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Transfer Partners Guide
Complete guide to Chase, American Express, Capital One and Citi transfer partners and how to use them.
Capital One Venture Miles is a versatile and popular rewards program that offers cardholders numerous ways to maximize their travel experiences.
With a wide range of redemption options, including airline and hotel transfer partners, booking vacation rentals through Vacasa, and the Travel Purchase Eraser feature, Venture Miles provides flexibility and value for both frequent and occasional travelers.
Airline and Hotel Transfer Partners
One of the Capital One Venture Miles program’s standout features is its flexibility when transferring miles to airline and hotel partners. This feature allows cardholders to convert their miles into loyalty points with leading airlines and hotel chains, greatly expanding the possibilities for redeeming rewards.
Capital One has partnered with various airlines, including popular carriers like Air Canada, Avianca, and Emirates, along with major hotel chains like Wyndham, Accor, and Choice Hotels.
Transferring your Venture Miles to these partners can yield substantial value, especially when booking premium cabin flights or luxury hotel stays.
To make the most of this option, keep an eye on transfer bonuses that Capital One occasionally offers. These bonuses can significantly increase the value of your transferred miles, making it an ideal time to plan that dream vacation or upgrade your travel experience.
Step-by-step directions on how to transfer your points.
Transferring Capital One Venture Miles to transfer partners is a valuable way to maximize the value of your rewards.
Pro tip: Create a free account with any loyalty programs you may be interested in. This will allow you to search for point availability and streamline transfers and bookings.
Here are step-by-step directions on how to transfer points from your Capital One account to transfer partners:
Step 1: Log into Your Capital One Account
Start by visiting the Capital One website and logging into your account using your username and password.
Step 2: Access Your Rewards Dashboard
Once you’re logged in, navigate to your account dashboard. Look for a section that is specifically related to your rewards, which is labeled as “Rewards.”
Step 3: Locate the Transfer Partners
In the rewards section of your account, you should find an option for transferring your miles or points to travel partners. This option is typically labeled as “Convert Rewards.”
Step 4: Choose the Transfer Partner
Click on the option to transfer miles or points, and you’ll be presented with a list of Capital One’s transfer partners, which include airlines and hotel chains.
Browse the list to find the partner you want to transfer your miles to. Each partner will have its own transfer rate and instructions.
Ensure you have previously created a free loyalty account with the transfer partner you want to transfer to.
Step 5: Enter Transfer Details
After selecting a transfer partner, you’ll need to provide specific details such as:
The number of miles or points you want to transfer.
Your loyalty program account information for the transfer partner (e.g., your airline frequent flyer number or hotel loyalty program account number).
Confirm the transfer rate.
Step 6: Review and Confirm
Double-check all the information you’ve entered to ensure it’s accurate. Once you’re confident everything is correct, confirm the transfer.
Step 7: Complete the Transfer
Once you confirm the transfer, Capital One will process it. Depending on the transfer partner, the miles or points may take some time to appear in your partner loyalty account. This can range from a few minutes to several days. Check out the table I’ve created below for typical timeframes.
Step 8: Verify the Transfer
Log into your loyalty account with the transfer partner to confirm that the miles or points have been successfully transferred and are now available.
Step 9: Book your Travel
Login to your airline or hotel loyalty account and book your travel with your transferred points!
Capital One Transfer Partner Sweet Spot Example:
My favorite way to use Capital One Miles is with Air Canada. U.S. to Europe ranges from 35,000 – 40,000 points for economy, 60,000 – 70,000 points for business class. You can add a stopover to a one-way ticket for just 5,000 points.
Final thought
By following these steps, you can make the most of your Capital One Venture Miles by transferring them to your preferred travel partners and enjoying the benefits of their loyalty programs.
Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post.
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