Citi ThankYou Points
Underrated Bank Points with Excellent International Partners
Citi ThankYou Points punch above their weight with access to Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles and Singapore KrisFlyer — two of the best programs for partner award bookings. Often overlooked, they can deliver exceptional value for international business class.
Redemption Values
Current cents-per-point (CPP) estimates based on award chart pricing and community data. Values updated as programs change.
| Redemption Type | Value (CPP) | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer to Turkish Miles&Smiles | 2¢ | High |
| Transfer to Singapore KrisFlyer | 1.8¢ | High |
| Transfer to Virgin Atlantic | 1.5¢ | High |
| Citi Travel portal | 1¢ | High |
| Statement credit / cash back | 1¢ | High |
Transfer Partners
All transfers are 1:1 unless noted. Transfer usually posts within minutes.
Best Cards for Earning Citi ThankYou Points
- ✓Citi Strata Premier℠ Card (75,000-point welcome offer)
- ✓Citi Prestige® Card (discontinued but still earns)
- ✓Citi Double Cash® Card (earns cash-back convertible to TYP with Premier)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Citi ThankYou Points worth?
At a minimum, 1¢ per point for cash back or travel portal bookings. Transferred to Turkish Miles&Smiles, you can easily get 1.8–2¢ per point on Star Alliance business class awards.
Why is Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles so valuable for Citi points?
Turkish charges distance-based rates in miles — not the inflated 'market rate' pricing Delta and United use. A US-to-Europe business class award on United or Lufthansa runs 45,000–60,000 Turkish miles, far less than the 100,000+ miles other programs charge.
Can I transfer Citi Double Cash points?
Yes — if you also hold the Citi Strata Premier card, you can merge your Double Cash cash-back earnings (converted to TYP at 1:1) and transfer them to airline partners.
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