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TYP
Citi ThankYou Points
ThankYou Points · USA
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Baseline value
1.70¢/pt
Surcharges
None
Chart type
dynamic
Transfer targets
8
Sweet spots
0
How it works
Citi ThankYou Points lean toward non-US carriers, transferring 1:1 to KrisFlyer, Asia Miles, Avios, Virgin Atlantic, Flying Blue, Etihad, Turkish and Qatar — strong for Qsuite, Singapore and Star Alliance via Turkish. There's no major US airline partner, which is the gap. Frequent transfer bonuses make it a good complement to Amex/Chase.
- Great for international carriers — KrisFlyer, Avios/Qatar, Turkish, Asia Miles.
- No big US airline partner, so pair it with a Chase/Amex stash for domestic needs.
- Turkish 1:1 makes it a backdoor to cheap Star Alliance transatlantic business.
- Watch for periodic transfer bonuses to KrisFlyer and Avios.
Sweet spots
This is a points currency — its value lives in the airline programs it transfers to below.
Transfer to
SQ
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
KrisFlyer miles
1:1instant+15% bonus
CX
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
Asia Miles
1:1instant
BA
British Airways Club
Avios
1:1instant
QR
Qatar Airways Privilege Club
Avios
1:1instant
VS
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
Virgin Points
1:1instant
AF
Air France-KLM Flying Blue
Flying Blue miles
1:1instant
EY
Etihad Guest
Etihad Guest Miles
1:1variable
TK
Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
Miles&Smiles miles
1:11-2 days
Estimates only — award pricing, transfer ratios and surcharges change frequently. Always confirm live pricing and availability with the program before transferring points.