# Citi ThankYou Ends Free Points Transfer-to-Anyone Feature May 17

_Apr 30 15:29_

Tags: Citi ThankYou, Citi ThankYou cards, Citi, loyalty program, policy change, credit card, program change

As of May 17, 2026, Citi ThankYou members will lose the ability to transfer up to 100,000 points per year to any other person's account. Pooling between own cards remains allowed

## Summary

Citi ThankYou is ending its flexible points-sharing feature effective May 17, 2026. Historically, members could transfer 100,000 ThankYou points per calendar year to anyone (not just household members) and receive 100,000 from others. Transferred points expired after 90 days. Under the new policy, members can still pool points between multiple Citi cards in their own name, but cannot transfer to or receive points from other individuals. This reduces the liquidity of Citi points for those who relied on sharing with friends or family to reach award thresholds

## Why it matters

Affects Emirates loyalty members and route planners. Relevant for Choice Privileges elites and award redeemers. Card-issuer angle via Citi. Removal of a benefit or service — adjust plans and use any remaining value.

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/citi-thankyou-ends-points-sharing) — Bummer: Citi ThankYou Ends Free Points Sharing Feature As Of May 17, 2026

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