Points Valuation + Transfer Partner Toolkit

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Points Valuation + Transfer Partner Toolkit

Every transfer partner, ratio, and speed for 6 major programs. Plus a CPP calculator to check if a transfer is worth it.

MMF Transfer Rule

Transfer if you can get 1.5+ cpp. Below 1.5 cpp, use cash or the travel portal instead.

Airlines
Airline / ProgramChaseChase URAmexAmex MRCapital OneCapital OneCitiCiti TYBiltBiltWells FargoWells Fargo
Hotels
Hotel / ProgramChase URAmex MRCapital OneCiti TYBiltWells Fargo
Instant
Hours
1+ Days
Not Available
Cash Value of Booking
Taxes & Fees (paid even with points)
Points / Miles Required

Cents Per Point

1.87

ABOVE TARGET

Above 1.5 cpp = solid transfer. Below 1.5 = consider cash or portal.

The MMF Transfer Rule

Transfer your points ONLY if you can get 1.5+ cents per point in value. Below 1.5, use cash or your card’s travel portal instead.

How to Check if a Transfer Is Worth It

  1. Find the flight or hotel. Note the cash price.
  2. Check the award price in the loyalty program.
  3. Open the CPP Calculator tab. Enter cash price, taxes, and points required.
  4. 1.5+ cpp = worth it. Below 1.5 = pay cash or use the portal.

Top MMF Transfer Plays

1. Delta via Virgin Atlantic

Chase UR or Bilt > Virgin Atlantic. Delta One to Europe: ~50K one-way vs 200K+ SkyMiles.

2. Hyatt Hotels

Chase UR or Bilt > World of Hyatt. Cat 4-7 regularly clear 2.0+ cpp.

3. AA Short-Haul via British Airways

Any program > BA Avios. Under 1,151 miles on AA = 7,500 Avios one-way.

4. ANA First/Business

Amex MR > ANA Mileage Club. Best use of MR. Round-trip only.

5. Star Alliance via Turkish

Citi TY or Cap One > Turkish. Lufthansa Business ~60K one-way.

Important

  • Transfer ratios and availability change without notice.
  • Verified April 2026 against Daily Drop and issuer websites.
  • Transfers are usually irreversible. Confirm before transferring.

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