FINALLY! - Citi launching Citi Prestige with Visa Infinite

[DeKa]

is there a link to this list of partners? And does anyone know if the list has been updated as well for Signature? Considering how worthwhile it is to upgrade.

List for Signature appears to be:
Emirates: 0.4 Skywards Miles for 1 Reward Points
Singapore Airlines: 0.667 KrisFlyer Miles for 1 Reward Points
Velocity: 0.667 Velocity Points for 1 Reward Points

(I think Emirates is new?)

 

[edman]

Would someone be kind enough to tell me what the conversion rates are for Singapore and Velocity on Prestige to compare to the Signature rates listed by Deka? Not sure if I'm searching wrong but I can't seem to locate this. TIA

 

[diningdecadence]

Would someone be kind enough to tell me what the conversion rates are for Singapore and Velocity on Prestige to compare to the Signature rates listed by Deka? Not sure if I'm searching wrong but I can't seem to locate this. TIA

same.

but the earn rate for prestige is *correction* 2/$1 domestic, 5/$1 international which i believe is higher.

 

[tharaka]

Since when do we get 3 for $1 on prestige? Wasn't aware of this..

 

[asg29e]

same.

but the earn rate for prestige is 3/$1 domestic, 5/$1 international which i believe is higher.

I think it is only 2 pts/$ for domestic spend. Conversion rate to SQ is 3:2 for Prestige, not sure about Signature but seem to recall 2:1?

 

[tharaka]

Yea it's 2 for $1 according to the site..

"Domestic: 2 Citibank reward points per $1 spent4
International: 5 Citibank reward points per $1 spent on eligible purchases including online shopping on international websites4"

 

[diningdecadence]

I think it is only 2 pts/$ for domestic spend. Conversion rate to SQ is 3:2 for Prestige, not sure about Signature but seem to recall 2:1?

Yea it's 2 for $1 according to the site..

"Domestic: 2 Citibank reward points per $1 spent4
International: 5 Citibank reward points per $1 spent on eligible purchases including online shopping on international websites4"

woops - got a bit overexcited and confused with WBC altitude black AMEX.

 

[edman]

Thanks for the info diningdecadence, much appreciated

 

[wxxnxs]

I think Citi has added significantly more partners for Prestige card, I've check Signature page, and nothing is changed, only Emirates, SQ Krisflyer and Velocity are listed.

 

[jlien]

No change to signature in the new rewards site.
Can anyone with the prestige comment on who the transfer partners are now as well as their rates?

 

[albyd]

I've just logged on & like the larger selection of transfer partners. They've honored existing transfer rates of 1.33ppd (points per dollar spent on Prestige card) on SQ & VA & 1ppd on CX. Good transfer rate to HHonours @ 2ppd vs Macquarie HHonours. New airlines are at 1ppd. I'm happy with the current enhancement & planning to continue transferring to VA or SQ. I've got enough points for the time being in my FF account so planning to warehouse for the time being to get choice of these additional transfer partners.

On the other hand, with Westpac reducing earn rate on SQ Amex (assuming lower $A played its part so hopefully won't impact VA as much) wonder if cost of points is rising & citi might make a similar change in the near future to bring SQ & VA transfer rates in line with other transfer partners? Might yet make a pre emptive transfer to VA if we get another bonus offer this year.

 

[paultiffen]

Avios is a great addition for sure. Any hidden sweet spots in garuda or anything else?

 

[quokka77]

Paul, there is a detailed discussion of GA miles at Maximizing Garuda Miles – Earning, Redeeming and TransfersThe Points Guy including links to their award chart. Looks tricky to redeem but some short hauls might be good value or long haul upgrades.

 

[quokka77]

What about Delta miles on VA metal? Anyone done it?

 

[trippin_the_rift]

Great job Citibank! Avois is certainly very welcome.
Most of my transactions are intl so, 2.5 avois per $1.... unbeatable.

Full airline transfer list is:
Points:Spend

1.33:1 Singapore / Kris Flyer
1.33:1 Virgin Australia / Velocity
1:1 Cathay / Asia Miles
1:1 British Airways / Exec Club
1:1 Delta / Skymiles
1:1 Garuda / Garudamiles
1:1 Etihad / Guest
1:1 KLM/Air France / FlyingBlue
1:1 Malaysia / Enrich
1:1 Qatar / Privledge Club
1:1 Thai / Royal Orchid
1:1 Qantas / QFF *Must lock in QFF only + $49 Qantas Tax*
0.66:1 Eva Air / Infinity Milagelands
0.80:1 Emirates / Skywards

2:1 Hilton
2:1 Carlson
1.25:1 IHG

 

[diningdecadence]

Great job Citibank! Avois is certainly very welcome.
Most of my transactions are intl so, 2.5 avois per $1.... unbeatable.

Full airline transfer list is:
Points:Spend

1.25:1 Singapore / Kris Flyer
1.25:1 Virgin Australia / Velocity
1:1 Cathay / Asia Miles
1:1 British Airways / Exec Club
1:1 Delta / Skymiles
1:1 Garuda / Garudamiles
1:1 Etihad / Guest
1:1 KLM/Air France / FlyingBlue
1:1 Malaysia / Enrich
1:1 Qatar / Privledge Club
1:1 Thai / Royal Orchid
1:1 Qantas / QFF *Must lock in QFF only + $49 Qantas Tax*
0.66:1 Eva Air / Infinity Milagelands
0.80:1 Emirates / Skywards

2:1 Hilton
2:1 Carlson
1.25:1 IHG

Isnt SQ 1.33/$? 2 points per dollar @ 0.667?

 

[quokka77]

Yes, SQ and VA are both 1.33 on this card, and hard to beat (although Avios will be getting a workout on expensive shorthaul OW routes).

 

[bismarck]

Great job Citibank! Avois is certainly very welcome.
Most of my transactions are intl so, 2.5 avois per $1.... unbeatable.

Full airline transfer list is:
Points:Spend

1.25:1 Singapore / Kris Flyer
1.25:1 Virgin Australia / Velocity
1:1 Cathay / Asia Miles
1:1 British Airways / Exec Club
1:1 Delta / Skymiles
1:1 Garuda / Garudamiles
1:1 Etihad / Guest
1:1 KLM/Air France / FlyingBlue
1:1 Malaysia / Enrich
1:1 Qatar / Privledge Club
1:1 Thai / Royal Orchid
1:1 Qantas / QFF *Must lock in QFF only + $49 Qantas Tax*
0.66:1 Eva Air / Infinity Milagelands
0.80:1 Emirates / Skywards

2:1 Hilton
2:1 Carlson
1.25:1 IHG

Becoming seriously competitive with the Amex Plat Charge! Well done Citi!

 

[andrewsimmonds]

The negative of these changes is that you can no longer transfer points to anyone but yourself. It also seems that supplementary card holders can no longer access the rewards page so you can't transfer even to accounts in their name. Bit annoying given it was previously possible to have unlimited krisflyer nominees. Does anyone have a workaround for getting points to a supplementary card holder besides a virgin transfer then family transfer then krisflyer transfer (losing many points)?

 

[M@rcoPolo]

The negative of these changes is that you can no longer transfer points to anyone but yourself. It also seems that supplementary card holders can no longer access the rewards page so you can't transfer even to accounts in their name. Bit annoying given it was previously possible to have unlimited krisflyer nominees. Does anyone have a workaround for getting points to a supplementary card holder besides a virgin transfer then family transfer then krisflyer transfer (losing many points)?

Can't you simply transfer points to your own Krisflyer account and then redeem them for tickets in somebody else's name?