Citi Product Change Rules Explained: How (and Why) to Downgrade, Upgrade, or Switch Cards by Ian Snyder and Harrison Pierce December 14, 2025 17 Citi offers unmatched flexibility in credit card product changes, including the ability to switch between different card families. Whether you’re looking to downgrade, upgrade, or sidestep an annual fee, we’ll walk you through what’s still possible with Citi and how to make the most of your options.
Who’s Eligible for a Citi Welcome Bonus? ThankYou Rewards Cards Application Rules Explained by Harrison Pierce and Kennedy Miller December 13, 2025 31 Are you eligible for a new cardmember bonus on a Citi credit card? Like many card issuers, Citi implements a few policies that limit who can earn a lucrative welcome bonus. Here's what you need to know before applying for a ThankYou Rewards card.
Citi Gift Card Sale: Save 10% When You Redeem ThankYou Points for Select Gift Cards by Zhanna Startseva and Andrew George Bradshaw December 8, 2025 0 Citi is offering an up-to-20% discount on select gift cards when you redeem ThankYou® Points for a limited time. That means you can snag a $25 gift card for just 2,000 points. It’s not the highest-value redemption, but it’s a practical one. Here's how the deal works — and whether it's worth it.
Citi Double Cash® Card Review: One of the Best Cards for Everyday Spending by Payton Turner and Gabriela Milton December 6, 2025 9 The Citi Double Cash® Card is an excellent cash-back credit card offering 2% back on every purchase. This simplicity in earning points is excellent for non-bonus spending and for those who do not want to worry about when to use different cards, especially for a card with no annual fee. Beyond this, there aren't many perks, but it's still one of our favorite cards for everyday spending. Let's look at the positives and negatives.
Citi ThankYou to Lose Aeromexico Rewards as a Transfer Partner — Here’s the Timeline by Harrison Pierce December 3, 2025 1 In early 2026, Citi ThankYou® Points will lose Aeromexico Rewards as a transfer partner. Luckily, this won't have a huge impact on most travelers, as Aeromexico makes it difficult to book award redemptions. Here's what you need to know about this development, and when the partnership is winding down.
Citi Strata Elite vs Chase Sapphire Reserve: Which 100K+ Bonus Is Right for You? by Tyler Glatt December 1, 2025 0 Both the Citi Strata Elite℠ Card and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® are outstanding premium rewards cards. Here's a high-level comparison of their welcome bonuses, headline benefits and statement credits, and more to help you decide which one is worth applying for.
Earn 3X Transferable Points With No Annual Fee — How to Choose Your Citi Strata℠ Card Self-Select Category by Jenna Hansen November 30, 2025 0 The Citi Strata℠ Card relaunch was a welcome and much-needed refresh, and its unique self-select category feature is a fun new benefit. It allows you to get more from your everyday spending, ensuring maximum returns on the things you purchase most often. Here's how to choose yours.
How to Transfer Citi ThankYou® Points to Partners: A Step-By-Step Guide by Carissa Rawson and Patrick Stouffer November 29, 2025 0 In this guide, we'll go over the step-by-step method of transferring your Citi ThankYou Rewards to partners. With airline partners from all three big airline alliance (SkyTeam, Oneworld, and Star Alliance), plus a solid group of hotel transfer options, you'll have no problem finding a great way to redeem your points.
Capital One VentureOne vs Citi Strata: Which No-Annual-Fee Travel Rewards Card Is Right for You? by Jenna Hansen and Jess Farley November 21, 2025 2 Looking for a transferable rewards0earning credit card with no annual fee? The Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card and the Citi Strata℠ Card are two great options. In this post, we compare these cards to help you decide which one deserves a spot in your wallet.
How I Stacked Two Credit Card Bonuses to Fly Turkish Business Class for $0 Out of Pocket by Brett Holzhauer November 17, 2025 4 I wanted to fly to Istanbul in Turkish Airlines business class using points and miles and pay nothing out of pocket, and I accomplished this by stacking two credit card welcome bonuses. Here's how I did just that.
The 9 Best No-Annual-Fee Credit Cards for Earning Transferable Points by Samantha Holland and Harrison Pierce November 11, 2025 0 You don't have to pay credit card annual fees to earn transferable rewards. Even better, some cards provide access to transfer partners without needing to pair with another card to make it happen. Learn about 9 credit cards that offer transferable points (plus other perks) without charging an annual fee.
I Pay $2,724 a Year in Credit Card Annual Fees and Come Out Way Ahead on Benefits — Here’s How by Harrison Pierce October 21, 2025 10 I pay $2,724 in credit card annual fees each year. If that sounds like a lot, it is. However, I get much more value from holding these cards. I earn more than $3,000 in easy-to-use statement credits. If I'm a bit more savvy, I could earn another $2,000 in statement credits. Plus, I earn several points per dollar on my purchases, and can take advantage of many other benefits. Here's a breakdown of why this makes sense for my situation — and what changes I'm considering making.
Citi Launches 20% Transfer Bonus to Qantas — Book American Airlines Awards From 8k Points by Sam Helmy and JT Genter November 10, 2025 28 You can now receive a 20% bonus for transferring Citi ThankYou points to Qantas through November 8, 2025. Although there are not a lot of great ways to redeem Qantas miles, the program does offer a round-the-world award that could be a huge value if you can leverage the current bonus.
How To Transfer, Combine, and Share Citi ThankYou® Points by Jenna Hansen October 15, 2025 0 Citi ThankYou® Points often fly under the radar compared to more well-known programs like Amex and Chase, but they’re a valuable points currency. You can transfer to 20+ partners, combine points between accounts, or even share with family or friends at no charge.
How to Get and Maximize the Citi Strata Elite℠ Card’s Limited-Time 100,000-Point Welcome Offer by Tyler Glatt October 9, 2025 0 The recently launched Citi Strata Elite℠ Card comes with a limited time welcome offer of 100,000 Citi ThankYou® Points. Here’s how to earn this bonus and how to turn it into outsized value on flights, hotel stays, and more.
How to Track Your Progress Toward a Citi Credit Card Sign-up Bonus Online and in the Mobile App by Tyler Glatt October 9, 2025 1 A common mistake is miscalculating the spending requirement for a new card sign-up bonus. You might not spend enough, miss the deadline, or mistakenly factor in fees (like the annual fee) into your calculations. Citi’s sign-up bonus tracker tool helps you avoid these pitfalls by making it easy to track your progress. Here's how it works.
For a Limited-Time, Earn 100,000 Transferable ThankYou Points With the Citi Strata Elite℠ Card by Tyler Glatt October 8, 2025 5 If the brand-new Citi Strata Elite℠ Card has caught your eye but you haven’t been ready to apply, now might be the perfect time. The card is now flexing a limited-time welcome offer worth 100,000 ThankYou® Points after you meet the minimum spending requirement. Here's how to apply.
Transfer Citi ThankYou® Points to Turkish Miles & Smiles With a 50% Transfer Bonus by Tyler Glatt October 20, 2025 1 Through October 18, 2025, you can transfer Citi ThankYou® Points to Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles with a 50% bonus. No, that's not a typo! Here's what you need to know about this Citi ThankYou points transfer bonus, plus a few ways to maximize it.
25% Transfer Bonus From Citi to LifeMiles. Book United Flights From 6k Citi ThankYou Points! by JT Genter October 20, 2025 7 Citi just launched a new 25% transfer bonus to Avianca LifeMiles, running now through October 18, 2025. Here's a look at how you can get 25% more LifeMiles when transferring from Citi ThankYou Points — and the fantastic sweet spots you can book for a lot less. Here's how to book United flights from 6k Citi points or business class awards to Europe for just 44k Citi points!
Transfer Citi ThankYou® Points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club With a 30% Bonus by Tyler Glatt and Sam Helmy October 20, 2025 0 Citi is offering a 30% transfer bonus on all Citi ThankYou Points transfers to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club through October 18, 2025. If you need to book a SkyTeam award ticket, this transfer bonus is a fantastic opportunity to save thousands of points. Here are all the details so you can jump on this offer.
Capital One Venture vs. Citi Strata Premier: A Head-to-Head Travel Card Comparison by Jenna Hansen and Brie Bash September 21, 2025 3 TheCiti Strata Premier® Card and Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card both feature top-tier welcome offers, valuable bonus categories, and give cardholders the opportunity to extract plenty of value when redeeming rewards for travel. But which one is better for your wallet? We put them side by side to help you make an informed decision.
Citi ThankYou® Points Are More Valuable Than Ever — Here’s How to Earn and Use Them by Carissa Rawson and Brie Bash September 20, 2025 3 With the recent launch of a new premium card, additional transfer partners, and expanded redemption flexibility, Citi is making a strong case for its place in your wallet. In this guide, we talk about earning and redeeming Citi points, plus other questions you may have.
Citi Has Some Fantastic No Annual Fee Cards — Here’s the Best Strategy for Getting Them by Ryan Smith and Harrison Pierce September 17, 2025 53 Whether you're looking to reduce your annual fees or boost your ThankYou® points earnings, Citi offers three excellent no-annual-fee cards that can add thousands of extra points to your balance every year. Here's the best strategy to getting them without locking yourself out of getting another sign-up bonus in the next 48 months.
Fly to Hawaii for 12k Citi Points, Qsuite to Maldives for 61k Points With New Qatar Avios Transfer Bonus by Tyler Glatt September 15, 2025 10 Now through October 15, 2025, Qatar Airways will award a 40% bonus when you transfer Citi ThankYou® Rewards points (or dozens of other programs) to Privilege Club Avios. That unlocks deals including domestic American or Alaska flights from 7k Citi points, business class to Europe from 29k Citi points, or Qatar Qsuite to the Maldives for just 61k Citi points!
American Airlines AAdvantage Added as Transfer Partner on No-Annual-Fee Citi Cards — With a Catch by Harrison Pierce August 29, 2025 2 In late July, Citi ThankYou® Rewards re-added American Airlines AAdvantage as a transfer partner — but only for three cards. But now, Citi has expanded the cards that can transfer to American Airlines AAdvantage. However, not all transfer ratios are created equal. Here's what you need to know.
Can the Citi Strata Elite℠ Card Pay for Itself in One Trip? Here’s How I Saved $1,800 on a Europe Trip by Tyler Glatt August 24, 2025 0 If you know how to use them, premium credit cards can give you more value than they cost. That's a pretty foregone conclusion with the new Citi Strata Elite℠ Card. But in fact, I’d even go as far to say this card can pay for itself in a single trip. To prove it, I grabbed a backpack and went to the airport. Here’s what came next.
Transfer Citi ThankYou® Points to Wyndham Rewards With a 25% Transfer Bonus by JT Genter August 24, 2025 0 Now through September 20, 2025, you'll get a 25% transfer bonus when transferring Citi ThankYou® points to Wyndham Rewards. Wyndham Rewards flies below the radar for many travelers. Here's some tips for how to use this underrated program to unlock some incredible value for your Citi ThankYou® points — particularly during this transfer bonus.
Citi Strata Elite℠ Card Review: Valuable Welcome Bonus, Lucrative Benefits, but Not Perfect by Harrison Pierce August 20, 2025 0 The Citi Strata Elite℠ Card provides plenty of premium value to justify the annual fee for most travelers, from valuable statement credits to premium travel perks. However, its bonus categories are a bit convoluted. Here's our full review of this brand-new card.
Guide to Citi ThankYou® Transfer Partners: Which Programs Offer the Best Value for Your Points? by Carissa Rawson and Harrison Pierce August 10, 2025 63 Citi ThankYou® Rewards offers a ton of value with top transfer partners and plenty of options to collect ThankYou Points. In this post, we break down each Citi transfer partner in detail to help you decide where to transfer your Citi ThankYou Points, highlighting some great example redemption options with the best partners.
Live Now: Score 20X Savings for Citi Shop Day on August 5 and 6 by Skye Class August 5, 2025 0 Citi cardholders have an opportunity to enjoy 20X savings with select merchants on Citi Shop Day. It’s actually two days of savings that just kicked off today. Here are all the details on this somewhat confusing opportunity to save on your online purchases.
