Citi ThankYou cardholders have a new airline transfer option: Japan Airlines Mileage Bank. Effective September 20, Citi ThankYou Points can be transferred to JAL at a 1:1 ratio, and a 30% transfer bonus is available for a limited time.
What Changed
- New transfer partner: Japan Airlines Mileage Bank is now available as a Citi ThankYou transfer partner.
- Transfer ratio: 1 Citi ThankYou Point = 1 JAL Mileage Bank mile.
- Transfer bonus: 30% bonus on all transfers to JAL Mileage Bank.
- Effective date: September 20, 2026 (per AwardWallet). No public end date for the partnership; the 30% bonus is available through October 24, 2026 (per One Mile at a Time).
- Previous state: We have no tracked record of Citi offering JAL as a transfer partner before this date.
Our Take
Good news for Citi ThankYou cardholders and award travelers to Japan or on Oneworld partners. This is a significant expansion of Citi's transfer network, and the 30% bonus makes JAL Mileage Bank especially attractive for premium cabin redemptions and unique partner awards.
Who Benefits Most
Travelers looking to book Japan Airlines flights or Oneworld partner awards (such as Cathay Pacific or Qatar Airways) can now leverage Citi ThankYou Points for outsized value, especially during the 30% bonus window.
