Citi ThankYou Rewards
Citi ThankYou Rewards points transfer to 20 airline and hotel programs, most at 1:1. Moved to a partner they're typically worth about 1.7¢ each, against 1¢ as cash back.
- Transfer partners
- 20
- 15 airlines, 5 hotels
- At 1:1
- 15 of 20
- None instant
- Published value
- 1.5 to 1.9¢
- a point, from 4 publishers
- Cards that earn it
- 9
- in our catalog
What 10,000 points are worth
The same points, spent different ways. "Typical" is the middle of what people get, not the best case.
- Cash back or a statement credit$1001¢ each
- Travel booked through the issuer's portal$1001¢ each
- Transferred to a partner, a typical award$1701.7¢ each
Where Citi ThankYou Rewards points can go
Airlines
| Partner | Ratio | Transfer time |
|---|---|---|
| Air France-KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 | Immediate |
| American AAdvantage | 1:1 | Not listed |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 | Immediate |
| Cathay (Asia Miles) | 1:1 | Immediate |
| Emirates Skywards | 1:0.81,000 points become 800 | Not listed |
| Etihad Guest | 1:1 | About 1 hour |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLands | 1:1 | About 1 day |
| Japan Airlines Mileage Bank | 1:1 | Not listed |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 1:1 | Immediate |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 | About 1 day |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 | About 1 day |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer | 1:1 | About 20 hours |
| Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus | 1:1 | 3 to 7 days |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles | 1:1 | About 17 hours |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 | Immediate |
Hotels
| Partner | Ratio | Transfer time |
|---|---|---|
| Accor Live Limitless | 2:11,000 points become 500 | About 2 days |
| Choice Privileges | 1:1.51,000 points become 1,500 | Not listed |
| Leading Hotels of the World Leaders Club | 5:11,000 points become 200 | Not listed |
| Preferred Hotels I Prefer | 1:21,000 points become 2,000 | Not listed |
| Wyndham Rewards | 1:1 | Not listed |
Cards that earn Citi ThankYou Rewards
Before you transfer
- Transfers go one way. Once points move to a partner they can't come back, so transfer only when the award you want is there to book.
- Ratios change. Issuers add and drop partners and run limited-time transfer bonuses. Check the terms on the day you move.
- "Instant" usually means minutes. Some partners take days, and an award seat can disappear while points are in transit.
- Blocks and names. Most transfers go in blocks of 1,000, and the airline or hotel account must be in your own name.
Membership
- When points expire
- Points on current ThankYou cards do not expire while the account is open. If you close a card or convert it to a non-ThankYou card, you have 60 days to use the points tied to it. Some legacy cards use 3- or 5-year expiry, and Citi can forfeit points at once if it closes an account for fraud or misuse.
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Questions about Citi ThankYou Rewards
Where can Citi ThankYou Rewards points be transferred?
To 20 partners: 15 airline programs and 5 hotel programs, including Air France-KLM Flying Blue, American AAdvantage, Avianca LifeMiles and Cathay (Asia Miles).
What is the Citi ThankYou Rewards transfer ratio?
Most partners are 1:1. The exceptions: Emirates Skywards at 1:0.8, Accor Live Limitless at 2:1, Choice Privileges at 1:1.5, Leading Hotels of the World Leaders Club at 5:1 and Preferred Hotels I Prefer at 1:2.
How long does a Citi ThankYou Rewards transfer take?
None of the partners are instant. The rest take from hours to a few days, and a transfer can't be reversed once it's sent.
How much are Citi ThankYou Rewards points worth?
It depends how you use them: 1¢ as cash back or a statement credit, 1¢ as travel booked through the issuer's portal and 1.7¢ as transferred to a partner, a typical award. 10,000 points are worth about $170 at the typical rate.
Which cards earn Citi ThankYou Rewards?
Citi Strata Premier Card, Citi Custom Cash Card, Citi Double Cash Card, Citi Premier Card, Citi Prestige Card, Citi Rewards+ Card, Citi Strata Card, Citi Strata Elite Card and Citi ThankYou Preferred Card.
Do Citi ThankYou Rewards points expire?
Points on current ThankYou cards do not expire while the account is open. If you close a card or convert it to a non-ThankYou card, you have 60 days to use the points tied to it. Some legacy cards use 3- or 5-year expiry, and Citi can forfeit points at once if it closes an account for fraud or misuse.