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Citi ThankYou Points 20% Transfer Bonus to Flying Blue

Sounds like a sweet little bump, right? A 20% boost on your points is enough to make you smile, but let’s see if it actually changes the game.

Normally, a ThankYou point turns into a Flying Blue mile 1‑to‑1. During the promo, that ratio jumps to 1.2 miles per point. In plain English: every 1,000 points you move nets you an extra 200 miles. If you value a Flying Blue mile at about 1.5 cents, that’s roughly $30 of added value per 1,000 points.

Who can take advantage?

The offer is limited to three cards: Citi Strata Elite, Citi Strata Premier, and AT&T Access More. If you’re holding any other Citi product, you’ll have to sit this one out.

How to lock in the bonus

  • Log into the Citi ThankYou transfer portal between July 19 2026 00:01 ET and August 22 2026 23:59 ET.
  • Select Flying Blue as the destination program.
  • Enter the number of points you want to move; the system will automatically apply the 1,200‑mile credit for every 1,000 points.
  • Confirm the transfer. Miles usually appear in your Flying Blue account within 24 hours.

Pro tip: Transfer in round‑thousand chunks. Moving 5,000 points gives you a clean 6,000 miles – easy to track and maximizes the bonus.

Bottom line: If you’ve got a stash of ThankYou points and one of the eligible cards, the 20% bonus is a painless way to pad your Flying Blue balance. It won’t turn a mediocre itinerary into first class, but it can be the edge you need to snag that elusive award seat.

Cards mentioned in this article

Citi Strata Elite

Citi · travel · $595
Welcome bonus75,000 ThankYou Points after $6,000 spend in 3 months
Top earnings3x Dining · 1.5x Groceries
Annual fee$595

The Strata Elite is Citi's serious swing at the CSR and Venture X — and it lands. That 3-hour trip delay trigger and worldwide primary car rental insurance are genuinely best-in-class, full stop. The 5x on direct flights is compelling for anyone who books with airlines regularly. But the Venture X's near-zero net cost is hard to argue with unless you specifically value Citi's transfer partners or that superior insurance coverage.

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Citi Strata Premier

Citi · travel · $95
Welcome bonus60,000 ThankYou Points after $4,000 spend in 3 months
Top earnings3x Dining · 3x Groceries
Annual fee$95

The Strata Premier is the quiet overachiever of mid-tier travel cards. Four categories at 3x for $95? The Sapphire Preferred can't touch that earning breadth. Stack it with a Custom Cash for 5x in a rotating category and you've got a two-card Citi combo that costs $95 total and punches way above its weight.

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Scout's Take

If you hold a Citi Strata Elite, Citi Strata Premier, or AT&T Access More card, transferring your ThankYou points to Flying Blue between July 19 and August 22 can net you an extra 200 miles per 1,000 points, which is a decent bonus worth taking advantage of. To maximize the bonus, transfer points in round-thousand chunks, such as 5,000 points to get a clean 6,000 miles, and confirm the transfer to receive the miles within 24 hours.

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