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Citi ThankYou Rewards
Citi ThankYou Rewards points transfer to 14 airline and hotel programs, most at 1:1, and 7 of them move instantly. Moved to a partner they're typically worth about 1.7¢ each, against 1¢ as cash back.
Transfer partners
| Partner | Ratio | How long |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerAirline miles | 1:11,000 points become 1,000 | 12-24 hours |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesAirline miles | 1:11,000 points become 1,000 | 1-2 days |
| Emirates SkywardsAirline miles | 1:11,000 points become 1,000 | Instant |
| Air France-KLM Flying BlueAirline miles | 1:11,000 points become 1,000 | Instant |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubAirline miles | 1:11,000 points become 1,000 | Instant |
| turkish-miles-smiles | 1:11,000 points become 1,000 | 1-2 days |
| qatar-privilege-club | 1:11,000 points become 1,000 | 1-2 days |
| Avianca LifeMilesAirline miles | 1:11,000 points become 1,000 | Instant |
| Etihad GuestAirline miles | 1:11,000 points become 1,000 | 1-2 days |
| JetBlue TrueBlueAirline miles | 1:11,000 points become 1,000 | Instant |
| Thai Airways Royal Orchid PlusAirline miles | 1:11,000 points become 1,000 | 1-2 days |
| Accor Live LimitlessHotel points | 1:21,000 points become 2,000 | 1-2 days |
| Choice PrivilegesHotel points | 1:11,000 points become 1,000 | Instant |
| Wyndham RewardsHotel points | 1:11,000 points become 1,000 | Instant |
Cards that earn it
- Citi Strata Premier Card · Citi · $95 a year
- Citi Premier Card · Citi · $95 a year
- Citi Strata Premier Card · Citi · No annual fee
- Citi Custom Cash Card · Citi · No annual fee
- Citi Double Cash Card · Citi · No annual fee
What a point is worth
| As cash back or a statement credit | 1¢ |
|---|---|
| Booking travel through the issuer's portal | 1¢ |
| Transferred to a partner, a typical redemption | 1.7¢ |
Per point. "Typical" is the middle of what people get, not the best case.
What counts, and what doesn't
- 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 and partners change, and issuers 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.
- Most transfers go in blocks of 1,000 points, and the airline or hotel account must be in your own name.
Last verified September 26, 2026.