Citi ThankYou Points: The Hidden Gem

Citi ThankYou Points don’t get the attention of Chase or Amex points, but they’re surprisingly valuable—especially for certain redemptions.

Transfer Partners

Airlines:

• Avianca LifeMiles (1:1) - Star Alliance sweet spots
• Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1) - Europe deals
• Emirates (1:1) - Premium cabins
• Etihad (1:1) - Partner awards
• JetBlue (1:1) - Domestic/Caribbean
• Qatar (1:1) - Oneworld awards
• Singapore (1:1) - Premium Asia
• Turkish (1:1) - Best value domestic
• Virgin Atlantic (1:1) - Delta flights

The Strategy

Earn on Double Cash (2%) and Custom Cash (5%), transfer to Premier for partner access. Similar to Chase trifecta logic.

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