While most hotel loyalty programs (like Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, or World of Hyatt) do not offer a direct "Points for Cash" button on their official websites, you can effectively trade them for cash through several indirect methods. The most common "official" way is to redeem points for retail gift cards (e.g., Amazon or Starbucks) or "Statement Credits" if you have a co-branded credit card, though this usually offers poor value (often 0.3 to 0.5 cents per point). In 2026, many people turn to third-party mileage and point brokers who will buy your points for a cash payout via PayPal or bank transfer. While this can provide "instant liquidity" for unused points, it is important to know that selling your points often violates the airline or hotel's Terms of Service, which could result in your account being audited or shut down if you are caught. A safer, "middle-ground" option is to use your points to book a hotel stay for a friend or family member who then pays you directly, or to use the "Cash + Points" booking option to reduce the out-of-pocket cost of your own travel, thereby "saving" your actual cash.