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A transfer bonus looks great until you do the math. Here are the live ones, with the math, the verdict, and what can break the deal.

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Never transfer speculatively

We do not recommend transferring points unless you have a specific redemption in mind AND confirmed availability. Award charts, partner rosters, and dynamic pricing can shift before you book, and once points leave a flexible currency, they're stuck. Search availability, then transfer.

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HeyMax Adds Limited Time Up to 35% Transfer Bonus to Flying Blue

Worth it for some
Only if you have a redemption in mind. Confirm award space before you transfer — transfers are one-way.
+35% bonus8 days left
Transfer= receive67,500Flying Blue miles

That's a bonus of 17,500 extra miles vs. the standard 1:1 transfer.

What breaks this deal
  • ⚠High fuel surcharges on long-haul redemptions. Always check the cash co-pay before transferring.
Editor’s pick
Economy on Delta Air Lines
From10kmiles
US domestic via Delta
How to book this →
  • Where to search
    Search on the Flying Blue award engine for Delta SkyMiles-operated flights.
  • Inventory requirement
    Needs saver-class space on the operating airline. If it's closed, the redemption isn't bookable at this rate.

Citi Adds Limited Time 10% Transfer Bonus to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles

Worth it for some
Only if you have a redemption in mind. Confirm award space before you transfer — transfers are one-way.
+10% bonus9 days left
Transfer= receive55,000Cathay Pacific Asia Miles miles

That's a bonus of 5,000 extra miles vs. the standard 1:1 transfer.

What breaks this deal
  • ⚠High fuel surcharges on long-haul redemptions. Always check the cash co-pay before transferring.
Editor’s pick
Economy on American Airlines
10kmiles
AA short-haul (<750 mi)
Rarely the right call for a simple AA domestic. Best when your trip stitches multiple oneworld carriers together.
How to book this →
  • Where to search
    Search on the Cathay Pacific Asia Miles award engine for American AAdvantage-operated flights.
  • Routing rules
    Multi-carrier itineraries (e.g., AA + Cathay + Qatar on one ticket) are supported, including stopovers.
  • Inventory requirement
    Needs saver-class space on the operating airline. If it's closed, the redemption isn't bookable at this rate.
  • Cash co-pay
    Expect roughly $10–80 in cash fees per direction. Low fuel surcharges + gov't taxes. Higher on premium long-haul.

Rove Miles Adds JetBlue TrueBlue With a Launch Bonus

Check the math
Only if you have a redemption in mind. Confirm award space before you transfer — transfers are one-way.
9 days left

Capital One Adds 30% Transfer Bonus to Virgin Red

Worth it for some
Only if you have a redemption in mind. Confirm award space before you transfer — transfers are one-way.
+30% bonus15 days left
Transfer= receive65,000Capital One Miles miles

That's a bonus of 15,000 extra miles vs. the standard 1:1 transfer.

ALL Accor Points Get a Limited Time 25% Bonus on Emirates Skywards Miles

Worth it for some
Only if you have a redemption in mind. Confirm award space before you transfer — transfers are one-way.
+25% bonus25 days left
Transfer= receive62,500Emirates Skywards miles

That's a bonus of 12,500 extra miles vs. the standard 1:1 transfer.

What breaks this deal
  • ⚠High fuel surcharges on long-haul redemptions. Always check the cash co-pay before transferring.
Editor’s pick
Economy on JetBlue TrueBlue
From3kmiles
US domestic via JetBlue
How to book this →
  • Where to search
    Search on the Emirates Skywards award engine for JetBlue TrueBlue-operated flights.
  • Inventory requirement
    Needs saver-class space on the operating airline. If it's closed, the redemption isn't bookable at this rate.

Amex Adds Limited Time 30% Transfer Bonus to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

Worth it for some
Only if you have a redemption in mind. Confirm award space before you transfer — transfers are one-way.
+30% bonus25 days left
Transfer= receive65,000Virgin Atlantic Flying Club miles

That's a bonus of 15,000 extra miles vs. the standard 1:1 transfer.

Editor’s pick
Business on ANA Mileage Club
60kmiles
US to Japan via ANA (Virgin Atlantic partner award)
VS √ó ANA J: 47.5k WC / 60k EC. No surcharges, one-way allowed. The most famous transpacific sweet spot.
How to book this →
  • Where to search
    Search on the Virgin Atlantic Flying Club award engine for ANA Mileage Club-operated flights.
  • Inventory requirement
    Needs saver-class space on the operating airline. If it's closed, the redemption isn't bookable at this rate.
  • Reality check
    Space is mixed. Worth a search; don't transfer until you see live availability.

Citi Adds Limited Time 40% Transfer Bonus to Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles

Worth it for some
Only if you have a redemption in mind. Confirm award space before you transfer — transfers are one-way.
+40% bonus25 days left
Transfer= receive70,000Turkish Miles&Smiles miles

That's a bonus of 20,000 extra miles vs. the standard 1:1 transfer.

What breaks this deal
  • ⚠Booking process aged. Allow time on the phone if online ticketing fails.
  • ⚠Hybrid online/phone booking. Have patience.
  • ⚠Phone booking common for partner awards.
  • ⚠Phone-heavy. Verify availability before transferring.
Editor’s pick
Economy on United MileagePlus
From10kmiles
US domestic one-way
RIP to the legendary 7.5k deal. Still decent sometimes.
How to book this →
  • Where to search
    Search on the Turkish Miles&Smiles award engine for United MileagePlus-operated flights. Online booking isn't available for this combo — you'll need to call.
  • Inventory requirement
    Needs saver-class space on the operating airline. If it's closed, the redemption isn't bookable at this rate.
  • What breaks this deal
    Booking process aged. Allow time on the phone if online ticketing fails.
  • Cash co-pay
    Expect roughly $6–40 in cash fees per direction. $5.60 + small processing.

United Adds Limited Time 20% Transfer Bonus to Marriott Bonvoy

Worth it for some
Only if you have a redemption in mind. Confirm award space before you transfer — transfers are one-way.
+20% bonus25 days left
Transfer= receive60,000United MileagePlus miles

That's a bonus of 10,000 extra miles vs. the standard 1:1 transfer.

What breaks this deal
  • ⚠Web Specials in J are rare and dynamic — verify before transferring in.
  • ⚠Dynamic pricing means you might pay 2x what Aeroplan would charge.
Editor’s pick
Economy on United MileagePlus
From5kmiles
US short-haul (saver + Web Specials)
Sometimes absurdly cheap. Sometimes United wakes up angry.
How to book this →
  • Where to search
    Search on the United MileagePlus award engine for United MileagePlus-operated flights.
  • Routing rules
    No stopovers allowed.
  • Cash co-pay
    Expect roughly $6–20 in cash fees per direction. $5.60 US 9/11 fee per segment. No fuel surcharges on UA metal.

Capital One Adds Limited Time 20% Transfer Bonus to Air France KLM Flying Blue

Worth it for some
Only if you have a redemption in mind. Confirm award space before you transfer — transfers are one-way.
+20% bonus25 days left
Transfer= receive60,000Flying Blue miles

That's a bonus of 10,000 extra miles vs. the standard 1:1 transfer.

What breaks this deal
  • ⚠High fuel surcharges on long-haul redemptions. Always check the cash co-pay before transferring.
Editor’s pick
Economy on Delta Air Lines
From10kmiles
US domestic via Delta
How to book this →
  • Where to search
    Search on the Flying Blue award engine for Delta SkyMiles-operated flights.
  • Inventory requirement
    Needs saver-class space on the operating airline. If it's closed, the redemption isn't bookable at this rate.

Chase Adds Limited Time 30% Transfer Bonus to British Airways Avios

Worth it for some
Only if you have a redemption in mind. Confirm award space before you transfer — transfers are one-way.
+30% bonus26 days left
Transfer= receive65,000British Airways miles

That's a bonus of 15,000 extra miles vs. the standard 1:1 transfer.

Capital One Adds Limited Time 30% Transfer Bonus to Copa ConnectMiles

Worth it for some
Only if you have a redemption in mind. Confirm award space before you transfer — transfers are one-way.
+30% bonus26 days left
Transfer= receive65,000Capital One Miles miles

That's a bonus of 15,000 extra miles vs. the standard 1:1 transfer.

Chase Adds Limited Time 30% Transfer Bonus to Iberia Avios

Worth it for some
Only if you have a redemption in mind. Confirm award space before you transfer — transfers are one-way.
+30% bonus26 days left
Transfer= receive65,000Club Iberia Plus miles

That's a bonus of 15,000 extra miles vs. the standard 1:1 transfer.

Editor’s pick
Economy on American Airlines
13.5kmiles
AA distance band 1 (0-650 mi)
Same chart as BA - pick whichever Avios pile is fattest, they all spend the same.
How to book this →
  • Where to search
    Search on the Club Iberia Plus award engine for American AAdvantage-operated flights.
  • Routing rules
    Per-segment pricing.
  • Inventory requirement
    Needs saver-class space on the operating airline. If it's closed, the redemption isn't bookable at this rate.
  • Cash co-pay
    Expect roughly $6 in cash fees per direction. $5.60 US 9/11 fee. Avios on AA-operated = no fuel surcharges.

Chase Adds Limited Time 30% Transfer Bonus to Aer Lingus Avios

Worth it for some
Only if you have a redemption in mind. Confirm award space before you transfer — transfers are one-way.
+30% bonus26 days left
Transfer= receive65,000Aer Lingus AerClub miles

That's a bonus of 15,000 extra miles vs. the standard 1:1 transfer.

What breaks this deal
  • ⚠High fuel surcharges on long-haul redemptions. Always check the cash co-pay before transferring.
Editor’s pick
Economy on Aer Lingus AerClub
From13kmiles
BOS / JFK / EWR-DUB one-way (off-peak)
How to book this →
  • Where to search
    Search on the Aer Lingus AerClub award engine for Aer Lingus AerClub-operated flights.
  • Inventory requirement
    Needs saver-class space on the operating airline. If it's closed, the redemption isn't bookable at this rate.

Chase Adds Limited Time 30% Transfer Bonus to Wyndham Rewards

Worth it for some
Only if you have a redemption in mind. Confirm award space before you transfer — transfers are one-way.
+30% bonus28 days left
Transfer= receive65,000Wyndham Rewards miles

That's a bonus of 15,000 extra miles vs. the standard 1:1 transfer.

Chase Adds Limited Time 80% Transfer Bonus to IHG One Rewards

Worth it for some
Only if you have a redemption in mind. Confirm award space before you transfer — transfers are one-way.
+80% bonus28 days left
Transfer= receive90,000IHG One Rewards miles

That's a bonus of 40,000 extra miles vs. the standard 1:1 transfer.