rewards programs you know about? Share your favorites in the comments below. Related DealNews Blog Posts: Can You Get Groceries Delivered If You Don't Live in a City? 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