Credit Card Points Transfer Partners

There are two parts to the credit card and points journey. The first half is signing up and earning points. The second half consists of using your points to travel. Sure, you can redeem them for goods or services through the credit card’s specific portals, but you can get even more value by transferring them to transfer/travel partners that accept them. Below I list some common redemptions and travel partners associated with specific credit card points.

Tips and Notes: Do not transfer points to transfer/travel partners without having a trip in mind as points devalue over time. Not all transfers are 1:1 ratio. Some are more and some are less. Generally, you cannot reverse transfer points once they are transferred out.

Disclaimer: The list below is not complete and may change over time. Your mileage may vary on how/when to use points. Always do the math first to see if you’re getting the best value for your redemptions.

Chase Ultimate Rewards Points

Chase Ultimate Rewards Points (UR) are very popular and versatile. They can be transferred to many popular airlines and hotels.

Airlines That Accept Chase UR Points

  • Southwest Airlines

  • United Airlines

  • Jet Blue

  • Virgin Atlantic

  • Air Canada

  • Air France

  • British Airways

  • Emirates

  • Iberia

  • AerLingus

Hotels

  • Hyatt

  • IHG

  • Marriot

American Express Membership Rewards

American Express Membership Rewards Points (MR) are also very popular. Many people find the best value flying international using MR points. But there are many domestic/stateside redemptions that are valuable as well.

Airlines That Accept American Express MR Points

  • Singapore Airlines

  • Virgin Atlantic

  • Aeromexico

  • Jet Blue

  • Aer Lingus

  • Air Canada

  • Air France

  • ANA

  • Alitalia

  • British Airways

  • Avianca

  • Cathay Pacific

  • Ibera

  • Qantas

  • Hawaiian Airlines

  • Etihad

  • Emerates

  • Delta

Hotels

  • Choice

  • Hilton

  • Marriott

Citi ThankYou Points

Another very popular option are Citi ThankYou points which have 16 airline partners and 2 hotel partners. Points are transferred at a rate of 1:1 with a few exceptions.

Airlines

  • Aeromexico

  • Air France

  • Avianca

  • Cathay

  • Emirates

  • EVA

  • Etihad

  • Virgin Atlantic

  • Turkish

  • Thai Airways

  • Singapore Airlines

  • Qatar

  • Qantas

  • Jet Airways

  • Jet Blue

Hotels

  • Choice Privileges 1:2

  • Wyndham