Citi ThankYou Rewards transfer partners
Citi ThankYou Rewards points transfer to 22 programs: 16 airlines, 5 hotels and 1 other. Most transfer at 1:1 and usually arrive instantly. 2 bonuses are running right now.
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Airline partners (16)
| Partner | Ratio | Transfer time | Last bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
 Aeromexico Rewards | 1:1 | Almost Instantly | None |
 Air France-KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 | Almost Instantly | 20%, Jul 2026 |
 American AAdvantage | 1:1 | Almost Instant | None |
 Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 | Almost Instantly | 25%, Sep 2026 |
 Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 1:1 | Almost Instantly | 10%, Oct 2026 |
 Emirates Skywards | 1:0.8 | Almost Instantly | None |
 Etihad Guest | 1:1 | Almost Instantly | Up to 40%, Oct 2024 |
 EVA Air Infinity MileageLands | 1:1 | 2 days | None |
 JAL Mileage Bank | 1:1 | Almost Instant | 30%, Sep 2026 |
 JetBlue TrueBlue | 1:1 | Almost Instantly | 25%, Sep 2019 |
 Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 | Almost Instantly | 20%, Oct 2025 |
 Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 | 2 days | Up to 35%, Oct 2026 |
 Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer | 1:1 | 2 days | Up to 15%, Oct 2021 |
 Thai Royal Orchid Plus | 1:1 | 4 days | None |
 Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles | 1:1 | 1-2 Days | 40%, Nov 2026 |
 Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 | 2 days | Up to 30%, Mar 2026 |
Hotel partners (5)
| Partner | Ratio | Transfer time | Last bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
 Accor Live Limitless | 2:1 | Up to 48 hours | 50%, Jun 2026 |
 Choice Privileges | 1:1.5 | Almost Instantly | None |
 I Prefer (Preferred Hotels & Resorts) | 1:2 | Almost Instantly | 30%, May 2026 |
 Leading Hotels of the World Leaders Club | 5:1 | Almost Instantly | 25%, Aug 2026 |
 Wyndham Rewards | 1:1 | Within 24 Hours | 25%, May 2026 |
Other partners (1)
| Partner | Ratio | Transfer time | Last bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Red | 1:1 | 2 days | None |
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Frequently asked questions
What are Citi ThankYou Rewards' transfer partners?
Citi ThankYou Rewards transfers to 22 programs. Airlines: Aeromexico Rewards (1:1), Air France-KLM Flying Blue (1:1), American AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), EVA Air Infinity MileageLands (1:1), JAL Mileage Bank (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (1:1), Thai Royal Orchid Plus (1:1), Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles (1:1) and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Hotels: Accor Live Limitless (2:1), Choice Privileges (1:1.5), I Prefer (Preferred Hotels & Resorts) (1:2), Leading Hotels of the World Leaders Club (5:1) and Wyndham Rewards (1:1). Other: Virgin Red (1:1).
Do all Citi transfer partners transfer at 1:1?
No. 17 of 22 do. Emirates Skywards transfers at 1:0.8, so 1,000 Citi points become 800. Accor Live Limitless transfers at 2:1, so 1,000 Citi points become 500. Choice Privileges transfers at 1:1.5, so 1,000 Citi points become 1,500. I Prefer (Preferred Hotels & Resorts) transfers at 1:2, so 1,000 Citi points become 2,000. Leading Hotels of the World Leaders Club transfers at 5:1, so 1,000 Citi points become 200.
How long do Citi transfers take?
13 of 22 Citi transfers are typically instant. EVA Air Infinity MileageLands takes 2 days, Qatar Airways Privilege Club takes 2 days, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer takes 2 days, Thai Royal Orchid Plus takes 4 days, Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles takes 1-2 days, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club takes 2 days, Accor Live Limitless takes up to 48 hours, Wyndham Rewards takes within 24 hours and Virgin Red takes 2 days. Check award space is still there before a slow transfer, since seats can disappear while you wait.
Is there a Citi transfer bonus right now?
Yes. As of November 9, 2026: +40% to Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles until November 30, 2026 and +10% to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles until November 14, 2026. The Transfer Bonus Tracker lists every live bonus and emails free alerts when new ones start.
How often does Citi run transfer bonuses?
Citi ran 16 transfer bonuses in the 12 months to Nov 2026, and 93 since 2017 in AwardHack's records. The most frequent partners are Avianca LifeMiles (19), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (13) and Air France-KLM Flying Blue (9). The typical bonus is 27.5%.
Can Citi points transfer to United, American, Delta or Hyatt?
Citi reaches American at 1:1. It doesn't transfer to United, Delta, Southwest, Alaska and Hyatt.
Which cards earn Citi points?
Citi Strata, Citi Strata Elite and Citi Strata Premier earn points you can transfer to Citi ThankYou Rewards' partners.
Other points
Banks add and drop partners and change ratios with little notice, and some cards transfer at different rates. Confirm on Citi ThankYou Rewards's transfer page before you move points; transfers can't be undone.