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Credit card transfer bonuses (August): 70% to IHG, 40% to Turkish Airlines, 30% to British Airways and more

Here's a look at all the current transfer bonuses involving major credit cards and airline and hotel loyalty programs.

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August 15, 2026
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Credit card transfer bonuses (August): 70% to IHG, 40% to Turkish Airlines, 30% to British Airways and more

Augusta Stone Augusta Stone Credit cards writer Augusta Stone is a credit cards writer for TPG. She joined the TPG team in 2023 and is excited to take points and miles beginners with her on a journey toward maximizing rewards. also contributed to this story Aug. 15, 2026 • 11 min read Jump to section Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Copy URL Email The cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don’t cover all available credit cards, but our analysis, reviews, and opinions are entirely from our editorial team. Terms apply to the offers listed on this page. Please view our advertising policy and product review methodology for more information. Editor's Note This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Transfer bonuses can offer lucrative opportunities to help you maximize your points and miles and work your way toward fantastic award redemptions. You can sometimes get significantly more value from your rewards by transferring them to an airline or hotel partner during one of these bonus periods.

Remember, though, that these are limited-time offers: You'll need to act fast if you find one that suits your travel plans.

We've compiled transfer bonus updates for most major programs with transferable rewards to make it easier to track these offers. Just note that transfer bonuses are sometimes targeted, so some may not be available to you.

We're currently seeing these transfer bonuses:

American Express Membership Rewards British Airways Club, Iberia Club or Aer Lingus AerClub 30% Sept. 27 1,000 points equals 1,300 Avios Capital One miles Avianca Lifemiles 15% Aug. 31 1,000 miles equals 1,150 miles Chase Ultimate Rewards IHG One Rewards 70% Aug. 31 1,000 points equals 1,700 points Chase Ultimate Rewards Air Canada Aeroplan 20% Sept. 30 1,000 points equals 1,200 points Citi ThankYou Rewards Air France-KLM Flying Blue 20% Aug. 22 1,000 points equals 1,200 miles if you have a Citi card that unlocks the full transfer ratio (1,000 points equals 840 miles with other cards) Citi ThankYou Rewards Turkish Miles&Smiles 40% Aug. 31 1,000 points equals 1,400 miles if you have a Citi card that unlocks the full transfer ratio (1,000 points equals 980 miles with other cards) American Express Membership Rewards, Bilt, Capital One miles, Citi ThankYou Rewards, Marriott Bonvoy and Wells Fargo Rewards Cathay Pacific's Cathay loyalty program 10% Aug. 28 Varies depending on which points or miles you transfer American Express Membership Rewards transfer bonuses American Express Membership Rewards is offering a 30% bonus to British Airways Club , Iberia Club and Aer Lingus AerClub through Sept. 27. All three of these programs use the same loyalty currency (Avios) , and you can transfer Avios between the programs in any direction at a 1:1 rate at no cost.

If you're looking to earn more of these valuable points, the following American Express cards could prove useful additions to your wallet:

Related: How to redeem American Express Membership Rewards points for maximum value

Capital One is currently offering a 15% transfer bonus to Avianca Lifemiles through Aug. 31.

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