# Citi Halves ThankYou to I Prefer Transfer Ratio, Closes Author's Portfolio

_Jun 4 01:45_

Tags: American Airlines, I Prefer, Citi ThankYou, Citi AAdvantage Business, Citi AAdvantage Globe, Citi, loyalty program, policy change, airline, hotel

Citi reduced the transfer ratio of ThankYou points to I Prefer by half effective April 19, 2026. Shortly after, the author's entire Citi credit card portfolio was closed

## Summary

Citi halved the transfer ratio of ThankYou points to the I Prefer hotel program, effective April 19, 2026. In preparation for this devaluation, the author transferred 261,000 points to I Prefer on April 16. Following the ratio change, the author's entire Citi portfolio, including consumer and business cards, was closed. The author notes this occurred while transitioning a Barclays Aviator Silver card to a Citi AAdvantage Globe card

## Why it matters

Affects American Airlines loyalty members and route planners. Relevant for I Prefer elites and award redeemers. Card-issuer angle via American Express, Bilt, Capital One.

## Sources cited

- [Frequent Miler](https://frequentmiler.com/the-day-citi-cancelled-me) — The day Citi cancelled me

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