Citi ThankYou® Rewards → Emirates Skywards

Famous for Fifth Freedom routes from the US to Europe (JFK to Milan and Newark to Athens) and onboard A380 Shower Spas & Cocktail Bars.

Base Transfer Ratio5 : 41,000 Citi TYP = 800 emirates

Transfer SpeedInstantOne-way, irreversible transfer

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

Transfer Fee / Tax$0 FreeZero transfer fees

Interactive Citi TYP → Emirates Skywards Calculator

Citi ThankYou® Rewards

Emirates Skywards Received (5 : 4)Transfer Speed: Instant

Estimated Travel Value

~$500

Effective Yield: 1¢ / Citi TYP

Best Emirates Skywards Redemption Sweet Spots

New York (JFK) to Milan (MXP) or Newark (EWR) to Athens (ATH) non-stop in Business Class for 87,000 miles

Upgrade a cash Business Class ticket to Emirates A380 First Class starting at 39,000 miles

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:

Transfers at 5:4 (1,000 Citi points = 800 Skywards miles)

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 Emirates Skywards

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

Chase UR

Chase Ultimate Rewards®

Instant

1:1

Amex MR

American Express Membership Rewards®

Frequently Asked Questions: Citi TYP → Emirates Skywards

What is the transfer ratio from Citi ThankYou® Rewards to Emirates Skywards?

Citi ThankYou® Rewards transfers to Emirates Skywards at a 5:4 base ratio. Every 5,000 Citi TYP points equals 4,000 Emirates Skywards miles.

How long does it take to transfer Citi TYP points to Emirates Skywards?

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

Does Citi TYP offer transfer bonuses to Emirates Skywards?

Transfers at 5:4 (1,000 Citi points = 800 Skywards miles).

Is transferring Citi TYP to Emirates Skywards worth it?

AwardTrail values Emirates Skywards rewards at approximately 1.25¢ per point. At the 5:4 transfer ratio, your Citi TYP points yield roughly 1¢ per point in baseline value, and significantly more when booking Emirates Skywards sweet spots.

Citi ThankYou® Rewards — Direct Transfer Pair Calculators

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