Citi Product Change Rules Explained: How (and Why) to Downgrade, Upgrade, or Switch Cards by Ian Snyder June 30, 2025 15 Citi used to offer unmatched flexibility in credit card product changes, including the ability to switch between different card families. But recent rule changes have narrowed those options. That doesn’t mean product changes are off the table. 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.
Get 1.73 Cents Per Citi ThankYou® Point by Transferring to Accor Live Limitless With a 50% Bonus by JT Genter and Andrew George Bradshaw June 22, 2025 0 Now through July 19, 2025, Citi cardholders can transfer ThankYou® Points to Accor Live Limitless with a 50% bonus — turning 1,000 Citi points into 750 Accor points. While Accor usually isn’t the best use of Citi points, this bonus helps close the value gap. If you’re eyeing an Accor stay, especially in Europe, this can be a solid way to save on your booking.
Citi-Flying Blue 20% Transfer Bonus: Fly Biz to Europe for 50k Points or Economy From 16k by JT Genter June 22, 2025 9 Now through July 19, 2025, Citi cardholders can convert ThankYou® points to Flying Blue miles and receive a 20% transfer bonus. This opens the door to several lucrative redemption opportunities, including business class flights from the U.S. to Europe for just 50k ThankYou® points each way or economy flights to Europe from 16k points one-way. If you know how to utilize Flying Blue miles, this transfer bonus is an awesome opportunity.
Citi Gift Card Sale: Save 10% When You Redeem ThankYou Points for Select Gift Cards by Andrew George Bradshaw and Tyler Glatt July 1, 2025 0 Citi is offering a 10% discount on select gift cards — including Fandango, GolfNow, and more — when you redeem ThankYou® Points through July 31, 2025. That means you can snag a $25 gift card for just 2,250 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.
Goodbye Citi Rewards+, Hello Citi Strata — Here’s What That Means for You by Tyler Glatt May 26, 2025 0 The Citi Rewards+® Card is out, and the Citi Strata℠ Card is in. Beyond the new name and a fresh coat of paint (literally), this no-annual-fee card is getting a major overhaul. And many of the changes are kicking in on July 20, 2025. Here’s a breakdown of what’s changing
Citi Premier and Prestige Cardholders to Lose 1¢ Cash Out Redemption Option — But There’s a Workaround by Cameron Laufer May 21, 2025 0 Citi is decreasing the redemption rate for redeeming ThankYou Points for cash back beginning August 24, 2025 for Strata Premier and Prestige cardholders. However, there's a workaround to maintain the one cent per point redemption rate. Plus, transferring to partners is still the best use of your points.
Now Permanent: Earn Up to 9% Back on Travel Purchases on Two Citi No Annual Fee Cards by Mark Jackson May 19, 2025 0 The Citi Travel portal is yet another option for credit card holders to earn rewards when booking travel. With two Citi cards, it's now possible to earn 5% cash back on many travel categories booked through the portal. Here are the details of this news, and how it falls short of competitors.
Transfer Citi ThankYou® Points to Wyndham Rewards With a 25% Transfer Bonus by JT Genter May 18, 2025 0 Now through June 21, 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 Travel℠ Portal Guide: How to Earn and Redeem ThankYou® Points for Flights, Hotels, and More by Ian Snyder May 7, 2025 2 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.
Fly to Hawaii for 13K Citi Points, Qsuite to Maldives for 66k Points With New Qatar Avios Transfer Bonus by Tyler Glatt June 1, 2025 10 Now through May 31, 2025, Qatar Airways will award you a 30% bonus when you transfer Citi ThankYou® Rewards points to Privilege Club Avios. It’s an atypical bonus since you won’t see it when you log in to your Citi account, but it’s still one you won’t want to overlook. Here are all the details.
Citi Set to Devalue Three ThankYou® Partner Transfer Ratios on Its No-Annual-Fee Cards by Tyler Glatt April 25, 2025 0 Multiple no-annual-fee Citi credit cards that offer limited access to ThankYou® transfer partners. With these cards, you can transfer rewards to just three travel partners or redeem them in other ways. But come July 27, 2025, those transfer ratios are set to devalue. Here's what to know.
Citi ThankYou® to Devalue Transfer Rate to Emirates Skywards This July by Tyler Glatt April 24, 2025 1 There are lots of ways to redeem Citi ThankYou® Points. One way is transferring them to Emirates Skywards and leveraging the program's best sweet spots. If you've been thinking about making a redemption like this, now is a good time to act because Citi will soon devalue the current 1:1 transfer ratio to Emirates. Here's what we know.
Transfer Citi ThankYou® Points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club With a 30% Bonus by Tyler Glatt and Sam Helmy April 13, 2025 0 Citi is offering a 30% transfer bonus on all Citi ThankYou Points transfers to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club through May 17, 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.
Citi Might Have Just Tightened Its Product Change Rules — Here’s Why That Matters by Cameron Laufer April 4, 2025 2 Recent reports indicate that Citi has begun restricting which cards you can product change to and from. And that’s bad news for customers. Here’s what we know so far.
Lady Gaga Mayhem Ball Presale: Get Tickets Early With Your Citi Card Starting March 31 by Skye Class March 29, 2025 0 Lady Gaga just announced her eighth tour, Mayhem Ball, and Citi cardholders can purchase presale tickets through the Citi Entertainment portal between March 31 and April 2. Here are the details of these tickets and how to purchase yours.
25% Transfer Bonus From Citi to LifeMiles. Book United Flights From 6k Citi Points! by JT Genter April 13, 2025 7 Citi just launched a new 25% transfer bonus to Avianca LifeMiles, running now through April 12, 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 from just 44k Citi points!
Citi Custom Cash® Card Review [2025]: Earn Up to 5% Cash Back and Pay No Annual Fee by Erik Paquet and Ian Snyder March 5, 2025 26 The Citi Custom Cash® Card is an innovative rewards card that earns up to 5% back on eligible bonus categories and charges no annual fee. It uniquely adjust your rewards to maximize the bonus spending categories. But is it right for you? Our full review can help you decide.
How to Get the Most Value From the Citi Strata Premier℠ $100 Hotel Credit by Tyler Glatt February 16, 2025 2 The Citi Strata Premier® Card features an annual hotel benefit that lets you save $100 off a single hotel stay of $500 or more when you book through the Citi Travel portal. Here's how to unlock your savings and stretch them for maximum value.
Low-Fee, High-Reward: 8 Best Credit Cards With Annual Fees Under $100 by Lauren Wynn January 23, 2025 0 Credit cards can be powerful tools for travelers, but high annual fees aren't for everyone. Fortunately, many cards offer excellent benefits and rewards for under $100. Here's a list of the best budget-friendly travel credit cards available now.
Guide to Booking Budget Airlines With Amex, Bilt, Capital One, Chase, or Citi Points by Ajay Jain and Andrew Kunesh January 17, 2025 50 Although points and miles are typically used on larger carriers, they can be redeemed for tickets on low-cost carriers as well. Find out how to use your Amex, Bilt, Capital One, Chase, and Citi points on low-cost carriers in this article.
Earn Up to 5X ThankYou® Points in the Citi Travel Portal With These No-Annual-Fee Credit Cards by Skye Class January 13, 2025 0 Want to earn more Citi ThankYou® Points on travel? Booking hotels and rental cars through the Citi Travel portal could be your best bet. And some cards offer boosted points on select purchases into 2026. This post covers which cards qualify and which purchases are eligible.
Preferred Hotels Boosts Award Availability: Book Luxury Stays Worldwide With Citi Points by Sam Helmy December 15, 2024 0 Preferred Hotels has released a huge amount of award space for its properties. In addition, it has resolved the availability issue with its I Prefer rewards program; you can now use your points for stays at a wide range of Preferred Hotels around the world! Here are the details.
Do Citi ThankYou® Points Expire? A Complete Guide to Citi’s Complicated Expiration Policies by Sam Helmy December 4, 2024 19 Citi ThankYou® has a unbelievably complex points expiration structure, meaning that figuring out whether your points expire can be tricky. ThankYou-earning cards have different expiration deadlines depending on how you earned your points.
Stack LifeMiles Promotions to Save on Awards (Biz Class to Europe for 18k Points + $365) by Patrick Stouffer and JT Genter November 5, 2024 45 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 125% bonus when transferring LifeMiles to another account. Stack these promotions to book business class awards to Europe by starting with just 18k Amex points.
Best Ways To Redeem Citi ThankYou® Points by Carissa Rawson and Ian Snyder October 26, 2024 0 Citi ThankYou® Points are one of the most valuable flexible reward currencies out there. Although they don't get as much love as competitors like American Express Membership Rewards and Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou Points can be used for incredible redemptions with a variety of hotel and airline partners. Here are the best uses of your Citi points.
Citi’s Newest Transfer Partner: How to Use ThankYou Points at Preferred Hotels & Resorts by Tyler Glatt October 21, 2024 0 Citi just unveiled its newset transfer partner: Preferred Hotels & Resorts! But is this a transfer partner you should use? Or is it one to forget? Here's what you need to know about Citi's newest hotel transfer partner.
Transfer Citi ThankYou® Points to Leading Hotels of the World Leaders Club, Get a 25% Bonus by Tyler Glatt September 16, 2024 0 Looking to save on the points cost to spend a night in luxury? Those with an eligible Citi ThankYou® points-earning card can take advantage of Leaders Club's first-ever transfer bonus! Here's what you need to know about the new Citi-Leaders Club 25% transfer bonus and if it's worth your attention.
Last Chance: Transfer Citi ThankYou® Points to Asia Miles With a 15% Transfer Bonus by JT Genter July 18, 2024 2 Now's your last chance reminder to take advantage of a 15% transfer bonus from Citi ThankYou® points to Cathay Asia Miles that's ending on July 20, 2024. From business class to Africa or Asia for 55k Citi points to Cathay Pacific business class as far as you possibly can for 96k Citi points, here's how you can take advantage of this transfer bonus.
Citi Strata Premier℠ Card Review [2025]: Earn 60,000 Bonus Points & 3X In Many Categories by Jess Farley and JT Genter July 18, 2025 11 The Citi Strata Premier® Card is often overlooked in a crowded credit card market, 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 each year.
Who Is Eligible for the Welcome Bonus on the Citi Strata Premier℠ Card? by Kennedy Miller May 29, 2024 31 Are you eligible for the 60,000-point bonus on the Citi Strata 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.
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