Last updated: October 5, 2025
Citi splits ratios by card. Premium cards (Strata Premier/Elite) usually get 1:1. No‑annual‑fee cards often get ~30% worse ratios (e.g., 1:0.7). Emirates is 5:4.
Current transfer bonuses
| From | To | Bonus | Ends |
| Citi ThankYou | Turkish Miles&Smiles | 50% bonus | Oct 18, 2025 |
| Citi ThankYou | Avianca LifeMiles | 25% bonus | Oct 18, 2025 |
Airline partners (premium‑card ratios shown)
| Program | Alliance | Ratio (premium / no‑fee) | Speed | Best Use Idea |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | oneworld | 1:1 (or 1:0.7 on some cards) | Instant | Great domestic/partners; Web Specials |
| Aeromexico Rewards | SkyTeam | 1:1 / 1:0.7 | ≤48h | RTW niche |
| Avianca LifeMiles | Star | 1:1 / 1:0.7 | Instant | Low fees; UA domestics |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | oneworld | 1:1 / 1:0.7 | Instant | AA/CX awards |
| Emirates Skywards | Non‑alliance | 1:0.8 (5:4) | Instant | Niche |
| Etihad Guest | Non‑alliance | 1:1 / 1:0.7 | Instant | AA partner charts |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLands | Star | 1:1 / 1:0.7 | ≤48h | Unique 1:1 with Citi |
| Flying Blue (AF/KL) | SkyTeam | 1:1 / 1:0.7 | Instant | Promo Rewards |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | U.S. | 1:1 / 1:0.7 | Instant | Simple domestic |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | oneworld | 1:1 / 1:0.7 | Instant | Book AA/oneworld |
| Qatar Privilege Club (Avios) | oneworld | 1:1 / 1:0.7 | Instant | Qsuite when open |
| Singapore KrisFlyer | Star | 1:1 / 1:0.7 | 24–48h | SQ premium |
| Thai Royal Orchid Plus | Star | 1:1 / 1:0.7 | 2–3 days | Regional Asia niches |
| Turkish Miles&Smiles | Star | 1:1 / 1:0.7 | Instant | US domestic UA 7.5K–10K |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | Non‑alliance | 1:1 / 1:0.7 | Instant | ANA premium cabins |
Hotel partners
| Program | Type | Ratio | Speed | Notes |
| Choice Privileges | Hotel | 1:2 (or 1:1.4 on some cards) | Instant | Excellent in Europe |
| Wyndham Rewards | Hotel | 1:1 / 1:0.7 | Instant | Vacasa/road trips |
| ALL – Accor Live Limitless | Hotel | 2:1 / 2:0.7 | 24–48h | Fixed‑value |
| LHW Leaders Club | Hotel | 5:1 / 5:0.7 | 24–48h | Occasional luxury plays |
| Preferred Hotels (I Prefer) | Hotel | 1:4 / 1:2.8 | 24–48h | Boutique stays |
Links: Citi ThankYou transfer hub; partner booking pages (AAdvantage, Flying Blue, Asia Miles, KrisFlyer, Turkish, Virgin, Choice, Wyndham, etc.).
FAQs
Q1. Which airlines can I transfer Citi ThankYou® points to in 2025?
Citi ThankYou® points can be transferred to major global airlines such as American Airlines AAdvantage, Aeromexico Rewards, Air France–KLM Flying Blue, Avianca LifeMiles, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, Singapore KrisFlyer, Turkish Miles&Smiles, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, and more. Most transfers occur instantly, though some may take up to 48 hours.
What are the best Citi ThankYou® transfer partners for maximum value?
Top Citi transfer partners include Avianca LifeMiles for low-fee Star Alliance awards, Turkish Miles&Smiles for cheap United domestic flights, Singapore KrisFlyer for premium long-haul redemptions, and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club for ANA business or first class. The best partner depends on your destination and travel goals.
Do Citi ThankYou® transfer ratios vary by card type?
Yes. Premium cards such as the Citi Strata Premier® and Citi Strata Elite® typically offer 1:1 transfer ratios to airline and hotel partners. No-annual-fee cards, like the Citi Rewards+® or Custom Cash®, often transfer at reduced ratios — around 1:0.7 — and may have limited access to some partners.
How long do Citi ThankYou® point transfers take to complete?
Most Citi ThankYou® transfers are instant, especially to partners like Flying Blue, Virgin Atlantic, and Avianca LifeMiles. However, some programs such as EVA Air, Singapore KrisFlyer, or Accor Live Limitless may take 24–48 hours to process. Always verify timing before booking award flights or hotel stays.
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