Transfer bonuses are limited-time opportunities to get more value when you move transferable credit card points into airline or hotel programs. Many of these offers can significantly boost an award booking, but they’re sometimes targeted and they expire — so act quickly if one matches your travel plans.
Active transfer bonuses (current)
- American Express Membership Rewards → Air France‑KLM Flying Blue: 25% bonus through June 30 — 1,000 MR = 1,250 Flying Blue miles.
- American Express Membership Rewards → Marriott Bonvoy: 20% bonus through June 30 — 1,000 MR = 1,200 Bonvoy points.
- Chase Ultimate Rewards → Marriott Bonvoy: 55% bonus through June 30 — 1,000 UR = 1,550 Bonvoy points.
- Chase Ultimate Rewards → Southwest Rapid Rewards: 30% bonus through June 5 — 1,000 UR = 1,300 Rapid Rewards points.
- Citi ThankYou Rewards → Qatar Airways Privilege Club: 30% bonus through June 30 — 1,000 TY = 1,300 Avios if you have a Citi card that unlocks the full transfer ratio (some Citi cards transfer at a lower ratio; those cards would convert 1,000 TY ≈ 910 Avios).
- Citi ThankYou Rewards → I Prefer Hotel Rewards: 30% bonus through June 13 — 1,000 TY = 1,300 I Prefer points with cards that unlock full 1:1 transfers (otherwise lower).
- Citi ThankYou Rewards → Wyndham Rewards: 25% bonus through June 13 — 1,000 TY = 1,250 Wyndham points with qualifying Citi cards (lower with others).
- Rove → Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles: 50% bonus through June 30 — 1,000 Rove miles = 1,500 Miles&Smiles miles.
- Rove → Air Canada Aeroplan: 25% bonus through June 6 — 1,000 Rove miles = 1,250 Aeroplan points.
American Express Membership Rewards
Amex is currently running bonuses to Flying Blue (25%) and Marriott Bonvoy (20%), both through June 30. If you’re short on Membership Rewards points, popular Amex cards that earn MR and commonly feature large welcome offers include the American Express® Gold Card and the American Express Platinum Card®. Transfer only when you have a confirmed award — transfers can’t be undone.
Capital One
There are no Capital One transfer bonuses active right now. If you want more Capital One miles, consider cards like Capital One Venture, Venture X, or Venture Business, which are the program’s main earners and often come with welcome bonuses.
Chase Ultimate Rewards
Chase has two notable bonuses: a big 55% bonus to Marriott Bonvoy through June 30 and a 30% bonus to Southwest Rapid Rewards through June 5. Chase card options to earn Ultimate Rewards include the Chase Sapphire Preferred, Chase Sapphire Reserve, and Ink Business Preferred. As always, confirm award availability before transferring points.
Citi ThankYou Rewards
Citi is offering bonuses to several partners: 30% to I Prefer Hotel Rewards and 25% to Wyndham (both through June 13), plus 30% to Qatar through June 30. Note: you’ll get the full transfer ratio only with certain Citi cards (for example, Citi Strata Elite, Citi Strata Premier or legacy Citi Prestige). Other Citi cards transfer at a reduced rate, which reduces the effective bonus.
Marriott Bonvoy
Marriott isn’t currently running transfer bonuses to airline partners. If you want to build Bonvoy balances, there are several Marriott co‑brand cards with different welcome offers and perks; evaluate those if you plan to earn Bonvoy points directly.
Rove
Rove is running two promotions: 25% to Air Canada Aeroplan through June 6 and an attractive 50% bonus to Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles through June 30. Rove’s program lets you earn transferable miles without a credit card (earnings through hotel and flight bookings, portal shopping, etc.), and it’s rapidly adding partners. The Turkish bonus is especially useful — for example, discounted business-class award prices from North America to Turkey can be within reach with this boost.
Should you transfer points or miles?
Only transfer when you have a clear plan to use the partner currency. Transfers are final and you lose the original program’s flexibility. Confirm award availability, routing rules and total cost (taxes and fees, carrier surcharges) before moving points. If you don’t have a specific redemption in mind, it’s usually better to keep points in your transferable currency until you do.
Bottom line
Transfer bonuses can meaningfully increase the value of your points, but they’re best used when you’re ready to book. Run the math, check award space, and verify whether your specific card unlocks the full transfer ratio before completing any transfer.
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