Miles, points, or cash? We often get asked which type of rewards is "best". Our answer is it depends on which you'd enjoy the most (duh!). If you could use the cash in your pocket, then the best type of rewards for you may be cash back. If you need a reason to take a hard-earned vacation, then miles may be your reward of choice. If you'd rather keep your options open, then consider using a card that rewards you in points that can be used to redeem for pretty much anything (including cash and miles, although the redemption values may not be as good as actual cash and miles rewards cards).