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Citi ThankYou Points Value Calculator — What Are Your Points Worth?

Citi ThankYou points are a versatile travel currency with strong airline transfer partners. See what your points are worth across the Citi travel portal, statement credits, and partner transfers.

Citi ThankYou Value Calculator

Showing all redemption options for 50,000 ThankYou points, ranked by value.

Highest Value Redemption

Singapore KrisFlyer

1.5cpp · 50,000 ThankYou points worth $750.00· 1-2 days

All Redemption Options

15 ways to use your ThankYou points. Sorted by effective value.

Best

Singapore KrisFlyer

Airline
Ratio: 1:1Speed: 1-2 days

1.5cpp

$750.00

Virgin Atlantic

Airline
Ratio: 1:1Speed: Instant

1.4cpp

$700.00

Turkish Miles&Smiles

Airline
Ratio: 1:1Speed: Instant

1.3cpp

$650.00

JetBlue TrueBlue

Airline
Ratio: 1:1Speed: Instant

1.3cpp

$650.00

Qatar Avios

Airline
Ratio: 1:1Speed: Instant

1.3cpp

$650.00

Air France Flying Blue

Airline
Ratio: 1:1Speed: Instant

1.2cpp

$600.00

Cathay Asia Miles

Airline
Ratio: 1:1Speed: 1-2 days

1.2cpp

$600.00

Emirates Skywards

Airline
Ratio: 1:1Speed: Instant

1.0cpp

$500.00

Etihad Guest

Airline
Ratio: 1:1Speed: Instant

1.0cpp

$500.00

Citi Travel Portal

Special
Book travel at 1¢/point (1.25¢ with Strata Premier)

1.0cpp

$500.00

Statement Credit

Special
Redeem for statement credit at 1¢ per point

1.0cpp

$500.00

Gift Cards

Special
Redeem for gift cards at 1¢ per point

1.0cpp

$500.00

Travel Portal

Portal

1.0cpp

$500.00

Statement Credit

Cash

1.0cpp

$500.00

Wyndham Rewards

Hotel
Ratio: 1:1Speed: Instant

0.8cpp

$400.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much are Citi ThankYou points worth?

Citi ThankYou points are worth 1 cent each for statement credits and gift cards, 1 to 1.25 cents in the Citi travel portal (depending on your card), and 1.4 to 2+ cents when transferred to airline partners like Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles or JetBlue.

What is the best way to use Citi ThankYou points?

Transferring to airline partners typically offers the best value. Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles is a standout for Star Alliance award flights, and JetBlue TrueBlue offers good value for domestic travel. The Citi travel portal is a solid alternative at 1 to 1.25 cents per point.

Which Citi card earns the most ThankYou points?

The Citi Strata Premier earns 3x on travel, dining, supermarkets, and gas. The Citi Custom Cash earns 5x on your top eligible spending category each billing cycle up to $500. Pairing both cards maximizes your earnings across all spending.

Can I transfer Citi points to airline miles?

Yes, Citi ThankYou points transfer to 16+ airline partners including Turkish Airlines, JetBlue, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Qantas. Transfer ratios are 1:1 for most partners, and transfers are typically processed within 24 hours.

Do Citi ThankYou points expire?

Citi ThankYou points do not expire as long as your account remains open. If you close your card, you typically have 60 days to redeem your remaining points before they are forfeited.