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CITI POINTS GUIDE

Citi transfer partners

Every reviewed airline and hotel transfer option for ThankYou points, with standard ratios, expected timing, live bonuses, and the details that can change your decision.

Quick answer

Citi currently transfers to 15 airline and 5 hotel programs. 5 routes are not the standard 1:1 rate.

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COMPLETE PARTNER DIRECTORY

Where Citi points can go

This is a directional list: points move from Citi into the destination program. Search award space first—transfers are usually final.

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VERIFIED DESTINATIONS

Airlines

15
airline

Aeromexico

Aeromexico

Standard ratio
1:1
Typical time
Usually instant
Minimum transfer
1,000 points
Transfer increments
1,000-point steps
Account linking required
Important route details

Exception: ThankYou transfer access and ratios depend on the card linked to the account. Confirm the live ratio at ThankYou.com; transfers are final.

Eligibility: Displayed ratios are the full transfer rates available with an eligible premium ThankYou card, such as Citi Strata Premier, Citi Strata Elite, or Citi Prestige. Other ThankYou cards may have fewer partners or lower ratios.

Region: United States Citi ThankYou Rewards program.

airline

Flying Blue

Air France-KLM

Standard ratio
1:1
Typical time
Usually instant
Minimum transfer
1,000 points
Transfer increments
1,000-point steps
Account linking required
Important route details

Exception: ThankYou transfer access and ratios depend on the card linked to the account. Confirm the live ratio at ThankYou.com; transfers are final.

Eligibility: Displayed ratios are the full transfer rates available with an eligible premium ThankYou card, such as Citi Strata Premier, Citi Strata Elite, or Citi Prestige. Other ThankYou cards may have fewer partners or lower ratios.

Region: United States Citi ThankYou Rewards program.

airline

AAdvantage

American Airlines

Standard ratio
1:1
Typical time
Usually instant
Minimum transfer
1,000 points
Transfer increments
1,000-point steps
Only from this tracked currency
Important route details

Exception: ThankYou transfer access and ratios depend on the card linked to the account. Confirm the live ratio at ThankYou.com; transfers are final.

Eligibility: Displayed ratios are the full transfer rates available with an eligible premium ThankYou card, such as Citi Strata Premier, Citi Strata Elite, or Citi Prestige. Other ThankYou cards may have fewer partners or lower ratios.

Region: United States Citi ThankYou Rewards program.

airline

LifeMiles

Avianca

Standard ratio
1:1
Typical time
Usually instant
Minimum transfer
1,000 points
Transfer increments
1,000-point steps
Account linking required
Important route details

Exception: ThankYou transfer access and ratios depend on the card linked to the account. Confirm the live ratio at ThankYou.com; transfers are final.

Eligibility: Displayed ratios are the full transfer rates available with an eligible premium ThankYou card, such as Citi Strata Premier, Citi Strata Elite, or Citi Prestige. Other ThankYou cards may have fewer partners or lower ratios.

Region: United States Citi ThankYou Rewards program.

airline

Asia Miles

Cathay Pacific

Standard ratio
1:1
Typical time
Usually instant
Minimum transfer
1,000 points
Transfer increments
1,000-point steps
Account linking required
Important route details

Exception: ThankYou transfer access and ratios depend on the card linked to the account. Confirm the live ratio at ThankYou.com; transfers are final.

Eligibility: Displayed ratios are the full transfer rates available with an eligible premium ThankYou card, such as Citi Strata Premier, Citi Strata Elite, or Citi Prestige. Other ThankYou cards may have fewer partners or lower ratios.

Region: United States Citi ThankYou Rewards program.

airline

Emirates

Emirates

Standard ratio
5:4
Typical time
Usually instant
Minimum transfer
1,000 points
Transfer increments
1,000-point steps
Account linking required
Important route details

Exception: ThankYou transfer access and ratios depend on the card linked to the account. Confirm the live ratio at ThankYou.com; transfers are final.

Eligibility: Displayed ratios are the full transfer rates available with an eligible premium ThankYou card, such as Citi Strata Premier, Citi Strata Elite, or Citi Prestige. Other ThankYou cards may have fewer partners or lower ratios.

Region: United States Citi ThankYou Rewards program.

airline

Etihad

Etihad Airways

Standard ratio
1:1
Typical time
Usually instant
Minimum transfer
1,000 points
Transfer increments
1,000-point steps
Account linking required
Important route details

Exception: ThankYou transfer access and ratios depend on the card linked to the account. Confirm the live ratio at ThankYou.com; transfers are final.

Eligibility: Displayed ratios are the full transfer rates available with an eligible premium ThankYou card, such as Citi Strata Premier, Citi Strata Elite, or Citi Prestige. Other ThankYou cards may have fewer partners or lower ratios.

Region: United States Citi ThankYou Rewards program.

airline

EVA Air

EVA Air

Standard ratio
1:1
Typical time
1–2 days
Minimum transfer
1,000 points
Transfer increments
1,000-point steps
Account linking required
Important route details

Exception: ThankYou transfer access and ratios depend on the card linked to the account. Confirm the live ratio at ThankYou.com; transfers are final.

Eligibility: Displayed ratios are the full transfer rates available with an eligible premium ThankYou card, such as Citi Strata Premier, Citi Strata Elite, or Citi Prestige. Other ThankYou cards may have fewer partners or lower ratios.

Region: United States Citi ThankYou Rewards program.

airline

JetBlue

JetBlue Airways

Standard ratio
1:1
Typical time
Usually instant
Minimum transfer
1,000 points
Transfer increments
1,000-point steps
Account linking required
Important route details

Exception: ThankYou transfer access and ratios depend on the card linked to the account. Confirm the live ratio at ThankYou.com; transfers are final.

Eligibility: Displayed ratios are the full transfer rates available with an eligible premium ThankYou card, such as Citi Strata Premier, Citi Strata Elite, or Citi Prestige. Other ThankYou cards may have fewer partners or lower ratios.

Region: United States Citi ThankYou Rewards program.

airline

Qantas

Qantas Airways

Standard ratio
1:1
Typical time
Usually instant
Minimum transfer
1,000 points
Transfer increments
1,000-point steps
Account linking required
Important route details

Exception: ThankYou transfer access and ratios depend on the card linked to the account. Confirm the live ratio at ThankYou.com; transfers are final.

Eligibility: Displayed ratios are the full transfer rates available with an eligible premium ThankYou card, such as Citi Strata Premier, Citi Strata Elite, or Citi Prestige. Other ThankYou cards may have fewer partners or lower ratios.

Region: United States Citi ThankYou Rewards program.

airline

Qatar

Qatar Airways

Standard ratio
1:1
Typical time
1–2 days
Minimum transfer
1,000 points
Transfer increments
1,000-point steps
Account linking required
Important route details

Exception: ThankYou transfer access and ratios depend on the card linked to the account. Confirm the live ratio at ThankYou.com; transfers are final.

Eligibility: Displayed ratios are the full transfer rates available with an eligible premium ThankYou card, such as Citi Strata Premier, Citi Strata Elite, or Citi Prestige. Other ThankYou cards may have fewer partners or lower ratios.

Region: United States Citi ThankYou Rewards program.

airline

KrisFlyer

Singapore Airlines

Standard ratio
1:1
Typical time
12–24 hours
Minimum transfer
1,000 points
Transfer increments
1,000-point steps
Account linking required
Important route details

Exception: ThankYou transfer access and ratios depend on the card linked to the account. Confirm the live ratio at ThankYou.com; transfers are final.

Eligibility: Displayed ratios are the full transfer rates available with an eligible premium ThankYou card, such as Citi Strata Premier, Citi Strata Elite, or Citi Prestige. Other ThankYou cards may have fewer partners or lower ratios.

Region: United States Citi ThankYou Rewards program.

airline

Thai Airways

Thai Airways

Standard ratio
1:1
Typical time
3–6 days
Minimum transfer
1,000 points
Transfer increments
1,000-point steps
Account linking required
Important route details

Exception: ThankYou transfer access and ratios depend on the card linked to the account. Confirm the live ratio at ThankYou.com; transfers are final.

Eligibility: Displayed ratios are the full transfer rates available with an eligible premium ThankYou card, such as Citi Strata Premier, Citi Strata Elite, or Citi Prestige. Other ThankYou cards may have fewer partners or lower ratios.

Region: United States Citi ThankYou Rewards program.

airline

Turkish

Turkish Airlines

Standard ratio
1:1
Typical time
Usually instant
Minimum transfer
1,000 points
Transfer increments
1,000-point steps
Account linking required
Important route details

Exception: ThankYou transfer access and ratios depend on the card linked to the account. Confirm the live ratio at ThankYou.com; transfers are final.

Eligibility: Displayed ratios are the full transfer rates available with an eligible premium ThankYou card, such as Citi Strata Premier, Citi Strata Elite, or Citi Prestige. Other ThankYou cards may have fewer partners or lower ratios.

Region: United States Citi ThankYou Rewards program.

airline

Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic

Standard ratio
1:1
Typical time
Usually instant
Minimum transfer
1,000 points
Transfer increments
1,000-point steps
Account linking required
Important route details

Exception: ThankYou transfer access and ratios depend on the card linked to the account. Confirm the live ratio at ThankYou.com; transfers are final.

Eligibility: Displayed ratios are the full transfer rates available with an eligible premium ThankYou card, such as Citi Strata Premier, Citi Strata Elite, or Citi Prestige. Other ThankYou cards may have fewer partners or lower ratios.

Region: United States Citi ThankYou Rewards program.

VERIFIED DESTINATIONS

Hotels

5
hotel

Accor ALL

Accor

Standard ratio
2:1
Typical time
Usually instant
Minimum transfer
1,000 points
Transfer increments
1,000-point steps
Account linking required
Important route details

Exception: ThankYou transfer access and ratios depend on the card linked to the account. Confirm the live ratio at ThankYou.com; transfers are final.

Eligibility: Displayed ratios are the full transfer rates available with an eligible premium ThankYou card, such as Citi Strata Premier, Citi Strata Elite, or Citi Prestige. Other ThankYou cards may have fewer partners or lower ratios.

Region: United States Citi ThankYou Rewards program.

hotel

Choice

Choice Hotels

Standard ratio
2:3
Typical time
Usually instant
Minimum transfer
1,000 points
Transfer increments
1,000-point steps
Account linking required
Important route details

Exception: ThankYou transfer access and ratios depend on the card linked to the account. Confirm the live ratio at ThankYou.com; transfers are final.

Eligibility: Displayed ratios are the full transfer rates available with an eligible premium ThankYou card, such as Citi Strata Premier, Citi Strata Elite, or Citi Prestige. Other ThankYou cards may have fewer partners or lower ratios.

Region: United States Citi ThankYou Rewards program.

hotel

I Prefer

Preferred Hotels & Resorts

Standard ratio
1:2
Typical time
Usually instant
Minimum transfer
1,000 points
Transfer increments
1,000-point steps
Account linking required
Important route details

Exception: ThankYou transfer access and ratios depend on the card linked to the account. Confirm the live ratio at ThankYou.com; transfers are final.

Eligibility: Displayed ratios are the full transfer rates available with an eligible premium ThankYou card, such as Citi Strata Premier, Citi Strata Elite, or Citi Prestige. Other ThankYou cards may have fewer partners or lower ratios.

Region: United States Citi ThankYou Rewards program.

hotel

Leaders Club

Leading Hotels of the World

Standard ratio
5:1
Typical time
Usually instant
Minimum transfer
1,000 points
Transfer increments
1,000-point steps
Important route details

Exception: ThankYou transfer access and ratios depend on the card linked to the account. Confirm the live ratio at ThankYou.com; transfers are final.

Eligibility: Displayed ratios are the full transfer rates available with an eligible premium ThankYou card, such as Citi Strata Premier, Citi Strata Elite, or Citi Prestige. Other ThankYou cards may have fewer partners or lower ratios.

Region: United States Citi ThankYou Rewards program.

hotel

Wyndham

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Standard ratio
1:1
Typical time
Usually instant
Minimum transfer
1,000 points
Transfer increments
1,000-point steps
Account linking required
Important route details

Exception: ThankYou transfer access and ratios depend on the card linked to the account. Confirm the live ratio at ThankYou.com; transfers are final.

Eligibility: Displayed ratios are the full transfer rates available with an eligible premium ThankYou card, such as Citi Strata Premier, Citi Strata Elite, or Citi Prestige. Other ThankYou cards may have fewer partners or lower ratios.

Region: United States Citi ThankYou Rewards program.

VERIFIED DESTINATIONS

Other

1
other

Virgin Red

Virgin Group

Standard ratio
1:1
Typical time
Timing not verified
Minimum transfer
1,000 points
Transfer increments
1,000-point steps
Account linking required
Important route details

Exception: ThankYou transfer access and ratios depend on the card linked to the account. Confirm the live ratio at ThankYou.com; transfers are final.

Eligibility: Displayed ratios are the full transfer rates available with an eligible premium ThankYou card, such as Citi Strata Premier, Citi Strata Elite, or Citi Prestige. Other ThankYou cards may have fewer partners or lower ratios.

Region: United States Citi ThankYou Rewards program.

PORTFOLIO OVERLAP

Other points that reach the same programs

Shared destinations can let you combine balances indirectly by transferring each currency into the same loyalty account. Ratios and eligibility can still differ.

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Capital OneCapital One

17 shared destinations

Accor ALL · Aeromexico · Flying Blue · LifeMiles · +13 moreCompare side by side ↗
American ExpressAmex

12 shared destinations

Aeromexico · Flying Blue · LifeMiles · Asia Miles · +8 moreCompare side by side ↗
Rove Card, Inc.Rove

11 shared destinations

Accor ALL · Aeromexico · Flying Blue · Asia Miles · +7 moreCompare side by side ↗
Wells FargoWells Fargo

7 shared destinations

Flying Blue · LifeMiles · Asia Miles · Choice · +3 moreCompare side by side ↗
JPMorgan ChaseChase

5 shared destinations

Flying Blue · JetBlue · KrisFlyer · Virgin Atlantic · +1 moreCompare side by side ↗

THE PRACTICAL DETAILS

Citi transfer partner FAQ

Use the database to narrow the path, then verify award space and live account terms before moving anything.

How many transfer partners does Citi have?

AskSebby currently tracks 21 reviewed Citi transfer partners: 15 airlines, 5 hotels, and 1 other program.

Are all Citi transfers 1:1?

No. 5 currently reviewed routes have a standard ratio other than 1:1. Always confirm the live ratio before transferring.

Which points program overlaps most with Citi?

Capital One currently shares 17 tracked destinations with Citi. A shared destination does not guarantee equal ratios, timing, or card eligibility.

Can I move transferred points back to Citi?

Generally no. Flexible-points transfers are usually final. Confirm award availability, price, fees, passenger details, account eligibility, and the live ratio before moving points.

TURN POINTS INTO A TRIP

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