Current and Historical Credit Card Transfer Bonuses

Credit card transfer bonuses can meaningfully increase the value of your points, but the best move depends on timing, partner value, and your planned redemption. This page gives you a single place to review both current transfer bonuses and a historical archive of past offers across major bank rewards programs and airline or hotel partners.

Use the current bonuses section to find live opportunities, then check the archive below to compare today’s offer against recent patterns. If you want to know whether a 20% or 30% bonus is truly strong, this page helps you evaluate transfer bonuses in context before moving flexible points

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Past Transfer Bonus Archive

Browse historical credit card transfer bonuses by bank, keyword, or year to compare past transfer offers across major airline and hotel loyalty programs. Use this archive to see how current transfer bonuses stack up against recent trends before you transfer points.

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Transfer from	Transfer to	Bonus	Start Date	End Date	Notes
AMEX Membership Rewards	Cathay Pacific	Up to 30%*	March 1, 2019	March 31, 2019	Tiered 10-30%
Capital One Miles	Emirates	Up to 100%*	March 18, 2019	March 24, 2019	First-ever Capital One transfer bonus; 1-week only; effective 1:1 ratio (normally 2:1)
AMEX Membership Rewards	Aeromexico	25%	February 1, 2019	February 28, 2019
AMEX Membership Rewards	Virgin Atlantic	30%	December 1, 2018	December 31, 2018
AMEX Membership Rewards	Aeromexico	25%	November 1, 2018	November 30, 2018
AMEX Membership Rewards	Air Canada	Up to 20%*	November 1, 2018	November 30, 2018	Tiered 10-20%
AMEX Membership Rewards	British Airways	40%	November 1, 2018	November 30, 2018
AMEX Membership Rewards	Emirates	Up to 25%*	November 1, 2018	November 30, 2018	Only Amex-Emirates bonus ever
AMEX Membership Rewards	Iberia	40%	November 1, 2018	November 30, 2018
AMEX Membership Rewards	Virgin Atlantic	Up to 30%*	November 1, 2018	November 30, 2018	Tiered 10-30%
AMEX Membership Rewards	JetBlue	25%	October 1, 2018	October 31, 2018
AMEX Membership Rewards	Cathay Pacific	Up to 30%*	September 1, 2018	September 30, 2018	Tiered 10-30%
AMEX Membership Rewards	Virgin Atlantic	30%	September 1, 2018	September 30, 2018
AMEX Membership Rewards	Air France/KLM	25%	June 1, 2018	June 30, 2018
AMEX Membership Rewards	JetBlue	Up to 30%*	March 1, 2018	March 31, 2018	Tiered 10-30%
AMEX Membership Rewards	Air Canada	Up to 20%*	December 1, 2017	December 31, 2017	Tiered 10-20%
AMEX Membership Rewards	JetBlue	25%	November 1, 2017	November 30, 2017
AMEX Membership Rewards	Virgin Atlantic	30%	November 1, 2017	November 30, 2017
AMEX Membership Rewards	British Airways	40%	September 1, 2017	September 30, 2017
AMEX Membership Rewards	JetBlue	25%	May 1, 2017	May 31, 2017
AMEX Membership Rewards	Virgin Atlantic	30%	May 1, 2017	May 31, 2017
AMEX Membership Rewards	Virgin Atlantic	30%	May 1, 2016	May 31, 2016
AMEX Membership Rewards	Virgin Atlantic	25%	April 1, 2015	April 30, 2015

How to Use the Transfer Bonus Archive

The historical transfer bonus archive helps you compare today’s offer with past promotions by bank, partner, and timing. Instead of looking at a current bonus in isolation, you can see whether it matches, exceeds, or falls below recent transfer bonus trends.
This matters because not every transfer bonus is equally valuable. A higher percentage does not always mean a better redemption if award pricing is weak or the partner is not a good fit for your trip. Use this archive together with your target redemption, estimated cents per point, and partner availability before transferring points.
In general, the best use of a transfer bonus is for a redemption you already plan to make. If you are considering a speculative transfer, review the historical pattern first, compare the partner’s value, and remember that transfer bonuses come and go while devaluations can happen at any time.

FAQ: Transfer Bonuses

What is a credit card transfer bonus?

A credit card transfer bonus gives you extra airline miles or hotel points when you move rewards from a transferable points program to a partner loyalty program. For example, a 25% transfer bonus means 1,000 credit card points become 1,250 partner points instead of the standard amount.

Which banks usually offer transfer bonuses?

Transfer bonuses most often appear from major transferable points programs such as American Express Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Capital One Miles, Citi ThankYou Rewards, and Bilt Rewards. The partners and bonus percentages vary throughout the year.

Are transfer bonuses always worth using?

No. A transfer bonus only adds value if the partner program has a redemption you actually want and the award pricing is favorable. A smaller bonus to a high-value partner can be better than a larger bonus to a weak-value partner.

Why should I check historical transfer bonuses before transferring points?

Historical data helps you judge whether a current offer is strong, average, or relatively weak. It also shows which banks and partners tend to run promotions more often, which can help you decide whether to transfer now or wait.

Should I transfer points speculatively during a bonus?

Usually, only if you have a clear near-term use for the points and understand the risks. Once you transfer points, the move is often irreversible, and partner programs can change award pricing or availability without notice.

Do transfer bonuses apply to both airline and hotel partners?

Yes. Transfer bonuses can apply to both airline and hotel partners, although airline bonuses are often more common. The value depends on the partner’s award pricing, transfer ratio, and how you plan to redeem the points.

How should I use this page with your other tools?

Start with the current transfer bonuses to see live offers, then review the historical archive to compare against past promotions. After that, use the Transfer Partners page and your points calculators to estimate whether a transfer gives you strong redemption value.

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Current and Historical Credit Card Transfer Bonuses

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