March 24, 2025
Credit Card Points Transfers: Do’s, Don’ts, and Pro Tips
Episode Description
Have you ever felt overwhelmed trying to figure out how to transfer your credit card points to book award travel? Do you wonder if you’re getting the most value out of your hard-earned points? In this episode, I dive deep into the world of points transfers and reveal the top 10 do’s and don’ts every award traveler needs to know.
As someone who has booked over $192,000 worth of travel using points just this year, I’ve learned that mastering the art of points transfers is the key to unlocking incredible travel experiences. But it’s not always intuitive or easy to know where to transfer your points for maximum value.
In this episode, I’ll share my hard-won wisdom on points transfers, from understanding transfer ratios to avoiding common pitfalls. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced award traveler, you’ll come away with actionable tips to help you book your dream trips using points.
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What You’ll Learn from this Episode
- Why transferring points to airline and hotel partners can unlock exponentially more value than booking through credit card portals.
- How to avoid the common mistake of transferring points without a specific redemption in mind.
- The importance of familiarizing yourself with the unique transfer partners of each credit card rewards program.
- Why you should set up your airline and hotel loyalty accounts before you’re ready to book an award.
- How to navigate transfer ratios that are better or worse than 1:1.
- Strategies for choosing between multiple transfer partner options to book the same award.
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