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
Citi ThankYou Rewards	Cathay Pacific	Up to 10%*	December 29, 2023	March 31, 2024	Run by Cathay; required registration; multi-bank promo
Citi ThankYou Rewards	Virgin Atlantic	30%	February 18, 2024	March 16, 2024
AMEX Membership Rewards	Avianca	15%	February 26, 2024	March 15, 2024
Bilt Rewards	Air Canada	Up to 150%*	February 1, 2024	February 1, 2024	Blue: 75% bonus Silver: 100% bonus Gold: 125% bonus Platinum: 150% bonus
Chase Ultimate Rewards	Air Canada	20%	December 4, 2023	January 15, 2024
Chase Ultimate Rewards	JetBlue	25%	November 15, 2023	January 10, 2024
Bilt Rewards	Air France/KLM	Up to 150%*	January 1, 2024	January 1, 2024	Blue: 75% bonus Silver: 100% bonus Gold: 125% bonus Platinum: 150% bonus
Bilt Rewards	IHG	Up to 150%*	January 1, 2024	January 1, 2024	Blue: 75% bonus Silver: 100% bonus Gold: 125% bonus Platinum: 150% bonus
Bilt Rewards	Virgin Red	Up to 150%*	January 1, 2024	January 1, 2024	Blue: 75% bonus Silver: 100% bonus Gold: 125% bonus Platinum: 150% bonus
AMEX Membership Rewards	Singapore Airlines	Up to 20%*	December 1, 2023	December 31, 2023	Rare; only Amex bonus to SQ ever
AMEX Membership Rewards	Virgin Atlantic	30%	December 1, 2023	December 31, 2023
AMEX Membership Rewards	Hilton	30%	November 8, 2023	December 31, 2023
AMEX Membership Rewards	Avianca	15%	November 13, 2023	December 10, 2023
AMEX Membership Rewards	Qatar Airways	Up to 10%*	November 20, 2023	December 3, 2023	Short 2-week window
Citi ThankYou Rewards	Qatar Airways	Up to 25%*	November 20, 2023	November 30, 2023	Short 10-day window
Citi ThankYou Rewards	Accor	50%	November 4, 2023	November 30, 2023
Chase Ultimate Rewards	Accor	50%	November 1, 2023	November 30, 2023
AMEX Membership Rewards	Marriott	20%	November 1, 2023	November 30, 2023
Chase Ultimate Rewards	Air France/KLM	25%	October 15, 2023	November 30, 2023
AMEX Membership Rewards	JetBlue	25%	October 10, 2023	November 30, 2023
Chase Ultimate Rewards	Virgin Atlantic	30%	October 1, 2023	November 15, 2023
Citi ThankYou Rewards	Avianca	25%	October 16, 2023	November 4, 2023
Bilt Rewards	Emirates	Up to 150%*	November 1, 2023	November 1, 2023	Blue: 75% bonus Silver: 100% bonus Gold: 125% bonus Platinum: 150% bonus
Citi ThankYou Rewards	Virgin Atlantic	30%	September 18, 2023	October 14, 2023
Capital One Miles	Avianca	15%	September 15, 2023	September 30, 2023

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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How to Use the Transfer Bonus Archive

FAQ: Transfer Bonuses