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AARPTeri
Community Manager
Feb 23, 2026 6:14 PM UTC

Rewarding Moments: What motivates you more: sweepstakes entries or guaranteed rewards?

What motivates you more: sweepstakes entries or guaranteed rewards?

 

Tell us what your preference is with AARP Rewards!

 

 

338 replies

Contributor ⭐
Mar 21, 2026 6:59 PM UTC

For an organization that does SO many things right (!), I am underwhelmed by the rewards program. First of all, I would like to be able to actually purchase a gift card with my points - not just receive a discount on them. Also, in addition, the options available need to be broadened to include food and hotel cards. Finally, I like the e-card option and would gladly make use of them. However, there needs to be more options. Why not offer a "Thinking of You" or "Just Because" or generic option? People don't only send cards on birthdays, anniversaries and graduations.

Contributor ⭐
Mar 22, 2026 4:07 AM UTC

  I agree with you 100%. I would like to get gift cards worth $10.00 and up depending on points. Something you wouldn't be embarrased to take in to place to eat. The instant wins are a joke as well. I've spent points on them just to use my points.

Contributor ⭐
Mar 21, 2026 6:11 PM UTC

  I would like to be able to cash in points for an actual reward without paying any extra.  A free magazine subscription (but better magazines than have been offered lately), or an actual gift card to Walmart or some other store that most people have near them, again, without having to pay money.

Contributor ⭐
Mar 22, 2026 4:08 AM UTC

  I totally agree with you!!!!!!!

Contributor ⭐
Mar 21, 2026 5:52 PM UTC

The rewards have never gotten me anything, so I guess the gift card discounts, if those are being counted.

Contributor ⭐
Mar 21, 2026 4:29 PM UTC

Prizes 

Contributor ⭐
Mar 21, 2026 2:40 PM UTC

Guaranteed rewards.

Contributor ⭐
Mar 21, 2026 1:13 PM UTC
  • PRIZES  •.   
Contributor ⭐
Mar 21, 2026 12:55 PM UTC

playing games

Contributor ⭐
Mar 21, 2026 11:07 AM UTC

Food and stays rewards.

Contributor ⭐
Mar 21, 2026 10:40 AM UTC

Guaranteed rewards

Contributor ⭐
Mar 21, 2026 10:32 AM UTC

Guaranteed rewards on gift cards we can use.