Transfer bonus history
Citi ThankYou Points Transfer Bonus
Updated September 22, 2026
The current Citi ThankYou Points transfer bonus is +25% to Avianca LifeMiles; confirm a bookable redemption before you transfer.
Active Bonuses
The Avianca LifeMiles loyalty program allows members to redeem miles for airline tickets, hotel stays, car rentals, and more. As a member of Star Alliance, Avianca serves more than 100 cities in North, Central, South America, and Europe, and offers LifeMiles members access to more than 1,300 destinations worldwide. For more information, visit www.LifeMiles.com It ends October 24, 2026. It is best suited to travelers with a confirmed redemption, not a speculative balance transfer.
Timing Patterns
Based on 39 recorded bonuses — when each partner typically runs offers.
| Partner | Bonuses | Avg Bonus | Per Year | Peak Months | Last Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | +29% | 0.9× | FebMarJan | Mar 2026 | |
| 9 | +25% | 1.2× | MarAugNov | Mar 2026 | |
| 3 | +38% | 0.4× | JanMayAug | Aug 2026 | |
| 3 | +50% | 1.1× | AprJunNov | Jun 2026 | |
| 3 | +17% | 0.4× | JunAug | Jun 2024 | |
| 2 | +25% | 2× | AprAug | Aug 2026 | |
| 2 | +25% | 2× | FebMay | May 2026 | |
| 2 | +25% | 2× | JulNov | Jul 2016 | |
| 1 | +20% | 1× | Jul | Jul 2026 | |
| 1 | +30% | 1× | Jun | Jun 2026 | |
| 1 | +30% | 1× | May | May 2026 | |
| 1 | +25% | 1× | Mar | Mar 2019 | |
| 1 | +30% | 1× | Jun | Jun 2016 |
Bonus History
All recorded Citi ThankYou Points transfer bonuses, grouped by partner.
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
10 bonuses| +30% | Mar 2026 – Apr 2026 | |
| +30% | Nov 2024 – Nov 2024 | |
| +30% | Oct 2024 – Nov 2024 | |
| +30% | Feb 2024 – Mar 2024 | |
| +30% | Feb 2023 – Mar 2023 | |
| +30% | May 2019 – Jun 2019 | |
| +30% | Sep 2018 – Oct 2018 | |
| +25% | Jan 2017 – Mar 2017 | |
| +25% | Mar 2016 – Apr 2016 | |
| +25% | Jun 2015 – Aug 2015 |
Avianca LifeMiles
9 bonuses| +25% | Mar 2026 – Apr 2026 | |
| +25% | Mar 2024 – Apr 2024 | |
| +25% | Oct 2023 – Nov 2023 | |
| +25% | Jun 2023 – Jun 2023 | |
| +25% | Apr 2022 – Apr 2022 | |
| +25% | Aug 2021 – Aug 2021 | |
| +25% | Aug 2020 – Sep 2020 | |
| +25% | Nov 2019 – Dec 2019 | |
| +25% | Nov 2018 – Dec 2018 |
Turkish Miles&Smiles
3 bonuses| +40% up to 125,000 bonus miles | Aug 2026 – Aug 2026 | Bonus miles will be awarded by Turkish in early September |
| +50% | May 2024 – Jun 2024 | |
| +25% | Jan 2019 – Feb 2019 |
Accor Live Limitless
3 bonuses| +50% | Jun 2026 – Jul 2026 | Accor has a revenue based program where 2,000 points = €40 off the booking price. |
| +50% | Apr 2024 – May 2024 | |
| +50% | Nov 2023 – Apr 2026 | End date not documented on source; promotion believed concluded before Apr 2024 bonus |
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
3 bonuses| +15% | Jun 2024 – Jul 2024 | |
| +15% | Jun 2018 – Jul 2018 | |
| +20% | Aug 2017 – Sep 2017 |
Leaders Club
2 bonuses| +25% | Aug 2026 – Sep 2026 | |
| +25% | Apr 2026 – May 2026 | 1,000 Citi points normally transfers into 200 Leaders Club points, but will become 250 points with this bonus. Each Leaders point is worth about 8 cents each, though it can be as high as 10 cents each in some cases. Combined with the Citi transfer bonus, that’s a value of 2-2.5 cents each per Citi point, which makes for some incredible hotel redemption options! |
Wyndham Rewards
2 bonuses| +25% | May 2026 – Jun 2026 | 25% transfer bonus from Citi ThankYou Points to Wyndham Rewards, converting at 1:1.25 instead of the standard 1:1. |
| +25% | Feb 2026 – Mar 2026 |
Etihad Guest
2 bonuses| +25% | Jul 2016 – Jul 2016 | |
| +25% | Nov 2015 – Dec 2015 |
Flying Blue
1 bonus| +20% | Jul 2026 – Aug 2026 |
Qatar Avios
1 bonus| +30% | Jun 2026 – Jun 2026 | Not as good as the 25-35% bonus that was offered 10/2024. This bonus is actually from Qatar not Citi, Citi just the only one participating. |
I Prefer Hotel Rewards
1 bonus| +30% | May 2026 – Jun 2026 | Normally you can transfer 1,000 Citi ThankYou points and receive 2,000 Preferred Hotels iPreferred program points and with this transfer bonus that changes to 2,600 points. |
Qantas Frequent Flyer
1 bonus| +25% | Mar 2019 – Apr 2019 |
Malaysia Airlines Enrich
1 bonus| +30% | Jun 2016 – Jun 2016 | Tiered bonus: 15-30% depending on transfer amount; exact tier breakpoints not documented |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Citi ThankYou Points run transfer bonuses?
Yes — Citi ThankYou Points has offered transfer bonuses to partner programs. CardCurator has tracked 40 bonuses, most frequently to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
When does Citi ThankYou Points typically run transfer bonuses?
Based on historical data, Citi ThankYou Points transfer bonuses to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club most commonly launch in February and March. They average 29% and occur approximately 0.9 times per year.
How large are Citi ThankYou Points transfer bonuses?
Citi ThankYou Points transfer bonuses have historically averaged 29% across tracked offers. Larger bonuses (30-40%+) typically run during major promotions tied to airline sales or holiday travel periods.
Which partners does Citi ThankYou Points offer transfer bonuses to?
The most frequent Citi ThankYou Points transfer bonus partners tracked by CardCurator are: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Turkish Miles&Smiles, Accor Live Limitless, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles. Partner availability can change, so check the full tracker above.
How do I get alerted when a Citi ThankYou Points transfer bonus is live?
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