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The ability to convert points into miles with dozens of airline partners is a part of the American Express Membership rewards program. Some issuers give transfer bonuses for doing so.

It's important to have some context in order to know if a transfer bonus is worth it. If you learn that another credit card issuer is offering a 25% bonus just a few months ago, you'll probably get one again.

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A transfer bonus might be just the ticket for scoring great awards and a great price. (Photo by Nick Ellis / The Points Guy)

We decided to put together a list of all the airline transfer bonuses offered by the following programs.

American Express has offered bonuses for transferring points to partners for a long time. Capital One and Chase have increased their transfer bonuses.

Let's get started.

American Express Membership Rewards

Take advantage of Amex’s frequent transfer bonuses to Virgin Atlantic. (Photo by Nicky Kelvin / The Points Guy)

Delta and Singapore Airlines are some of the airline partners that American Express Membership Reward can be transferred to. If you have a strategy in place to maximize them, there is a record number of transfer bonuses on-site.

Aer Lingus aer club.

  • September 2021: 40%
  • October 2019: 40%

The Aeromexico club is a premier club.

  • September 2021: 25%
  • February 2019: 25%
  • November 2018: 25%
  • March 2015: 20%

Air Canada has a plan.

  • September 2021: 20%
  • December 2019: 10-20% (targeted)
  • May 2019: 10-20% (targeted)
  • November 2018: 20% (targeted)
  • December 2017: 10-20% (targeted)

Air France/KLM is flying blue.

  • September 2021: 25%
  • December 2020: 30%
  • April 2019: 25%
  • June 2018: 25%

The life miles of Avianca.

  • September 2021: 15%
  • April 2019: 15%

The British Airways executive club.

  • September 2021: 40%
  • October 2019: 40%
  • November 2018: 40%
  • September 2017: 40%
  • October 2016: 50%
  • January 2015: 40%

The route of the Cathay Pacific AsiaMiles.

  • December 2020: 25% (targeted)
  • January 2020: 10%
  • March 2019: 10-30% (targeted)
  • September 2018: 10-30% (targeted)

The Skywards of the United States of America.

A guest of the airline.

Hawaiian Airlines has frequent flyer miles.

  • September 2021: 25%
  • June 2021: 25%
  • June 2018: 25%
  • June 2017: 25%
  • June 2016: 25%
  • December 2015: 25%
  • June 2014: 20%

They named the hotel after the person.

  • October 2021: 30%
  • June 2021: 40%
  • January 2021: 40%
  • October 2020: 40%
  • December 2019: 50% (targeted)

It's called Iberia plus.

  • September 2021: 40%
  • October 2019: 40%
  • November 2018: 40%
  • December 2016: 50%
  • December 2015: 25%

The airline True Blue.

  • December 2019: 25%
  • June 2019: 40% (targeted)
  • October 2018: 25%
  • March 2018: 10-30%
  • November 2017: 25%
  • May 2017: 25%
  • September 2014: 25%

The Marriott Bonvoy is located in Marriott.

  • October 2021: 30%
  • June 2021: 40%
  • December 2020: 30%
  • February 2020: 30% (targeted)
  • June 2019: 40-50% (targeted)

There is a frequent flyer program for Qantas.

  • September 2021: 20%
  • February 2020: 20%
  • June 5 – June 30, 2019: 20%

The Virgin Atlantic flying club.

  • September 2021: 30%
  • December 2019: 30%
  • July 2019: 30%
  • December 2018: 30%
  • November 2018: 10-30% (targeted)
  • September 2018: 30%
  • November 2017: 30%
  • May 2017: 30%
  • May 2016: 30%
  • April 2015: 25%
  • November 2014: 35%
  • May 2014: 30%
  • November 2013: 30%

Capital One

Fancy a flight in Cathay Pacific first class? A transfer bonus might be able to help. (Photo by JT Genter / The Points Guy)

Capital One has improved its rewards program greatly over the past few years.

The Aeromexico club is a premier club.

Air France/KLM is flying blue.

  • September 2021: 30%
  • June 2019: 20%

The life miles of Avianca.

  • July 2021: 25%
  • December 2020: 15%
  • July 2019: 25%
  • June 2019: 15%

The British Airways executive club.

The Skywards of the United States of America.

The airline True Blue.

Chase Ultimate Rewards

We've seen an IHG transfer bonus as high as 60% in the past. (Photo courtesy of IHG)

More than a decade ago, the Ultimate rewards program was launched. Chase has introduced a record number of transfer bonuses.

Aer Lingus has an air club.

The British Airways executive club.

  • September 2021: 30%
  • December 2020: 30%
  • June 2019: 30%

It's called Iberia plus.

There is a rewards program for ihhg.

  • December 2020: 30%
  • August 2020: 60%

The Marriott Bonvoy is located in Marriott.

Citi ThankYou Rewards

Save up for a flight to Australia with your Citi ThankYou points. (Photo by Nicholas Ellis/The Points Guy)

There are more than a dozen airline partners with Citigroup. Even though there is no transfer bonus, you can still transfer to American Airlines AAdvantage.

Air France/KLM is flying blue.

  • July 2019: 25%
  • August 2018: 30%

The life miles of Avianca.

  • February 2021: 25%
  • July 2019: 25% (offered by Avianca)
  • December 2018: 25%

The route of the Cathay Pacific AsiaMiles.

  • January 2020: 15%
  • July 2018: 15%
  • September 2017: 20%

A guest of the airline.

  • July 2017: 10%
  • July 2016: 25%
  • December 2015: 25%
  • May 2015: 25%

The airline True Blue.

  • May 2018: 30%
  • October 2017: 25%
  • April 2017: 50%

There is a frequent flyer program for Qantas.

  • February 2020: 25%
  • April 2019: 25%
  • June 2016: 15 – 30%

Turkish Airlines offers miles and perks.

The Virgin Atlantic flying club.

  • June 2019: 30%
  • October 2018: 30%
  • March 2017: 25%
  • April 2016: 25%
  • August 2015: 25%

Bottom line

Transfer bonuses can increase the value of already useful points. It's important to know if it's a good deal, a high bonus or something that will benefit you for an imminent redemption. If a transfer bonus appeals to you, you should visit this page and our current transfer bonus page. It's important to research ideas about how to maximize your points.

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