Transfer Bonus: Qatar Airways Offering 30% Bonus Miles Until 30th June 2026
Update: Qatar Airways has made some changes to redeeming miles for other people. Solo travellers aren’t really affected, but if you intend to transfer miles to book for others, stay subscribed on how this will affect you
Until 30th June 2026, transfer points to Qatar Airways’ Privilege Club from participating partners and get 30% bonus Avios.
This may not be as good as the 40% given late last year, but it’s still a generous boost. Moreover, with HeyMax as a participating partner and yuu Points to HeyMax conversions an upcoming feature, this might be the first time many more people would be able to participate in a transfer bonus for Avios miles.
30% bonus from participating partners
| Participating Partner | Processing Time |
|---|---|
 Citibank | Usually 1-3 business days (officially 14 business days) |
 HeyMax | Usually instant (officially 1 business day) |
The miles transfer calculator has been updated to reflect the bonus.
Qatar Airways state that bonus miles will be credited by 31st July 2026, though bonus points were credited along with the converted points during the last promo and would likely be the case this time.
Transfers need to be completed by 30th June 2026
The points must reach your Privilege Club account by 30th June 2026, 11.59PM (GMT+3). That is 1st July 2026, 4.59AM in Singapore’s timezone.
Try avoiding putting this off to the last few days of June because conversions can take some processing time.
In particular, Citibank’s official position is that point conversions can take up to 14 business days, even if they tend to complete in a few days’ time. HeyMax conversions to Privilege Club are usually instant but could take up to 1 business day.
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yuu Points → Max Miles → Avios
The promo this time is relevant to more people because HeyMax and yuu are expected to launch the ability for yuu members to transfer yuu Points to HeyMax in early June 2026.
With this new conversion, yuu users would be able to convert their yuu Points into Max Miles before converting them into Avios, enjoying this 30% bonus in the process.
What have I been using my Avios for?
Here are three business class redemptions I made since my last transfer to Avios, and I find them all really great deals:
| Flight | Airline | Number of Avios Required | Effective Number of Avios |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok to Hongkong | Cathay Pacific | 16,500 miles + S$32 | 30% bonus: 12,693 miles 40% bonus: 11,786 miles |
| Doha to Singapore | Qatar Airways | 50,000 miles + S$205 | 30% bonus: 38,462 miles 40% bonus: 35,715 miles |
| Helsinki to Singapore | Finnair | 62,500 miles + S$210 | 30% bonus: 48,077 miles 40% bonus: 44,643 miles |
I’ve added a column to show the effective number of miles a person would spend when there’re transfer bonuses. My Avios were transferred during the last promo when the airline was offering 40% bonus, so I’ve thrown that in to show off what a great deal I got. Those transferring during a 30% bonus promo would still get very attractive rates.
To put things into perspective, it would require 108,500 KrisFlyer miles (or 80,000 Infinity MileageLand miles) to book a one-way trip to/from Europe on Singapore Airlines’ business class. 62,500 miles to do the same on Finnair represents significant savings, and it’s less than half the cost if you factor in the transfer bonus.
These are all well-reviewed business class products too, from Cathay Pacific’s Aria Suite to Qatar Airways’ Qsuite and Finnair’s AirLounge. Stay subscribed for more details and guides on coming soon.
Refer to terms and conditions for full details
Please refer to the airline’s terms and conditions for exact conditions and full details.
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With the upcoming ability to convert yuu Points into Max Miles, this transfer promo is now relevant to not just those with Citi points and Max Miles, but also yuu users sitting on their yuu Points. A 30% bonus is slightly less attractive than 40%, but it’s a generous rate nonetheless and Avios can be used for some pretty nice redemptions.
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Seth Wee was a licensed financial adviser representative from 2009 to 2025, with over 16 years of experience in Singapore’s financial advisory industry.
He started Sethisfy.com in 2019 to share practical insights on credit cards, banking products, and miles strategies, helping readers identify financial products that deliver the best value. Seth has been featured in CNA, Channel 8, Today, and a host of other publications. In 2025, he was also part of a panel at CPF’s Ready For Life festival.
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