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 one 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 compare today’s offer against recent patterns in the archive below. If you want to see which airline and hotel partners each bank supports before you transfer, visit our Credit Card Transfer Partners Cheat Sheet, and if you want to calculate the real value of a redemption or compare transfer scenarios, use our Award Travel Calculators.

Current Transfer Bonuses

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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
Chase Ultimate Rewards	Air Canada	20%	June 5, 2023	July 31, 2023
Citi ThankYou Rewards	Cathay Pacific	15%	June 1, 2023	July 22, 2023
Capital One Miles	TAP Air Portugal	15%	June 22, 2023	June 30, 2023
Citi ThankYou Rewards	Avianca	25%	June 5, 2023	June 30, 2023
Citi ThankYou Rewards	Qatar Airways	30%	June 2, 2023	June 30, 2023
Citi ThankYou Rewards	Air France/KLM	25%	May 16, 2023	June 17, 2023
Chase Ultimate Rewards	Virgin Atlantic	30%	May 1, 2023	June 15, 2023
AMEX Membership Rewards	Avianca	15%	May 1, 2023	May 31, 2023
AMEX Membership Rewards	Cathay Pacific	Up to 20%*	May 15, 2023	May 30, 2023	Short 2-week window
AMEX Membership Rewards	Air France/KLM	25%	May 1, 2023	May 22, 2023
Chase Ultimate Rewards	Air France/KLM	25%	April 1, 2023	May 15, 2023
Chase Ultimate Rewards	Marriott	50%	March 1, 2023	May 15, 2023
AMEX Membership Rewards	Marriott	Up to 50%*	March 1, 2023	May 15, 2023	Longest Amex-Marriott bonus ever (75 days)
Bilt Rewards	Air France/KLM	100%	May 1, 2023	May 1, 2023
AMEX Membership Rewards	Hilton	30%	April 1, 2023	April 30, 2023
Capital One Miles	Etihad	Up to 30%*	April 1, 2023	April 30, 2023	Tiered: up to 30%
Capital One Miles	Avianca	Up to 10%*	April 13, 2023	April 22, 2023	Multi-bank Avianca promo
AMEX Membership Rewards	Avianca	Up to 10%*	April 12, 2023	April 22, 2023	Multi-bank Avianca promo
Citi ThankYou Rewards	Avianca	Up to 10%*	April 12, 2023	April 22, 2023	Short promo; multi-bank Avianca bonus
Capital One Miles	Virgin Atlantic	30%	March 1, 2023	March 31, 2023
Citi ThankYou Rewards	Avianca	20%	March 1, 2023	March 31, 2023
Citi ThankYou Rewards	Virgin Atlantic	30%	March 1, 2023	March 31, 2023
AMEX Membership Rewards	Virgin Atlantic	30%	December 8, 2022	December 22, 2022
Chase Ultimate Rewards	Marriott	40%	November 1, 2022	December 20, 2022
AMEX Membership Rewards	Air France/KLM	25%	November 16, 2022	December 7, 2022

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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