Citi ThankYou Transfer Partners: Full List and Ratios
Not financial advice. Program rules change, so check the official page before you transfer or book. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed by Kevin.
Last updated: November 3, 2026
Citi's partner list leans international, which makes it great for some trips and less useful for others. Here's the full list, the ratios, and how to pick a partner.
Your card sets the ratio
Citi says the value of transferred points depends on your card and the partner you pick (Citi ThankYou Rewards FAQs). The ratios below are for the premium cards: Citi Strata Elite, Citi Strata Premier, and the legacy Citi Prestige and AT&T Access More (The Points Guy).
No-annual-fee ThankYou cards, like Citi Strata, Double Cash, and Custom Cash, get 30% less on every partner. So a 1:1 partner becomes 1:0.7, and Emirates' 1:0.8 becomes 1:0.56 (The Points Guy). Citi shows the exact rate for your card on the transfer screen at thankyou.com, so check there before you move anything.
Airline partners
| Partner | Ratio |
|---|---|
| Air France-KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 1:1 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 1:1 |
| Emirates Skywards | 1:0.8 |
| Etihad Guest | 1:1 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLands | 1:1 |
| JAL Mileage Bank | 1:1 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 1:1 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer | 1:1 |
| Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus | 1:1 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles | 1:1 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Virgin Red | 1:1 |
Ratios are for premium cards; no-fee cards get 30% less. Japan Airlines joined on Sep 20, 2026, and has its own guide.
Hotel and other partners
| Partner | Ratio |
|---|---|
| Accor Live Limitless | 1:0.5 |
| Choice Privileges | 1:1.5 |
| Leading Hotels of the World Leaders Club | 1:0.2 |
| Preferred Hotels & Resorts (I Prefer) | 1:2 |
| Wyndham Rewards | 1:1 |
| Shop Your Way | 10:1 |
Hotel ratios also drop by 30% on no-fee cards (for example, Choice goes from 1:1.5 to 1:1.05). Shop Your Way is 10:1 on every card (The Points Guy).
Which partner to use for each alliance
Star Alliance: Turkish Miles&Smiles, Avianca LifeMiles, Singapore KrisFlyer, EVA, and Thai are all Star Alliance members' programs, and Citi reaches all five. LifeMiles and Turkish are the usual picks for booking other Star Alliance airlines, while KrisFlyer is best for Singapore's own flights. See the Star Alliance guide.
oneworld: American AAdvantage, Cathay Asia Miles, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas, and Qatar Privilege Club are all oneworld programs. AAdvantage is the easiest start for most US travelers, and JAL is strong for flights to Japan. See the oneworld guide.
SkyTeam: Flying Blue (Air France and KLM) and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club cover SkyTeam. Flying Blue's monthly promo awards are worth watching; the Flying Blue guide explains them. See the SkyTeam guide.
No alliance: Emirates, Etihad, and JetBlue aren't in any of the three alliances, so their miles are mostly for their own flights and their individual partners.
Not sure which alliance fits you? The alliance comparison breaks it down.
Before you transfer
- Find the award seat first. Transfers generally can't be undone. The award search guide shows how.
- Check taxes and surcharges. Some programs add big fees on certain airlines; see award taxes and surcharges.
- Watch for bonuses. Citi sometimes runs transfer bonuses to specific partners. They come and go, so check the transfer page in your account, and only use one once you've found a seat.
FAQ
How many transfer partners does Citi have? 15 airline programs (counting Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Virgin Red as one) and 6 hotel and other partners, per the lists above.
Do all Citi cards transfer at 1:1? No. Strata Elite, Strata Premier, and the legacy Prestige and AT&T Access More get the full ratio. No-fee cards like Strata, Double Cash, and Custom Cash get 30% less.
Which Citi partner is best for Star Alliance? Turkish Miles&Smiles and Avianca LifeMiles are the common choices for booking Star Alliance airlines.
Can I transfer Citi points to American Airlines? Yes, AAdvantage is a Citi partner at 1:1 on premium cards.
Does Citi transfer to Japan Airlines? Yes, since Sep 20, 2026.
Can I reverse a transfer? Generally no, so book only after you've found the seat.
Sources
- Citi, ThankYou Rewards FAQs: https://www.citi.com/credit-cards/money-management/citi-thankyou-rewards-faqs
- The Points Guy, Citi ThankYou Rewards transfer partners: https://thepointsguy.com/loyalty-programs/citi-transfer-partners/