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Renfe Más Renfe vs Trenitalia CartaFreccia: what to know
Trenitalia CartaFreccia is the loyalty programme of Italy's Trenitalia, which rewards travel on its Frecce trains with points that can be spent on reward tickets and other rewards and that also set a member's Argento, Oro or Platino status. [2] [5] This guide compares it with Spain's Renfe Más Renfe, and the earning, tier and redemption rules below are CartaFreccia's: they apply to travel with Trenitalia and its published partners. [2] The timetable matters most in 2026, because Trenitalia says the programme ends on 31 December 2026, with reward points usable until 31 March 2027. [5]
Facts checked: 18 October 2026
Key takeaways
- CartaFreccia points are collected on Trenitalia's Frecce trains and from a published list of partners, and the points collected on journeys also open up Argento, Oro and Platino status. [2] [5]
- Rewards can be claimed from 300 points and cover rail rewards as well as more than 100 rewards in the CartaFreccia Collection. [2]
- Higher tiers add a points bonus on every journey: 10% at Argento, 25% at Oro, 50% at Platino and 100% at Platino Infinito. [2] [5]
- Trenitalia says the programme ends on 31 December 2026, with reward points usable until 31 March 2027. [5]
How do you earn CartaFreccia points?
The core earning route is the train itself: Trenitalia describes every euro spent on a Frecce journey as bringing a member closer to rewards and to Argento, Oro and Platino status. [5] The programme is presented as one for customers who travel at high speed, and members can claim rewards from 300 points. [2]
Points also arrive from partners named on the programme page. Best Western Hotels & Resorts awards 125 CartaFreccia points for each stay in Italy and Malta. Starhotels awards points for spending at Starhotels Collezione and Premium; Citybreaks Carnet bookings add up to 25% off, breakfast included and double points until 31 December 2026. appTaxi awards 1 point for every €2 spent on rides requested and paid through the app. [5] Members can convert Esselunga Fìdaty points into CartaFreccia points, and activating an electricity or gas offer with E.ON Energia also collects CartaFreccia points. [5] Booking.com stays booked and completed by 7 January 2027 under the year-end offer earn points for members, and Avis, Budget and Maggiore rentals carry rental discounts together with CartaFreccia points. [5]
Status changes the rate at which journeys earn: Argento members collect 10% more points on every journey, Oro members 25% more, Platino members 50% more and Platino Infinito members 100% more. [2] [5]
How do you reach CartaFreccia status tiers?
Progression is tied to the points collected on journeys rather than to a separate qualification currency: Trenitalia says that with the points collected on their journeys, members can access the exclusive Argento, Oro and Platino statuses. [2] Each tier then carries its own points bonus and travel benefits. [2]
| Tier | Extra points per journey | Published benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Argento (Silver) | 10% [2] | FrecciaClub access; two free service upgrades [2] |
| Oro (Gold) | 25% [2] | FrecciaLounge access for the member and one companion; three free service upgrades; changing a reservation on board; dedicated customer service on WhatsApp [2] |
| Platino (Platinum) | 50% [2] | FrecciaLounge access for the member and two companions; four free service upgrades; one free ticket and the SuperFlex fare [2] |
| Platino Infinito | 100% [5] | A tier that never expires; FrecciaLounge access for the member and two companions; five free service upgrades; no period restriction when requesting reward tickets; Meeting Area and on-board lounge [5] |
How do you redeem CartaFreccia points?
Rewards can be requested from 300 points, and members choose between rail rewards and more than 100 rewards from the CartaFreccia Collection. [2] Points are collected throughout the life of the programme and are used for reward tickets or for items from the Collection. [5]
The spending window is fixed: Trenitalia says reward points can be used until 31 March 2027, and advises members not to wait until the last moment to request reward tickets or to choose Collection items. [5] Platino Infinito members are the exception on timing, since that tier comes with no period restriction when requesting reward tickets. [5]
Exceptions and limits
- End of programme. CartaFreccia ends on 31 December 2026, points can be collected up to that date, and they must be spent by 31 March 2027. [5]
- Non-expiring tier. Platino Infinito is described as a status that never expires, and it is the tier that carries no period restriction on reward-ticket requests. [5]
- Partner conditions. Best Western points apply to stays in Italy and Malta, Starhotels double points apply to Citybreaks Carnet bookings and run only to 31 December 2026, the Booking.com offer requires a booking and stay by 7 January 2027, and appTaxi points apply to rides requested and paid in the app. [5]
- Member-only fares. Some discounted fares are reserved for members and depend on age: FrecciaYOUNG is for members under 30 travelling from €19, and FrecciaSENIOR is for members over 60 travelling from €29. [2] [5]
- Where the rules apply. The benefits and rules described here are CartaFreccia's and cover travel with Trenitalia and the partners named on its programme pages, not travel with another operator. [2]
Frequently asked questions
When does CartaFreccia end?
Trenitalia states that the programme ends on 31 December 2026, with reward points collectable up to that date and usable until 31 March 2027. [5]
How many points do you need for a CartaFreccia reward?
Rewards can be claimed from 300 points, and the choice includes rail rewards and more than 100 rewards from the CartaFreccia Collection. [2]
Do CartaFreccia tiers earn bonus points?
Yes. Argento earns 10% more points per journey, Oro 25% more, Platino 50% more and Platino Infinito 100% more. [2] [5]
Can you join CartaFreccia from the Trenitalia app?
Members who are already registered on the Trenitalia website, or who are X-GO customers, can join from the Trenitalia app as well as online. [2]
Sources
Sources checked on 18 October 2026. Renfe Más Renfe is not covered here; the rules above are Trenitalia's own CartaFreccia terms.
- Trenitalia CartaFreccia programme page (English), checked 18 October 2026
- Trenitalia CartaFreccia programme page (Italian), checked 18 October 2026