Credit Card Transfer Bonuses
When playing the rewards, points and miles “game”, a great way to maximize your hard earned points is to take advantage of transfer bonuses. Participating in transferable point programs – like AmEx Membership Rewards, Capital One Miles,Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou Points and Wells Fargo points allow you to transfer from their programs to a list of partner airlines or hotel programs, usually at a 1:1 ratio.
It is typical for these credit card and loyalty programs to offer transfer bonuses, allowing you to maximize the value of your points and miles. These bonuses provide an excellent opportunity to enhance your travel rewards.
Below is a summary of the current transfer bonuses:
| Transfer From | Transfer To | Bonus | Start | End | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Ultimate Rewards(UR) | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (FC) | 30% | Feb. 03, 2025 | Feb. 17, 2025 | 1,000 (UR) = 1,300 (FC) |
| American Express Membership Rewards (MR) | Avianca LifeMiles (AL) | 15% | Feb, 01, 2025 | Feb. 28, 2025 | 1,000 (MR) = 1,150 (AL) |
| Capital One Venture Miles(VM) | No Current Offers | ||||
| Citi ThankYou® Points (TY) | No Current Offers |
Please note that transfer bonuses are typically time-sensitive and may have specific terms and conditions. It’s advisable to verify the current status of these offers directly with the respective programs before making any transfers. Additionally, consider your travel plans and the availability of award seats to ensure that transferring points aligns with your objectives.
An award search tool like PointsYeah can assist in finding redemption options for the transferable points you’re looking to use. It even allows you to filter results to show only transferable points that currently have a transfer bonus.