Citi ThankYou® Rewards → Choice Privileges

Underrated hotel program with extraordinary sweet spots in Scandinavia (Strawberry / Nordic Choice Hotels), Japan, and Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Base Transfer Ratio1 : 21,000 Citi TYP = 2,000 choice

Transfer SpeedInstantOne-way, irreversible transfer

Min Transfer / Increment1,000 ptsIncrements of 1,000 pts

Transfer Fee / Tax$0 FreeZero transfer fees

Interactive Citi TYP → Choice Privileges Calculator

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Citi ThankYou® Rewards

Choice Privileges Received (1 : 2)Transfer Speed: Instant

Estimated Travel Value

~$650

Effective Yield: 1.3¢ / Citi TYP

Best Choice Privileges Redemption Sweet Spots

Citi transfers at 1:2 (10,000 Citi points = 20,000 Choice points!), unlocking luxury Strawberry Hotels in Norway, Sweden, and Finland with free breakfast

Preferred Hotels & Resorts luxury boutique properties starting at 25,000–55,000 Choice points

Tokyo and Osaka hotels for 8,000–12,000 Choice points (only 4,000–6,000 Citi points!)

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Citi ThankYou® Rewards — Eligible Cards:

•Citi Strata Premier℠ Card ($95)
•Citi Prestige® Card ($495 - legacy)
•Citi Custom Cash® ($0 - poolable)
•Citi® Double Cash ($0 - poolable)

Bonus History:

Permanent 1:2 ratio for Citi Strata Premier cardholders (effectively doubles your points!)

Rules: Exclusive 1:2 transfer ratio to Choice Privileges and 1:1 to EVA Air, Thai Airways, and Turkish Airlines. Pool points from Double Cash and Custom Cash into Strata Premier for full 1:1 partner ratios.

Other Credit Card Points That Transfer to Choice Privileges

Need more Choice Privileges rewards? You can combine transfers from these other ecosystems into the same Choice Privileges account:

Amex MR

American Express Membership Rewards®

Frequently Asked Questions: Citi TYP → Choice Privileges

What is the transfer ratio from Citi ThankYou® Rewards to Choice Privileges?

Citi ThankYou® Rewards transfers to Choice Privileges at a 1:2 base ratio. Every 1,000 Citi TYP points equals 2,000 Choice Privileges points.

How long does it take to transfer Citi TYP points to Choice Privileges?

Transfers from Citi ThankYou® Rewards to Choice Privileges typically complete in: Instant. The minimum transfer is 1,000 points in increments of 1,000.

Does Citi TYP offer transfer bonuses to Choice Privileges?

Permanent 1:2 ratio for Citi Strata Premier cardholders (effectively doubles your points!).

Is transferring Citi TYP to Choice Privileges worth it?

AwardTrail values Choice Privileges rewards at approximately 0.65¢ per point. At the 1:2 transfer ratio, your Citi TYP points yield roughly 1.3¢ per point in baseline value, and significantly more when booking Choice Privileges sweet spots.

Citi ThankYou® Rewards — Direct Transfer Pair Calculators

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