Question 1

What is a credit card transfer bonus?

Accepted Answer

A credit card transfer bonus is a limited-time promotion where you receive extra points or miles when transferring from your credit card program to a partner airline or hotel. For example, instead of the standard 1:1 transfer ratio, you might get a 25% bonus, meaning 1,000 credit card points become 1,250 airline miles.

Question 2

Which credit card programs offer transfer bonuses?

Accepted Answer

The major transferable credit card programs that offer transfer bonuses include American Express Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou Points, Capital One miles, and Bilt Rewards. Each program has different partners and bonus frequencies.

Question 3

How often do transfer bonuses occur?

Accepted Answer

Transfer bonus frequency varies by program and partner. Some partners like Hyatt and Virgin Atlantic offer bonuses multiple times per year, while others may only have bonuses annually or less frequently. American Express tends to offer the most frequent transfer bonuses.

Question 4

Are transfer bonuses worth it?

Accepted Answer

Transfer bonuses can significantly increase the value of your points, especially for premium redemptions. A 25-40% bonus can make the difference between having enough points for a business class flight or not. However, you should only transfer points when you have a specific redemption in mind.

Question 5

What is the typical transfer bonus percentage?

Accepted Answer

Most transfer bonuses range from 15% to 40%, with 25% being quite common. Occasionally, you may see 50% or higher bonuses, particularly for newer partnerships or during special promotions. The bonus percentage affects how many extra points/miles you receive.

Question 6

How long do transfer bonuses last?

Accepted Answer

Transfer bonuses typically last 1-3 months, though some may be shorter (a few weeks) or longer (4-6 months). The duration varies by program and partner. It's important to transfer within the promotional period as bonuses are not retroactive.

Question 7

Can I transfer points back from partner programs?

Accepted Answer

No, credit card point transfers are one-way only. Once you transfer points to an airline or hotel program, you cannot transfer them back to your credit card account. This is why it's crucial to only transfer when you have a specific redemption planned.

Question 8

Do transfer bonuses apply to all transfer amounts?

Accepted Answer

Most transfer bonuses apply to any transfer amount during the promotional period, but some may have minimum transfer requirements (e.g., minimum 1,000 points) or maximum bonus caps. Always check the specific terms of each promotion.

Question 9

Which Amex transfer partners have the most frequent bonuses?

Accepted Answer

Historically, Amex transfer partners that offer frequent bonuses include Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, Hilton Honors, and Marriott Bonvoy. However, bonus frequency can change, and it's best to track current patterns on points.credit.

Question 10

Which Chase transfer partners offer the best bonuses?

Accepted Answer

Chase Ultimate Rewards frequently offers bonuses to partners like Hyatt (often 30% bonuses), United Airlines, and various international partners. Hyatt transfer bonuses from Chase are particularly valuable due to Hyatt's good redemption rates.

Question 11

How do I know when transfer bonuses are available?

Accepted Answer

You can track current transfer bonuses on points.credit, which monitors all major programs. You can also sign up for email alerts, follow credit card programs on social media, or check their websites regularly for announcements.

Question 12

Are there transfer fees for bonus transfers?

Accepted Answer

Transfer fees depend on the credit card program, not whether there's a bonus. Amex, Chase, and Capital One typically don't charge transfer fees. Citi charges fees for some partners but not others. Bilt generally doesn't charge transfer fees.

Question 13

Can I stack transfer bonuses with other promotions?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes you can stack transfer bonuses with partner-specific promotions (like hotel status bonuses or airline shopping portal bonuses), but you cannot stack multiple transfer bonuses from the same credit card program. Each program typically runs one bonus per partner at a time.

Question 14

What happens if I transfer during a bonus period but the points arrive after it ends?

Accepted Answer

As long as you initiate the transfer during the bonus period, you should receive the bonus even if the points take time to post to the partner account. Transfer times vary but are usually instant to a few days for most partners.

Question 15

Should I transfer all my points during a bonus?

Accepted Answer

Only transfer the points you need for specific planned redemptions. Points are more flexible in credit card accounts since you have multiple transfer options. Transfer bonuses will come again, but transferred points are locked into that specific program forever.

Question 16

Barclays Business Phone number

Accepted Answer

8445892273

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