Tag: Citi ThankYou Rewards

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.

Earning rates on Citi cards are among the best available. With the right combo of cards, you can earn 5x in a category of your choice; 3x on dining, gas, and travel; and 2x on all other purchases. You'll pay just $95 in total to hold all three cards each year. Plus, all three cards are currently offering generous sign-up bonuses. Here's how to put together a winning Citi card trifecta to quickly build a substantial balance of ThankYou Points.

Qatar Airways is offering a 25% transfer bonus when transferring eligible bank points (including Citi and HSBC) to Avios by November 30. And now, Qatar just added a new 10% transfer bonus for Amex Membership Rewards transfers. These transfer bonuses unlock Qsuite award flights for as few as 56k Citi points! Here are the relevant details of this limited-time offer.

In the world of points and miles, there are many different types of points. This post goes over everything you need to know about Citi ThankYou Points. We'll discuss the pros and cons of the cards that earn them, plus how the points can be spent.

The Citi Double Cash is our favorite no-annual-fee cash-back credit card, offering 2% cash back on every purchase. Right now, new card members can earn $200 cash back on this card after meeting an affordable minimum spend. This is only the third time we’ve seen a cash-back bonus on the Citi Double Cash, so don't let this offer get away.

The Citi Travel portal is one of several ways you can redeem Citi ThankYou Points. It doesn't offer the same value as the array of transfer partners, but it does have the upside of letting you use your points for flights on all major carriers. It also gives you a one-stop-shop for booking many aspects of your trip. Here's everything you need to know about it.

Citibank has very flexible rules when it comes to exchanging one of its cards for another. The Citi product change rules can allow you to convert between card "families" or even to discontinued products, some of which can be attractive choices. Here's why and how to product change.

You can now redeem your Citi ThankYou points at Dollar General at a rate of $5.00 of your purchase for 625 points. Bear in mind this is a horrible value and a terrible use of your hard-earned Citi ThankYou points and should be avoided.

Take advantage of this 50% bonus when transferring your Citi ThankYou points to Accor Live Limitless until November 30, 2023. With Citi and Accor becoming partners back in May, this presents the first opportunity to transfer your Citi ThankYou points to Accor ALL with a bonus. But does it provide you with good value? We dive into the details to see if it does.

You can now redeem your Citi ThankYou Points directly for Walgreens purchases. However, the redemption rate is poor and is best avoided since you have many better options to use your Citi ThankYou Points.

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.

Citi has gained a new transfer partner for its ThankYou Points: Leading Hotels of the World and its loyalty program. This becomes the first transfer partner for Leading Hotels of the World and adds to Citi's 18 existing transfer partners. Here's a look at this new option for using your Citi points.

Citi Travel has two promotions right now: an ongoing offer to earn up to 10X points and endless uses of a $100 hotel credit. The latter offer follows on the heels of the recent Capital One Travel sale. Let's look at these two offers to see how they can work for you.

Citi just launched a new transfer bonus to Avianca LifeMiles. Here's a look at how you can get 25% more LifeMiles when transferring from Citi ThankYou points until November 5, 2023. From domestic United flights for 6k Citi ThankYou points to business class to Europe for 28k Citi ThankYou points, here are some of the incredible sweet spots this unlocks.

The Citi Custom Cash^® Card is an innovative rewards card that features an excellent $200 cash-back bonus (issued as 20,000 ThankYou Points), earns up to 5% back on eligible bonus categories, and charges no annual fee. The latest ThankYou Rewards card to join Citi's ThankYou Points ecosystem, the Citi Custom Cash is the perfect card to complement Citi's premium ThankYou Rewards cards like the Citi Premier^® Card.

The Citi Prestige® Card has excellent earnings and a generous annual travel credit. If you still have this card, we'll help you understand its benefits and perks. However, the card is no longer open to new applicants, so let's check out some alternatives for those looking to acquire a premium travel credit card.

Although points and miles are typically used on larger carriers, they can be redeemed for tickets on low-cost carriers as well, including international airlines. Find out how to use your Amex, Capital One, Chase, and Citi points on low-cost carriers in this article.

The Citi Premier^® Card is often overlooked, but it can deliver huge value that makes it easy to justify its modest annual fee. You’ll earn 3X points at hotels, restaurants, gas stations, supermarkets, and on airfare. Plus, if you take advantage of the $100 annual hotel credit, this card pays for itself.

Are you eligible for the 60,000-point bonus on the Citi Premier^® Card? Like many card issuers, Citi implements a few policies that limit who can earn a lucrative welcome bonus. In this post, we'll break down all the rules you need to know before applying for a ThankYou Rewards card.

Citi ThankYou just launched a 30% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Now through October 14, 2023, you will receive a 30% bonus when you transfer Citi ThankYou points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. From 6k-point domestic awards on Delta to 27k-point ANA business class awards to Japan, here are some examples of the incredible value that unlocks.

LifeMiles is hosting two incredibly lucrative promotions at the same time. First, you can convert Amex Membership Rewards points to LifeMiles and receive a 15% bonus. Second, you can receive another 115% bonus when transferring LifeMiles to another account. The real fun begins when you combine both promotions. Stack these promotions to book Lufthansa first class awards to Europe by starting with just 36k Amex points.

Now through September 16, 2023, you'll get a 20% 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 ThankYou Points aren't as well-known as Chase Ultimate Rewards or Amex Membership Rewards, but there's a ton of value to be found using ThankYou Points. Let's take a look at some of the best redemption options for domestic and short-haul international flights using Citi transfer partners. Here's how to book JetBlue, United, Delta, and American Airlines award flights for 8,000 ThankYou points or less.

Citi just launched a new transfer bonus, and it's one that we haven't seen in almost five years. Now through July 22, 2023, you can transfer Citi ThankYou points to Cathay Asia Miles to receive a 15% transfer bonus. From business class to Africa or Asia for 54k Citi points to Cathay Pacific business class as far as you possibly can for 74k Citi points, here's how you can take advantage of this rare transfer bonus.

Who doesn't like additional transfer partners? We're big fans of having many options for how to use our points and miles, and you can now transfer Citi ThankYou Points to Accor Live Limitless for hotel stays. However, this might not be the best use of your points. Here's what you need to know about this new transfer partner.

Now through June 17, 2023, Citi cardholders can convert ThankYou points to Flying Blue miles and receive a 25% transfer bonus. This opens the door to several lucrative redemption opportunities, including business class flights from the U.S. to Europe for just 33k ThankYou points each way or economy flights to Europe from 9k points one-way. If you know how to utilize Flying Blue miles, this transfer bonus is an awesome opportunity.

Citi ThankYou has a fabulously complex points expiration structure. As a general rule, Citi ThankYou points do not expire as long as your account is open and in good standing. However, you'll find multiple exceptions and different expiration deadlines depending on how you earned your points.

Looking for a travel credit card with no annual fee? The Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card and the Citi Rewards+^® Card are great options. The Capital One VentureOne currently offers a 20,000-mile bonus, while the Citi Rewards+ features a 20,000-point offer. We compare these cards to help you decide which one deserves a spot in your wallet.

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 24 months.

One of the costliest mistakes one can make with credit card points is miscalculating the requirements for a new card sign-up bonus. Whether you don't spend enough, miscalculate the initial promotion end date, or assume the credit card fee counted towards the minimum spending threshold, there are many pitfalls to avoid. Thanks to Citi's "New Cardholder Bonus Tracker," it's easy to track your progress.