Transfer Citi ThankYou to Cathay Asia Miles
The live transfer ratio is 1:1. No promotional bonus is currently running for this pair.
What your Citi ThankYou points become after transfer
| If you transfer | You get (base) |
|---|---|
| 10,000 pts | 10,000 Cathay Asia Miles pts |
| 25,000 pts | 25,000 Cathay Asia Miles pts |
| 50,000 pts | 50,000 Cathay Asia Miles pts |
| 100,000 pts | 100,000 Cathay Asia Miles pts |
Calculations use the official 1:1 transfer ratio published by Citi ThankYou. Run a fresh check inside your account before transferring; transfer ratios occasionally change.
Should you transfer to Cathay Asia Miles?
Citi ThankYou → Cathay Asia Miles is best when Cathay Asia Miles prices a specific award flight more cheaply than other partners. Run the comparison before you transfer.
The general rule: only transfer when you have a specific award flight or stay in mind. Transfers are non-reversible, and Cathay Asia Miles can devalue their award chart at any time. Build the itinerary first, confirm availability with the airline or hotel directly, then transfer the exact number of points needed.
The fastest way to find out if a transfer makes sense for your trip is to ask the AI advisor — it pulls your wallet balances, today's active bonuses, and the destination redemption sweet spots into a single recommendation.
Cards that earn Citi ThankYou
These cards earn Citi ThankYou points directly. One sign-up bonus is usually enough to fund this transfer with room to spare.
How to transfer Citi ThankYou to Cathay Asia Miles
- Confirm award space first. Search for the specific flight or stay you want directly on Cathay Asia Miles's site, or use our award search to compare programs side-by-side.
- Log in to your Citi ThankYou account. Bank portals are the source of truth for current ratios — confirm the 1:1 ratio still applies at the moment you transfer.
- Select Cathay Asia Miles as the recipient. Enter your loyalty account number; transfers usually go through within a few minutes for airlines and a few hours to days for hotels.
- Book immediately.Award space disappears fast; if your seats or rooms are gone by the time the transfer lands, you're stuck holding partner points instead of bank points.
FAQ
- What is the transfer ratio from Citi ThankYou to Cathay Asia Miles?
- Citi ThankYou transfers to Cathay Asia Miles at 1:1. There is no promotional bonus running for this pair right now.
- How long does a Citi ThankYou to Cathay Asia Miles transfer take?
- Most airline transfers from Citi ThankYou complete within minutes to a few hours. Plan for 24 hours when booking time-sensitive awards just in case.
- Are Citi ThankYou to Cathay Asia Miles transfers reversible?
- No. Once your points land in your Cathay Asia Miles account they cannot be moved back to Citi ThankYou. Confirm award availability before initiating the transfer.
- Is it worth transferring Citi ThankYou to Cathay Asia Miles?
- It depends on the redemption. Cathay Asia Miles is best used for specific award flights where their per-mile pricing beats other partners on the same route. Use our advisor to evaluate whether your specific trip benefits.
Transfer ratios on this page reflect the official ratio published by Citi ThankYou at the time of our last data review. Always confirm the live ratio inside your account before transferring — transfers are non-reversible.