If you hold a Citi ThankYou card and have points sitting idle, you have until June 30, 2026 to transfer them to Qatar Airways Privilege Club at a 30% bonus. That means 10,000 ThankYou points become 13,000 Qatar Avios instead of the standard 10,000. Qatar Avios can unlock some of the best premium cabin flights in the world, and this bonus gives Citi cardholders a meaningful edge.
Here is what the offer is worth, which cards are eligible, and the best ways to use the Avios before they expire.
What the Bonus Means in Real Numbers
The standard Citi ThankYou to Qatar Airways transfer ratio is 1:1. During this promotion, every point you transfer earns 30% more Avios deposited into your Qatar Airways Privilege Club account by July 31, 2026. The bonus Avios land after the transfer window closes, so points transferred on June 30 still receive the full 30% credit.
| TY Points Transferred | Standard (1:1) | With 30% Bonus | Extra Avios Gained |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,000 | 10,000 | 13,000 | 3,000 |
| 25,000 | 25,000 | 32,500 | 7,500 |
| 50,000 | 50,000 | 65,000 | 15,000 |
| 100,000 | 100,000 | 130,000 | 30,000 |
One important note: transfers are irreversible. Once you send ThankYou points to Qatar Airways Privilege Club, they cannot come back. Only transfer points you have a specific redemption in mind for.
Which Citi Cards Are Eligible
ThankYou points are transferable to Qatar Airways only if your card earns transferable ThankYou Points. Cards that qualify:
- Citi Strata Premier Card ($95 annual fee): earns 3x on dining, groceries, gas, air, and hotels (rates verified 2026-04-19)
- Citi Strata Elite Card ($595 annual fee): earns ThankYou Points with premium travel benefits
- Citi Double Cash Card (no annual fee): earns 2% flat-rate cash back as ThankYou Points when linked to a qualifying premium ThankYou card
The Citi Double Cash on its own earns cash back only. You need the Double Cash linked to an active Citi Strata Premier or Strata Elite to unlock transfers. If you hold only the Double Cash, the Qatar Airways bonus does not apply to your points.
Best Ways to Use Qatar Airways Privilege Club Avios
Qatar Business Class: QSuites
Qatar Airways QSuites are widely considered the best business class product in the world. The private suite layout, double beds, and in-flight dining set them apart from standard business class on any carrier. Qatar Avios prices vary by route and fare class, but flights that were previously accessible via British Airways Avios can also be booked directly through Qatar Privilege Club on Qatar-operated flights.
If your goal is a business class award on Qatar’s own metal, transferring Citi ThankYou points during this bonus window boosts how far your points go.
Oneworld Partner Awards
Qatar Airways is a oneworld alliance member. That means Qatar Avios can be used to book award flights on American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Iberia, Finnair, Japan Airlines, and other oneworld partners. Award pricing through Qatar Privilege Club for oneworld partner flights can be competitive on certain routes, particularly on shorter international segments where partner charts are favorable.
The British Airways Avios Connection
Qatar Avios and British Airways Avios are part of the same Avios currency ecosystem. You can transfer Qatar Avios to British Airways Executive Club at 1:1. This opens up a useful indirect path: Citi ThankYou points become Qatar Avios (with a 30% bonus), which can then become BA Avios, redeemable on British Airways, Iberia, Finnair, Aer Lingus, and other Avios program partners.
This also means the Citi bonus effectively gives you a 30% uplift on your BA Avios balance, since the standard Citi to BA ratio is 1:1 with no bonus currently running on that corridor.
Who Should Transfer Now
Good candidates for this transfer:
- You have a specific Qatar, oneworld, or BA Avios redemption in mind before the Avios expire (Qatar Privilege Club miles expire after 36 months of inactivity)
- You hold Citi ThankYou points you are not planning to use for hotel transfers or other redemptions
- You want to consolidate Avios from multiple programs and use the Qatar pool as an intermediate stop before moving to BA
- You have a flight in mind and want to lock in more Avios now before the bonus ends
Who should wait or skip:
- You have no specific award booking in mind. Avios sitting idle in Qatar Privilege Club can expire if you do not use or earn within 36 months.
- You are planning to use your ThankYou points for Citi’s own hotel portal, where 10x on bookings may offer better value
- You are waiting on a better transfer partner bonus. Citi also transfers to Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, and others, so compare which program fits your travel best
How to Transfer
- Log in to your Citi account at citi.com
- Go to ThankYou Rewards and select “Redeem Points”
- Choose “Transfer to airline or hotel partners”
- Select Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Enter your Qatar Privilege Club account number
- Choose the number of points to transfer and confirm
Transfers typically process within 1 to 3 business days. The 30% bonus Avios are credited by July 31, 2026. Transfer by June 30 to qualify.
Bottom Line
The 30% transfer bonus from Citi ThankYou to Qatar Airways Privilege Club is one of the better Citi transfer promotions of 2026. If you hold the Citi Strata Premier and have points ready to deploy on a premium cabin booking, this window offers meaningful upside before it closes June 30. Do not transfer speculatively, since Avios cannot be returned. But if you have a specific redemption in mind, the math tilts clearly in your favor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the 30% bonus apply to all Citi ThankYou cards?
A: The bonus applies to cards that earn transferable ThankYou Points, including the Citi Strata Premier and Citi Strata Elite. The Citi Double Cash earns ThankYou Points only when linked to a premium ThankYou card, so it qualifies in that configuration. Cards that earn only cash back or non-transferable ThankYou Points are not eligible.
Q: When do the bonus Avios land in my Qatar account?
A: The bonus 30% Avios are deposited to your Qatar Airways Privilege Club account by July 31, 2026. The base transfer amount posts within 1 to 3 business days.
Q: Can I transfer Qatar Avios to British Airways?
A: Yes. Qatar Avios and BA Avios are part of the same Avios ecosystem and transfer 1:1 between Qatar Privilege Club and British Airways Executive Club. This lets you route the Citi bonus through Qatar to reach BA’s redemption chart.
Q: Do Qatar Privilege Club Avios expire?
A: Qatar Privilege Club miles expire after 36 months of account inactivity. To keep them active, you need to earn or redeem at least once within any 36-month window. A small purchase or flight on Qatar or a partner airline resets the clock.
Q: Is Citi ThankYou the only US program eligible for this specific Qatar 30% bonus?
A: Based on published reports as of June 2026, Citi ThankYou is the program running this specific 30% bonus promotion with Qatar Airways Privilege Club. Other US programs transfer to Qatar at standard ratios without the bonus.