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Citi's Giving Away Bonus ThankYou Points: Check Your Email!
Published on January 6, 2026, 2:19 AM

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Citi's sending out targeted offers for bonus ThankYou Points, and you NEED to see if you got one! Check your email (subject line: "<your name>, your limited-time offer has arrived.") to see if you're eligible for bonus points on everyday spending. Some folks are seeing offers for an extra 1x, 4x, or even a whopping 9x points per dollar spent at places like gas stations, grocery stores, restaurants, and retail stores. Some offers even include transit and commute expenses!

These offers are valid through March 31, 2026, but you typically need to activate them by mid-February 2026. The best part? The bonus is capped at 2,500 ThankYou Points, so it's not unlimited, but it's still free points for spending you were already doing! If you have the Citi Custom Cash card, this is a no-brainer as it can stack with your existing 5% category bonus. Keep an eye on your inbox; free points are always a win!

Why This Matters for Your Strategy

News in the points-and-miles world moves fast, and promotional changes often have a short window. If this announcement affects a card or program you hold, log into your awardtrail dashboard to check your current benefit usage, bonus progress, and whether a transfer or redemption makes sense right now — before terms change.

As a general rule: transfer points only when you have a specific redemption in mind — transfers are almost always one-way and non-reversible. If you're unsure of the value, check our redemption guides before acting.

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