In a Nutshell
Get the most out of your Citi ThankYou Points by selecting the best card for you and prioritizing travel.Citi’s ThankYou® Rewards program could be attractive to globe-trotters.
Because it’s a flexible rewards program, Citi ThankYou® Rewards can give you access to some of the top airline and hotel loyalty programs. You might even be able travel all around the world on your points. But Citi also offers a handful of more practical rewards if your travel plans don’t take you that far from home.
- How to earn Citi ThankYou Rewards points
- Citi cards each offer different redemption options
- How to use Citi ThankYou Rewards points
- A few more Citi ThankYou Rewards redemption options
How to earn Citi ThankYou Rewards points
The best way to earn Citi ThankYou Rewards points is with a Citi credit card.
Not all Citi credit cards offer ThankYou Rewards points. And even those that do might limit your redemption options. So be sure to compare your card options closely to choose the best Citi card for your situation.
Citi cards each offer different redemption options
Rewards programs such as American Express Membership Rewards® or Chase Ultimate Rewards® offer a straightforward approach to cashing in points. But redemption options for Citi ThankYou points vary by card.
Before deciding on the Citi card that’s best for you, it’s a good idea check out each card’s redemption limitations.
How to use Citi ThankYou Rewards points
The value of the points you earn depends on how you redeem them.
1. Fly around the world with AeroMexico
AeroMexico is one of Citi’s top transfer partners. If you turn your Citi ThankYou Rewards into AeroMexico Club Premier points, you could redeem them for a round-the-world ticket. So instead of using your points to visit one place, you could check off many of the top destinations on your bucket list.
We recommend you familiarize yourself with AeroMexico’s rules for round-the-world tickets before transferring your points just to make sure it’s a good fit for you.
2. Exchange your Citi Rewards for JetBlue TrueBlue points
JetBlue may be a better choice for travelers who prefer to stay closer to home. According to Credit Karma’s point valuations, JetBlue TrueBlue points are worth 1.36 cents each, which makes this airline one of Citi’s most valuable transfer partners.
3. Get some shut-eye
Citi also partners with Choice Hotels®. When you exchange your Citi ThankYou Rewards for Choice Privileges® Points, you can use them to book hotel stays at places like Comfort Inn and Quality Inn, where you can book a room for as few as 8,000 points.
4. Book travel through Citi’s ThankYou Travel Center
You can also redeem your points directly through Citi’s ThankYou Travel Center. In most cases, your points are worth 1 cent each when you redeem through Citi’s ThankYou Travel Center.
While you might not get quite as much bang for your buck as you would with certain Citi transfer partners, it’s a simpler redemption option and you’ll have more flexibility to choose from things like airline tickets, hotel reservations, rental cars and cruises.
5. Share your Citi Rewards with family and friends
Depending on which card you have, you could also share your Citi ThankYou points with family and friends. If you’re planning a vacation together, points sharing could be a good way to pool your points together for a bigger reward.
The cool thing is there’s no fee to share points. Just make sure you have a plan to use them right away because points expire only 90 days after they’re shared.
A few more Citi ThankYou Rewards redemption options
Citi offers a number of other ways to redeem your points.
These options might not be the most valuable ways to redeem points, but they might be a better fit for you. If you don’t like any of the choices mentioned above, it’s worth considering these other ways to redeem your points.
- Cash rewards (in the form of a check, direct deposit or statement credit)
- Online bill pay
- Gift cards
- Charitable contributions