| Current Transfer Bonuses (Last Updated September 1, 2023) | The Offer | Expires | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citi | 30% Bonus when you transfer Citi ThankYou points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | October 14, 2023 | As always, your best uses are to fly Delta One to Europe (excluding England) for 50,000 miles - IF you can find available award space and to book ANA First and Business class awards. Business Class on ANA to Japan would be 35,000 - 37,000 Chase points while First Class would be 56,000 - 66,000 Chase points (depending on if you are on the West Coast (cheaper) or East Coast. One more great use is domestically on Delta within the US or US-Mexico/Canada. |
| Capital One | Get 15% more LifeMiles when you transfer Membership Rewards® points | September 30, 2023 | This bonus os by LifeMiles, so there could be a small delay in receiving the bonus miles. |
| Chase | Get 50% Bonus Marriott Bonvoy points when you transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points. | September 30, 2023 | Could be nice for a 5 night stay (5th night free) but do the math first and don't transfer speculatively. Remember that as of 2023, Marriott's program is revenue based (no more award charts). |
| Amex | Get 25% Bonus Flying Blue Miles when you transfer Amex points to Air France Flying Blue | September 22, 2023 | FlyingBlue rates are variable, so run a search before transferring. The best way to book Virgin Atlantic Upper Class from the US to Europe and beyond. |
| Chase | Get a 30% Transfer Bonus when you transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to British Airways, Iberia, or Aer Lingus Avios | September 22, 2023 | Keep in mind that besides great deals on short-haul flights on Oneworld carriers like BA and AA, you can also freely transfer to Qatar's Avios: See Avios Now the 2nd Best Way to Book QSuites Iberia has an East Coast to Madrid (MAD) Sweet Spot) and Aer Lingus has a sweet spot from the Eastern US to DUB. |
| Citi | Get a 20% bonus on Citi ThankYou points transferred to Wyndham Rewards | September 16th, 2023 | If you are on the Status Match Merry Go Round and need some Caesars Rewards credits (for example, to access Laurel Lounges), you can transfer from Wyndham to Caesars. Just bear in mind this transfer can take up to a week, so you can’t do this once you are on property. A better use is on Vacassa vacation rentals. While you do need to book by phone (866-996-7937) and you may have trouble finding an agent that even knows how to do it, the value can be pretty sweet. That’s because you will pay 15,000 points per bedroom. That could mean you pay 30,000 points for a nice two bedroom cabin somewhere – or it could mean a house with just one “technical” bedroom could be a huge value at 15,000 points. But you’ll have to also be aware that you cannot cancel a Vacassa reservation within 30 days of travel (yes, that kind of stinks!) and you seem to not be able to book a base rate over about $325 per bedroom. Lastly, you can book Wyndham properties (of course!) directly online with a range of 7,5000 to 30,000 points per night (all hotels are 7,500, 15,000 or 30,000 points per night). |
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| Amex | Get 25% more Hilton Honors™ Points when you transfer Membership Rewards® points | August 31, 2023 | Never say never. While Amex points are worth about a third of an Amex point, this promotion closes the gap pretty well. If you are booking a 5 night standard room award stay where the 5th night is free, the math could work in your favor. |
| Amex | Get 15% more LifeMiles when you transfer Membership Rewards® points | August 31, 2023 | Notes: Known for the best way to fly First Class to Europe on Lufthansa with no surcharges and other good deals. Also see: Downsides of LifeMiles program |
| Amex | Get a 30% bonus when you transfer American Express Membership Rewards to British Airways or Iberia Avios | August 31, 2023 | "Fly between 651 and 1,151 miles with American Airlines or Alaska Airlines using British Airways Avios. This is 9,000 Avios or 7,200 Amex points during this bonus. Keep in mind that besides great deals on short-haul flights on Oneworld carriers like BA and AA, you can also freely transfer to Qatar's Avios: See Avios Now the 2nd Best Way to Book QSuites" Iberia is best used for booking Business Class flights from the Eastern US to Madrid for 34,000 points each way, or less with this transfer bonus. |
| Chase | Get a 70% bonus when you transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to IHG One Rewards | July 31, 2023 | This is still giving you less than one cent per point in value (as a rule of thumb) so we recommend only consider this for topping up for an award you already have in mind and have confirmed availability for. |
| Capital One | Get a 10% bonus when you transfer from Capital One to Air France Flying Blue | July 31, 2023 | FlyingBlue rates are variable, so run a search before transferring. The best way to book Virgin Atlantic Upper Class from the US to Europe and beyond. |
| Capital One | Get a 15% bonus when you transfer from Capital One to TAP. TAP is sponsoring the transfer and is valid on up to 100,000 miles (max 15,000 mile bonus | July 30, 2023 | TAP has a few edge cases that are solid redemptions. Fly Emirates in Business Class from North America to Oceana for 130k or from the US to anywhere in South America on Star Alliance for 50k in Business Class. (All prices are one way). |
| Citi | Get a 15% bonus when you transfer your Citi ThankYou points to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles. | July 22, 2023 | Asia Miles is a oneworld alliance partner. One sweet spot is flying long haul and then a taking short connecting flight in a lower class of service. This will price the entire award below the price of the long haul flight in the higher cabin class if it were by itself. Awards open 360 days in advance, making it also a good choice for hard to snag seats like QSuites. |
| Citi | Get a 25% bonus on Citi ThankYou points transferred to Avianca Lifemiles. Note that Lifemiles is the program sponsoring the bonus. All miles will be in your account within 24 hours per Lifemiles. | June 30, 2023 | Notes: Known for the best way to fly First Class to Europe on Lufthansa with no surcharges and other good deals. Also see: Downsides of LifeMiles program |
| Citi | Get 30% more Qatar Avios when transferring from Citi ThankYou. This bonus is run by Qatar - see details. | June 30, 2023 | Best for booking the famed QSuites |
| Citi | Get 25% Bonus Flying Blue Miles when you transfer Citi points to Air France Flying Blue | June 17th, 2023 | FlyingBlue rates are variable, so run a search before transferring. The best way to book Virgin Atlantic Upper Class from the US to Europe and beyond. |
| Chase | 30% Bonus when you transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | June 15, 2023 | As always, your best uses are to fly Delta One to Europe (excluding England) for 50,000 miles - IF you can find available award space and to book ANA First and Business class awards. Business Class on ANA to Japan would be 35,000 - 37,000 Chase points while First Class would be 56,000 - 66,000 Chase points (depending on if you are on the West Coast (cheaper) or East Coast. One more great use is domestically on Delta within the US or US-Mexico/Canada. |
| Amex | 30% Bonus when you transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | June 14, 2023 | As always, your best uses are to fly Delta One to Europe (excluding England) for 50,000 miles - IF you can find available award space and to book ANA First and Business class awards. Business Class on ANA to Japan would be 35,000 - 37,000 Chase points while First Class would be 56,000 - 66,000 Chase points (depending on if you are on the West Coast (cheaper) or East Coast. One more great use is domestically on Delta within the US or US-Mexico/Canada. |
| Amex | TARGETED - You may be targeted for a transfer bonus to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | June 14, 2023 at 11:59 MT - or while supplies last. | Great way to get to Asia or even Australia via Hong Kong, especially if you book at the 360 day booking window. If you have a connecting flight after your transpacific flight in a lower class of service, your entire itinerary will cost less than the US-HKG flight alone. (i.e. JFK-HKG in J and HKG-TYO in Y) |
| Amex | Get 25% Bonus Flying Blue Miles when you transfer Chase points to Air France Flying Blue | May 22, 2023 | FlyingBlue rates are variable, so run a search before transferring. The best way to book Virgin Atlantic Upper Class from the US to Europe and beyond. |
| Chase | Get 25% Bonus Flying Blue Miles when you transfer Chase points to Air France Flying Blue | May 15, 2023 | FlyingBlue rates are variable, so run a search before transferring. The best way to book Virgin Atlantic Upper Class from the US to Europe and beyond. |
| Chase | 50% Bonus when you transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to Marriott Bonvoy | May 15, 2023 | Could be nice for a 5 night stay (5th night free) but do the math first and don't transfer speculatively. Remember that in 2023, Marriott's program will be all revenue based. |
| Amex | 15% bonus from American Express to Avianca LifeMiles (promo is run by Lifemiles; expect bonus points deposited 24 hours later) | May 15, 2023 | Notes: Known for the best way to fly First Class to Europe on Lufthansa with no surcharges and other good deals. Also see: Downsides of LifeMiles program |
| Bilt | 100% Bonus from Bilt Rewards to Flying Blue | May 1st, 2023 ONLY | Coincides with a special set of Promo Awards for Bilt users bookable May 1-30, 2023. More info. |
| Capital One | Get a 10% - 30% bonus when you transfer Capital One miles to Etihad Guest Transfer 0 - 10,000 miles and get 15% bonus miles on each transaction. Transfer 10,001 - 50,000 miles and get 25% bonus miles on each transaction. Transfer 50,001 miles and above and get 30% bonus miles on each transaction. | April 30, 2023 | Note that this transfer is being sponsored by Etihad and the bonus miles may not post until as late as May 10th rather than with your base miles. |
| Amex | Get a 30% bonus when you transfer American Express Membership Rewards to Hilton (1,000 Amex = 2,600 Hilton Honors) | April 30, 2023 | Never say never. While Amex points are worth about a third of an Amex point, this promotion closes the gap pretty well. If you are booking a 5 night standard room award stay where the 5th night is free, the math could work in your favor. |
| Amex, Citi, Capital One, and Brex | 10% bonus on transfers from Amex, Citi, Capital One, and Brex. Transferred LifeMiles and the bonus miles will be accrued no later than 24 hours after the LifeMiles Partner reports the request of miles transfer. Details. | April 22nd | Notes: Known for the best way to fly First Class to Europe on Lufthansa with no surcharges and other good deals. Also see: Downsides of LifeMiles program |
| Citi | 20% Bonus when you transfer Citi ThankYou Points to Avianca LifeMiles. | March 31, 2023 | Notes: Known for the best way to fly First Class to Europe on Lufthansa with no surcharges and other good deals. Also see: Downsides of LifeMiles program |
| Citi | 30% Bonus when you transfer Citi ThankYou points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | Starts February 19, 2023 and it ends March 18, 2023 | Best used to book ANA First Class for 42,500 – 47,500 Chase points (30% bonus). For First Class, round trip, you’ll pay 85,000 Amex points from the West Coast or 93,000 Amex points from the East Coast. The transfer bonus will give you the 110,000 (West Coast) – 120,000 (East Coast) Virgin miles required for the trip. One way flights are now allowed, thus my 42.5k – 47.5k range each way. Also great for US-Europe redemptions on Delta which price at 50,000 miles if you can find space, and for domestic US redemptions. |
| Bilt | 100% Bonus when you transfer Amex Membership Rewards to HawaiianMiles for one day only | Only valid on February 1st, not before and not after. Pacific time: Feb 1 at 12:01 PT until 11:59 PT | The only way to book nonstop flights from the US to Hawaii on Hawaiian Airlines. Prices are variable. You can also redeem with ANA, Korean Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Australia. Technically JetBlue as well, but it's a very poor value option. |
| Brex | 25% Bonus when you transfer from Brex to Avianca LifeMiles | Feb 28, 2023 | Notes: Known for the best way to fly First Class to Europe on Lufthansa with no surcharges and other good deals. Also see: Downsides of LifeMiles program |
| Amex | 20% Bonus when you transfer Amex Membership Rewards to HawaiianMiles | January 31, 2023 | The only way to book nonstop flights from the US to Hawaii on Hawaiian Airlines. Prices are variable. |
| American Express, Capital One, Citi, Brex | 10-15% Bonus when you transfer American Express, Capital One, or Citi ThankYou points to Cathay Pacific .You MUST first register at this link 10% bonus miles when you transfer less than 20,000 points or 15% bonus miles when you convert 20,000-139,999 points from the mentioned partners. | January 31, 2023 | Importantly, the transfer bonus is not instant. "AML will credit the Bonus Miles earned under this Promotion Offer to Eligible Members’ Cathay membership accounts within 8 to 10 weeks after 31 January 2023." |
| Amex | [TARGETED] 15% Bonus when you transfer American Express Membership Rewards to Singapore KrisFlyer | January 30, 2023 | The only way to book Singapore First Class / Suites, but beware the strict 36 month expiration policy which cannot be extended. |
| Amex | 30% Bonus when you transfer Amex Membership Rewards to Virgin Atlantic | December 29, 2022 | Best used to book ANA First Class for 42,500 – 47,500 Amex points (30% bonus). For First Class, round trip, you’ll pay 85,000 Amex points from the West Coast or 93,000 Amex points from the East Coast. The transfer bonus will give you the 110,000 (West Coast) – 120,000 (East Coast) Virgin miles required for the trip. One way flights are now allowed, thus my 42.5k – 47.5k range each way. Also great for US-Europe redemptions on Delta which price at 50,000 miles if you can find space. |
| Chase | 40% Bonus when you transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to Marriott Bonvoy | December 20, 2022 | Could be nice for a 5 night stay (5th night free) but do the math first and don't transfer speculatively. Remember that in Jan 2023, Marriott's program will be all revenue based. |
| Amex | 25% Bonus when you transfer Amex Membership Rewards to Air France Flying Blue | December 7, 2022 | FlyingBlue rates are variable, so run a search before transferring. |
| Amex | 15% Bonus when you transfer American Express Membership Rewards to Avianca LifeMiles. | December 7, 2022 | Notes: Known for the best way to fly First Class to Europe on Lufthansa with no surcharges and other good deals. Also see: Downsides of LifeMiles program |
| Capital One | 20% Bonus when you transfer Capital One Miles to British Airways Avios | November 30th | Fly between 651 and 1,151 miles with American Airlines or Alaska Airlines using British Airways Avios. This is 9,000 Avios or 7,200 Amex points during this bonus. Keep in mind that besides great deals on short-haul flights on Oneworld carriers like BA and AA, you can also freely transfer to Qatar's Avios: See Avios Now the 2nd Best Way to Book QSuites |
| Capital One | 20% Bonus when you transfer Capital One Miles to Accor Live Limitless | November 30th | ALL is a revenue based program; this is a 20% bonus on a 2:1 ratio. |
| Chase | 30% bonus when you transfer to Air Canada's Aeroplan | November 30, 2022 | No surcharges; just a $39CAD booking fee. Lap infant just $25CAD |
| Citi | The bonus Avios awarded will be 20% of the number of base Avios on a transfer of 0-30,000 points converted in a single transaction and 30% of the number of base Avios for 30,000+ points converted in a single transaction. | Nov 15th, 2022 | Note that this promotion is being offered by Qatar directly and not by Citi. Therefore there may be a delay in receiving the bonus Avios |
| Chase | 30% transfer bonus when you convert Chase Ultimate Rewards to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | November 12, 2022 | Best used to book ANA First Class for 42,500 – 47,500 Amex points (30% bonus). For First Class, round trip, you’ll pay 85,000 Amex points from the West Coast or 93,000 Amex points from the East Coast. The transfer bonus will give you the 110,000 (West Coast) – 120,000 (East Coast) Virgin miles required for the trip. One way flights are now allowed, thus my 42.5k – 47.5k range each way. Also great for US-Europe redemptions on Delta which price at 50,000 miles if you can find space. |
| Amex and Citi | Earn a 10% transfer bonus when you convert less than 30,000 Amex or Citi points to Cathay Pacific AsiaMiles. Earn 15% bonus miles when you transfer 30,000 or more. Transfers of 30,000 or more will also reactivate any miles that expired January 1, 2020. | November 12, 2022 | AsiaMiles book oneworld and are great for Cathay Pacific flights as well as as oneworld partners. The best use is when your long haul flight is in a higher class of service than a connecting short flight in a lower cabin class. The overall price will be less than the one longhaul segment alone. |
| Brex | 25% Bonus when you transfer from Brex to Avianca LifeMiles | November 12, 2022 | Notes: Known for the best way to fly First Class to Europe on Lufthansa with no surcharges and other good deals. Also see: Downsides of LifeMiles program |
| Amex | 25% Bonus when you transfer American Express Membership Rewards to Choice Privileges | October 31, 2022 | Better deal than normal, but remember that a Citi Premier card transfers 1:2 all of the time. Choice can also book some Preferred Hotels and Resorts which can be a decent bargain. |
| Capital One | 30% Bonus when you transfer Capital One Miles Virgin Red | October 31, 2022 | Virgin Red converts 1:! to Virgin Atlantic. Best used to book ANA First Class for 42,500 – 47,500 Amex points (30% bonus). For First Class, round trip, you’ll pay 85,000 Amex points from the West Coast or 93,000 Amex points from the East Coast. The transfer bonus will give you the 110,000 (West Coast) – 120,000 (East Coast) Virgin miles required for the trip. One way flights are now allowed, thus my 42.5k – 47.5k range each way. Also great for US-Europe redemptions on Delta which price at 50,000 miles if you can find space. |
| Amex | 20% Bonus when you transfer American Express Membership Rewards to Marriott Bonvoy | October 31, 2022 | This is almost never a good transfer unless you are topping off for an award you are ready to book. Amex point are worth 3X what a Bonvoy point is worth. |
| Amex | 25% Bonus when you transfer American Express Membership Rewards to Aeroplan | September 30, 2022 | 58,500 Amex points each way for Business Class on a Star Alliance carrier from the Central and Eastern US to most of Europe (flights up to 6,000 miles) using Aeroplan (25% bonus). No surcharges; just a $39CAD booking fee. |
| Amex | 15% Bonus Bonus when you transfer American Express Membership Rewards to Avianca LifeMiles | September 30, 2022 | Notes: Known for the best way to fly First Class to Europe on Lufthansa with no surcharges and other good deals. Also see: Downsides of LifeMiles program |
| Amex | 20% Bonus when you transfer American Express Membership Rewards to HawaiianMiles | September 30, 2022 | The only way to book nonstop flights from the US to Hawaii on Hawaiian Airlines. Prices are variable. |
| Amex | 30% Bonus when you transfer American Express Membership Rewards to Hilton Honors | September 30, 2022 | Useful for topping off your account, especially 5th night free. Not worthwhile in most other cases but do the math vs. a paid reservation. |
| Amex | 25% Bonus when you transfer American Express Membership Rewards to Aer Lingus Avios | September 30, 2022 | Aer Lingus has some sweet spots as well, like the US to Ireland for 13,000 – 16,250 Avios with no surcharges or 50,000 Avios – 62,500 Avios each way in Business Class. This would be if you find space on Aer Lingus metal. The lower pricing is from the East Coast, the higher is West Coast. Combinable with other Avios programs like BA. |
| Amex | 25% Bonus when you transfer American Express Membership Rewards to Air France / KLM Flying Blue | September 30, 2022 | FlyingBlue rates are variable, so run a search before transferring. |
| Amex | 30% Bonus when you transfer American Express Membership Rewards to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | September 30, 2022 | Best used to book ANA First Class for 42,500 – 47,500 Amex points (30% bonus). For First Class, round trip, you’ll pay 85,000 Amex points from the West Coast or 93,000 Amex points from the East Coast. The transfer bonus will give you the 110,000 (West Coast) – 120,000 (East Coast) Virgin miles required for the trip. One way flights are now allowed, thus my 42.5k – 47.5k range each way. Also great for US-Europe redemptions on Delta which price at 50,000 miles if you can find space. |
| Amex | 20% Bonus when you transfer American Express Membership Rewards to Aeromexico | September 30, 2022 | Rarely a good use of miles but does have expanded inventory for Delta flights (again, rarely at a good price) and they can do a SkyTeam Around the World award (but in practice it's nearly impossible to piece together). |
| Amex | 25% Bonus when you transfer American Express Membership Rewards to British Airways Executive Club | September 30, 2022 | Fly between 651 and 1,151 miles with American Airlines or Alaska Airlines using British Airways Avios. This is 9,000 Avios or 7,200 Amex points during this bonus. Keep in mind that besides great deals on short-haul flights on Oneworld carriers like BA and AA, you can also freely transfer to Qatar's Avios: See Avios Now the 2nd Best Way to Book QSuites |
| Amex | 20% Bonus when you transfer American Express Membership Rewards to Qantas Frequent Flyer | September 30, 2022 | You can book Emirates First and Business class flights with Qantas. Compare against the Emirates Skywards program before transferring. |
| Citi | 25% Bonus when you transfer Citi ThankYou Points to Avianca LifeMiles. | August 31, 2022 | Notes: Known for the best way to fly First Class to Europe on Lufthansa with no surcharges and other good deals. Also see: Downsides of LifeMiles program |
| Capital One | 25% Bonus when you transfer Capital One Miles to Air France Flying Blue | August 31, 2022 | FlyingBlue rates are variable, so run a search before transferring. |
| Capital One | 20% Bonus when you transfer Capital One Miles to British Airways Avios | August 31, 2022 | Keep in mind that besides great deals on short-haul flights on Oneworld carriers like BA and AA, you can also freely transfer to Qatar's Avios: See Avios Now the 2nd Best Way to Book QSuites |
| Chase | 50% Bonus when you transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to Marriott Bonvoy | August 19th, 2022 at 11:59pm ET | Chase points are worth more than 3X Marriott Bonvoy points so only worth it to top off or if you have lined up a stellar redemption. |
| Amex | [Targeted] 10-20% Bonus when you transfer American Express Membership Rewards to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | August 31, 2022 | Asia Miles is a oneworld alliance partner. One sweet spot is flying long haul and then a taking short connecting flight in a lower class of service. This will price the entire award below the price of the long haul flight in the higher cabin class if it were by itself. Awards open 360 days in advance, making it also a good choice for hard to snag seats like QSuites. |
| Chase | 50% Bonus when you transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to IHG One Rewards | August 15th, 2022 at 11:59pm ET | Chase points are worth more than 3X IHG One Rewards points so only worth it to top off or if you have lined up a stellar redemption. |