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TODAY ONLY: 100% Transfer Bonus To Hawaiian And Up To 6x Points Earning From Bilt Rewards

by Gary Leff on February 1, 2023

Feb 01 2023

For February 1 Bilt is offering their staple double points, up to 6 points per dollar spent, on their Bilt Mastercard. They’re also giving away free points and free tickets to Hawaii (plus paying rent for some program members). And they’re offering an unprecedented 100% transfer bonus to Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles, putting free tickets, upgrades, and partner awards within reach.

Marriott Changing Airline Transfer Bonuses: Add Another Airline To The Devalued List

by Gary Leff on November 7, 2022

Nov 07 2022

Marriott has myriad airline partners – at 38 it’s way more than bank transfer programs. We’re now seeing a change to the Marriott points-to-miles transfer bonus. Specifically, the hotel chain informed customers this morning that the bonus would no longer be available on transfers to American AAdvantage, Delta SkyMiles, or Avianca LifeMiles effective October 31. Transferring 60,000 Marriott points will yield only 20,000 AAdvantage miles going forward – not 25,000.

American Express Transfer Bonus Bonanza: 12 Programs, Up To 30% Throughout September

by Gary Leff on September 1, 2022

Sep 01 2022

American Express is offering 12 simultaneous bonuses for transfers from Membership Rewards to airlines and hotels. They’ve only ever done this once before. It’s a cacophony of opportunity for those who have their transferable points. The offers run through September 30, except for Marriott and Hilton which runs through October 31.

40% Bonus Transferring Citibank Points To Qatar Airways, Move To British Airways If You Wish

by Gary Leff on June 2, 2022

Jun 02 2022

Qatar Airways Privilege Club is offering up to a 40% bonus converting bank points to Avios through June 30, 2022.

New Chase Transfer Bonuses To British Airways And Marriott

by Gary Leff on June 1, 2022

Jun 01 2022

Chase is running a 30% bonus on transfers to British Airways through July 31, 2022 and a 50% bonus on transfers to Marriott through August 19, 2022.

25% Bonus On Citi Transfers To LifeMiles, Great Deals On Star Alliance, United Awards

by Gary Leff on April 1, 2022

Apr 01 2022

Star Alliance member Avianca is useful because it has an award chart similar to (but somewhat better than) United. And transfers from Citibank’s ThankYou Rewards to LifeMiles have a 25% bonus through April 30, 2022.

40% Bonus Transferring American Express To British Airways

by Gary Leff on April 1, 2022

Apr 01 2022

American Express Membership Rewards is offering a 40% bonus on transfers to British Airways. Since you must log in to see the offer I cannot guarantee that it will be available for everyone.

This is close to the best bonus that they offer on transfers to BA.

Capital One Running Three Mileage Transfer Bonuses: LifeMiles, Wyndham And Aeromexico

by Gary Leff on March 1, 2022

Mar 01 2022

Wyndham can be useful for home rental stays (generally 15,000 points per bedroom per night). Aeromexico is limited use, but there are some use cases. The most useful promotion here is with LifeMiles – reasonable award chart, no fuel surcharges, and awards across Star Alliance.

New Marriott Points Bonus Shows Why You Shouldn’t Transfer Points From Chase

by Gary Leff on November 4, 2021

Nov 04 2021

Marriott is offering a 45% bonus on purchased points through December 8 when buying at least 2000 points. Marriott co-brand cardmembers can take advantage of the offer through December 15, 2021.

A simple math exercise shows when you’re better off buying versus transferring (and why in most cases you’re better off doing neither).