# Credit card issuer loyalty and transfer promotions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/credit-card-issuer-loyalty-and-transfer-promotions
> Updated: 2026-10-01T18:12:10.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In September 2026, Barclays introduced targeted spending incentives for several co-branded credit cardholders, including those with JetBlue, Wyndham, and Hawaiian Airlines. Specific offers for Hawaiian Airlines Mastercard holders included earning five additional points per dollar spent on all purchases, up to a 2,500-point cap, or receiving a flat 2,500 bonus points for making five or more purchases. These promotions were scheduled to run through October 31, 2026.

By October 2026, several other major issuers announced limited-time transfer bonuses for airline loyalty programs. Capital One offered a 20% bonus for transfers to British Airways Avios, which can be used with partners like Qatar Airways and Iberia. American Express provided a 20% bonus to Aeromexico and a 25% bonus to Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Additionally, Citi introduced transfer bonuses of 30% to Japan Airlines and 25% to Avianca LifeMiles.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-01: Capital One and other issuers announce airline miles transfer bonuses

Capital One, American Express, and Citi are offering various transfer bonuses for airline miles, including a 20% bonus to British Airways Avios and promotions for Aeromexico, Flying Blue, and Japan Airlines.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/capital-one-and-other-issuers-announce-airline-miles-transfer-bonuses

### 2026-09-02: Barclays issues targeted bonus point offers for co-branded credit cards

Barclays is offering targeted spending incentives to co-branded credit cardholders, including Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, and Wyndham cardholders, providing bonus points on purchases.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/barclays-issues-targeted-bonus-point-offers-for-co-branded-credit-cards

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