What is the current Flying Blue transfer bonus from Amex?

As of April 2026, Amex Membership Rewards is not currently running a Flying Blue transfer bonus. The most recent Amex transfer bonus to Flying Blue was 25 percent in February 2026 (running 18 days). Based on historical patterns, the next Amex Flying Blue bonus is most likely in June or September 2026.

How often does Flying Blue run transfer bonuses?

Across all credit card programs, Flying Blue benefits from 4-6 transfer bonuses per year. Amex runs them 3-4 times per year (typically 25-30 percent). Citi runs them about twice per year at 25 percent. Chase, Capital One and Bilt run Flying Blue bonuses rarely, typically once per year or less. Marriott Bonvoy occasionally runs hotel-to-airline transfer bonuses but rarely targets Flying Blue.

How much are Flying Blue transfer bonuses worth?

A 25 percent transfer bonus is worth approximately 0.3 cents per point in additional value. On a 100,000 point transfer (worth EUR 1,250 at typical 1.25 cent valuation), a 25 percent bonus delivers an extra 25,000 miles, worth EUR 300-500 depending on redemption. Bonuses are most valuable when applied to a transfer for a confirmed Business Class award where the marginal mile delivers 2+ cents of value.

Should I wait for a transfer bonus before transferring?

Usually yes, but not always. If you have confirmed saver-level award availability for a specific date, transfer immediately - award space evaporates quickly. If your travel is flexible (4+ weeks out) and you do not need miles for an immediate booking, wait for the next bonus. The opportunity cost of waiting 4-6 weeks for a 25 percent bonus is small if your travel is not time-sensitive.

Do all transfer partners offer Flying Blue bonuses?

No. Amex Membership Rewards is the most frequent partner with bonuses 3-4 times per year. Citi ThankYou Points runs them twice per year. Chase Ultimate Rewards has only run two Flying Blue transfer bonuses since 2018 (both in 2024 at 30 percent). Capital One Venture has run occasional bonuses to Flying Blue. Bilt has run 100 percent transfer bonuses to Flying Blue on Rent Day in 2025. Marriott Bonvoy does not target Flying Blue specifically.

How do I get notified about new Flying Blue transfer bonuses?

Three reliable methods: 1) Subscribe to credit card program newsletters directly (Amex Trips, Chase Travel newsletter, Citi promotions). 2) Follow miles and points blogs that aggregate bonuses (Doctor of Credit, One Mile at a Time, View From The Wing). 3) Bookmark this page and check weekly during peak months (March, June, September, December). We update the live status within 24 hours of any new bonus launching.

Can I stack a transfer bonus with a Flying Blue Promo Reward?

Yes, and this combination delivers exceptional value. Promo Rewards are 25-50 percent off Flying Blue award prices and run monthly on selected routes. Combine a 25 percent Amex transfer bonus with a 50 percent Promo Reward and an Amsterdam-Tokyo Business Class award (normally 155,000 miles) effectively costs only 62,000 Membership Rewards points. See our Promo Rewards guide for the current month list.

What was the highest Flying Blue transfer bonus ever?

The highest publicly tracked Flying Blue transfer bonus was a 100 percent bonus from Bilt Rewards on Rent Day in October 2025, doubling 1:1 to effective 1:2. For non-Bilt programs, the highest standard bonus has been 30 percent from Amex (March 2025) and 30 percent from Chase (twice in 2024). 25 percent is the modal bonus level across all programs and years.

Do I need to transfer immediately when a bonus launches?

No, but you should not wait until the last day either. Transfer bonuses typically run 18-30 days. The first 48 hours often have higher transfer volumes which can occasionally cause delays. The last 24 hours are also high-volume. Mid-window (days 5-15) is the sweet spot. Always confirm award availability at the same time you initiate the transfer.

What is the Amex to Flying Blue transfer bonus history?

Amex Membership Rewards has run Flying Blue transfer bonuses 3-4 times per year since 2019, typically at 25-30 percent. Confirmed bonuses in the last two years: February 2026 (25%, 18 days), September 2025 (25%, 21 days), June 2025 (30%, 14 days targeted), March 2025 (30%, 28 days), November 2024 (25%, 21 days Black Friday window), May 2024 (25%, 28 days). Pattern suggests the next Amex to Flying Blue bonus is most likely in June or September.

What was the Capital One to Flying Blue transfer bonus history?

Capital One Venture started offering Flying Blue transfer bonuses in December 2024 (25% for 14 days) - their first-ever targeted Flying Blue promotion. Since then, no confirmed public bonuses. Capital One runs roughly one Flying Blue bonus per year, typically around year-end.

Can you get a transfer bonus to Flying Blue right now?

As of April 2026, no major credit card program is offering a transfer bonus to Flying Blue. The last active bonus ended in early March 2026 (Amex 25%). Based on historical timing, the next bonus is most likely from Amex in June 2026 or Citi in October-November 2026. Bookmark this page for live updates within 24 hours of any new promotion.

Does Flying Blue run its own transfer bonuses?

No. Flying Blue does not initiate transfer bonuses. All Flying Blue transfer bonuses are run by the source credit card program (Amex, Chase, Citi, Capital One, Bilt). The source program negotiates the bonus with Air France-KLM and markets it to their own cardholders. Flying Blue is a passive recipient.

Which credit card partners transfer to Flying Blue with bonuses?

All 5 major 1:1 credit card transfer partners offer bonuses at some point: Amex Membership Rewards (most frequent, 3-4 per year at 25-30%), Citi ThankYou Points (2 per year at 25%), Chase Ultimate Rewards (rare, 1-2 per year at 30%), Capital One Venture (occasional, 1 per year at 25%), Bilt Rewards (monthly Rent Day surprises, 50-100%). Marriott Bonvoy has no Flying Blue-specific bonus history.

Flying Blue Transfer Bonuses: Live Tracker

Last updated: 13 May 2026 - 9 min read - Updated within 24 hours of any new bonus - See sources

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What is a Flying Blue transfer bonus?

A Flying Blue transfer bonus is a temporary promotion where a credit card rewards program (Amex, Chase, Citi, Capital One, Bilt) offers extra Flying Blue miles for every point transferred during a defined window. A 25 percent bonus turns 50,000 points into 62,500 miles. Bonuses typically run 18-30 days and are announced 0-7 days before they begin. They cannot be combined across programs but can be stacked with Flying Blue Promo Rewards for compounded value.

Current status: April 2026

Amex Membership Rewards: No active bonus.

Chase Ultimate Rewards: No active bonus.

Citi ThankYou Points: No active bonus.

Capital One Venture: No active bonus.

Bilt Rewards: Watch the next Rent Day (1st of each month) for surprise bonuses.

Marriott Bonvoy: No active bonus.

Historical bonus log

Source note: Historical bonus entries are partly sourced from community-reported data (Doctor of Credit, OMAAT, FlyerTalk) because credit-card transfer bonuses are rarely published in official press releases. We cross-check against at least two independent community reports before listing a bonus here. Dates and ratios are best-effort and may shift slightly depending on the source.

Tracking visible Flying Blue transfer bonuses since January 2024. Use this log to predict timing of upcoming bonuses.

Date	Program	Bonus	Duration	Notes
Feb 2026	Amex MR	25%	18 days	Targeted to many cardholders
Nov 2025	Citi TY	25%	30 days	All Premier and Strata Premier holders
Oct 2025	Bilt Rewards	100%	1 day	Rent Day surprise (Oct 1)
Sep 2025	Amex MR	25%	21 days	All consumer cards
Jun 2025	Amex MR	30%	14 days	Targeted to high spenders
Apr 2025	Citi TY	25%	30 days	Spring promo
Mar 2025	Amex MR	30%	28 days	All US consumer cards
Dec 2024	Capital One	25%	14 days	First Capital One bonus to FB
Nov 2024	Amex MR	25%	21 days	Black Friday window
Aug 2024	Chase UR	30%	14 days	Rare Chase to FB bonus
May 2024	Amex MR	25%	28 days	Spring promo
Feb 2024	Chase UR	30%	14 days	Chase pulled this bonus early

Patterns and predictions

Amex Membership Rewards: 3-4 bonuses per year, mostly 25%. Common months: March, June, September, November.
Citi ThankYou Points: 2 bonuses per year, always 25%, typically April-May and October-November. Always 30-day windows.
Chase Ultimate Rewards: Rare. 1-2 per year at 30%, no clear pattern. Watch for them after Sapphire Reserve refreshes.
Capital One Venture: 1 per year max, around year-end (December 2024 was the first to Flying Blue).
Bilt Rewards: Monthly Rent Day surprises, but only on the 1st of each month. Bonuses range 50-100%.

Strategy: maximising bonus value

Plan your award booking before the bonus arrives. Identify which Flying Blue award you want (route, date, cabin) and confirm saver-level availability is consistent week-over-week.
Calculate exact miles needed. Note the award price plus a 5,000-mile buffer. Transfer that exact amount when the bonus launches - no more, no less.
Stack with Promo Rewards. Flying Blue runs Promo Rewards monthly with 25-50% off selected routes. Combining a 25% transfer bonus with a 50% Promo Reward delivers compounded value.
Diversify holdings across programs. If you only hold Chase points, you will rarely benefit from a transfer bonus. Hold a balance in Amex, Citi and Chase to capture every cycle.
Do not transfer last-minute. The final 48 hours of any bonus window have higher volumes and occasional delays. Transfer days 5-15 of the window for safety.

Sources

Flying Blue official transfer partners
American Express Membership Rewards portal
Independent verification via Doctor of Credit and ThePointsGuy bonus tracking