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Citi just launched a 50% transfer bonus on Citi ThankYou® Points transfers to Accor Live Limitless — the fourth time we’ve seen this offer since the partnership began in 2023. Now through July 18, 2026, you can turn 1,000 Citi ThankYou Points into 750 Accor points instead of the usual 500.
While Accor typically isn't one of the best uses of Citi points due to its standard 2:1 transfer ratio, this 50% bonus makes the proposition a lot more compelling. Thanks to the fixed value of Accor points and a relatively weak U.S. dollar, you'll get a fixed value of roughly 1.74 cents per Citi ThankYou point transferred.
If you’re planning an Accor stay — especially at pricier hotels in Europe — this offer can help you stretch your points much further. Let’s look at how it works and when it’s worth considering.
Transfer Citi Points to Accor With a 50% Bonus
- This promotion is valid for points transfer until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on July 18, 2026.
- Promotional period allows members to transfer Citi ThankYou points to Accor Live Limitless with a 50% bonus.
- Cardholders must be previously registered as an Accor Live Limitless member to participate in this promotion.
- Transfers are not reversible once initiated.
- Cardholders can only transfer points to an Accor Live Limitless account held in their name.
- Single partner loyalty accounts cannot be linked to several Accor Live Limitless accounts.
- Members can't convert their Citi ThankYou points into Accor Live Limitless points on behalf of another member.
- Members will receive the bonus Accor Live Limitless points within 10 business days once the transaction is complete.
- Members will receive their points in two parts — one for regular earnings and a second with bonus points.
Related: How to Transfer Citi ThankYou Points to Partners: A Step-By-Step Guide
Is It Worth Transferring Citi Points to Accor?
Accor Live Limitless is a bit different than most rewards programs. Unlike other rewards programs, you don't just redeem “X” amount of points for a stay at a hotel. Instead, 2,000 Accor points will always give you 40 euros in value towards the cash rate for the hotel room you want.
At the normal 2:1 transfer ratio, 4,000 Citi ThankYou points would get you 40 euros off your stay. At the current exchange rate, this transfer only yields around 1.16 US cents per Citi point in value — making it a rather poor use of Citi ThankYou points.
However, transferring your Citi ThankYou points to Accor Live Limitless during this transfer bonus promotion slashes the number of points you'd need to transfer by 33%. If you need 9,000 Accor points to book a stay, you'll only need to transfer 12,000 ThankYou points instead of 18,000 ThankYou points. Just note that you must transfer points in increments of 1,000 ThankYou points.
Related: Best Ways to Use Citi ThankYou Points
Value of Citi ThankYou Points
AwardWallet booking data points show that AwardWallet users typically get 2.31¢ for each Citi ThankYou point. That means 1,000 Citi points are worth around $23 on average vs. $11.61 if transferred to Accor at the standard 2:1 transfer ratio and the current exchange rate.
But thanks to the 50% transfer bonus, you'll get around $17.40 in value per 1,000 points transferred. It still doesn't make Accor the most valuable Citi transfer partner. But if you're looking for a solid redemption rate without looking for award availability, this promotion fits the bill.
Citi notes that “transfers to ALL Reward points are often completed within 24 hours, however the process may occasionally take up to 5 business days.” If you're planning a hotel stay using Accor, you'll want to plan ahead if you want to utilize this 50% transfer bonus. If you want to know when your Accor points hit your account, consider setting up an AwardWallet Balance Watch.
Related: How Many Accor Points Can You Earn on Hotel Stays?
Bottom Line
Citi is offering a 50% transfer bonus on Citi ThankYou® Points to Accor Live Limitless through July 18, 2026. This improves the usual 2:1 transfer ratio to 2:1.5, allowing members to get 750 Accor points for every 1,000 Citi points transferred.
While transferring points at less than a 1:1 ratio is tough to swallow, this offer can make sense if you’re targeting specific Accor stays in Europe or at pricey luxury properties. Because Accor points have a fixed euro value and are redeemed as a discount off the cash rate, this bonus makes redeeming Citi points for those stays much more reasonable.
Need to replenish your Citi points balance after transferring points to Accor or another Citi transfer partner? Consider one of these welcome offers to top off your stash of points.
- 5X – Earn 5 ThankYou® Points for each $1 spent on Hotels, Car Rentals and Attractions booked on Citi Travel℠ via cititravel.com
- 3X – Earn 3 ThankYou® Points for each $1 spent in an eligible Self-Select Category of your choice (Fitness Clubs, Select Streaming Services, Live Entertainment, Cosmetic Stores/Barber Shops/Hair Salons, or Pet Supply Stores). Choose your eligible Self-Select Category on Citi Online or by calling customer service. The default Self-Select Category is Select Streaming Services.
- 3X – Earn 3 ThankYou® Points per $1 spent at Supermarkets
- 3X – Earn 3 ThankYou® Points per $1 spent on Select Transit purchases
- 3X – Earn 3 ThankYou® Points per $1 spent at Gas and EV Charging Stations
- 2X – Earn 2 ThankYou® Points per $1 spent at Restaurants
- 1X – Earn 1 ThankYou® Point per $1 spent on All Other Purchases
$95Rates & Fees
- 10X on Hotels, Car Rentals, and Attractions booked through CitiTravel.com
- 3X – Earn 3 Points per $1 spent on Air Travel and Other Hotel Purchases
- 3X – Earn 3 Points per $1 spent on Restaurants
- 3X – Earn 3 Points per $1 spent on Supermarkets
- 3X – Earn 3 Points per $1 spent on Gas and EV Charging Stations
- 1X – Earn 1 Point per $1 spent on All Other Purchases
$595Rates & Fees
- 12X – Earn 12 Points per $1 spent on Hotels, Car Rentals, and Attractions booked on cititravel.com.
- 6X – Earn 6 Points per $1 spent on Air Travel booked on cititravel.com.
- 6X – Earn 6 Points per $1 spent at Restaurants including Restaurant Delivery Services on CitiNights℠ purchases, every Friday and Saturday from 6 PM to 6 AM ET. Earn 3 Points per $1 spent any other time.
- 1.5X – Earn 1.5 Points per $1 spent on All Other Purchases.
For rates and fees of the cards mentioned in this post, please visit the following links: Citi Strata℠ Card (Rates & Fees), Citi Strata Premier® Card (Rates & Fees), and Citi Strata Elite℠ Card (Rates & Fees)
