Citi ThankYou Points: 30% Transfer Bonus to Virgin Atlantic Miles

Citi ThankYou members have a new opportunity to stretch their points even further.

Through October 18, 2025, Citi is offering a 30% transfer bonus when you move your ThankYou Points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Instead of the standard 1:1 transfer, you’ll receive 1,300 Virgin miles for every 1,000 Citi points transferred.

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Why this matters

• Stronger redemption value: That 30% boost gives you more miles to work with, making premium cabins or long-haul flights more attainable.
• Plan before transferring: As with all transfer bonuses, it’s best to have a redemption in mind before moving points, since transfers are permanent.
• Minimum transfer required: You’ll need to transfer at least 1,000 points to trigger the bonus.

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Pros & Cons of this Transfer Bonus

Pros	Cons
Increased value — every 1,000 points becomes 1,300 miles	Award seat availability can be hit-or-miss
Access to Virgin Atlantic’s flights and strong partner network	Taxes and fees on some redemptions can be high
Perfect for topping off your Flying Club balance	Miles could lose value in future program changes

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Best Ways to Use Virgin Atlantic Miles

Virgin Atlantic’s Flying Club program has some standout sweet spots, especially with partner airlines:

• ANA First & Business Class: One of the most famous sweet spots — fly between the U.S. and Japan at exceptional value.
• Delta One to Europe: Book Delta’s business class flights to Europe at rates often lower than Delta itself charges.
• Virgin Atlantic Upper Class: Experience Virgin’s flagship product across the Atlantic, often for fewer points during promotions.

With the 30% bonus, these already valuable redemptions become even better.

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Final Thoughts

This Citi ThankYou transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic is a great opportunity for anyone with a specific trip in mind. Whether you’re topping off your account for an ANA or Delta partner flight, or planning a Virgin Atlantic Upper Class experience, this 30% boost can make your points go further.

Just remember — only transfer if you have a near-term use for the miles, since airline programs can change without notice.