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Preferred Hotels & Resorts

I Prefer Hotel Rewards

Preferred Hotels & Resorts

3 transfer sources

Bilt, Capital One, and Citi transfer to I Prefer Hotel Rewards.

Transfer sources

Move points from 3 programs

Bilt Rewards

Bilt Rewards

1000:2000

Transfer

1,000 Bilt points

Receive

2,000 I Prefer points

Transfer time
Usually immediate; allow up to 48 hours
Minimum transfer
2,000 points
Transfer increments
1,000 points

The 2,000-point minimum applies to Blue status; higher Bilt tiers may transfer from 1,000 points.

Relationship last verified July 30, 2026

Capital One Miles

Capital One

1000:2000

Transfer

1,000 Capital One points

Receive

2,000 I Prefer points

Transfer time
Varies by partner
Minimum transfer
1,000 points
Transfer increments
1,000 points

Requires an eligible Capital One miles-earning card.

Relationship last verified July 30, 2026

Citi ThankYou Points

Citi

1000:2000

Transfer

1,000 Citi points

Receive

2,000 I Prefer points

Transfer time
Varies by partner
Minimum transfer
1,000 points
Transfer increments
1,000 points

The 1:2 ratio applies to eligible premium Citi cards after the April 19, 2026 change; other cards may receive a lower ratio.

Relationship last verified July 30, 2026

Before transferring

Transfer considerations

  • Transfers may be irreversible.
  • Names on both loyalty accounts may need to match.
  • Transfer timing can vary, even when a transfer is usually instant.
  • Loyalty programs can change ratios, minimums, and other rules.
  • Confirm award availability before moving points.

Program facts

At a glance

Hotel group
Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Currency
I Prefer points
Category
Hotel loyalty program
Important
Transfer access and award rules can change; verify before moving points

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Sources and verification

Plain-language answers

Frequently asked questions

Which credit card points transfer to I Prefer Hotel Rewards?

Bilt, Capital One, and Citi transfer to I Prefer Hotel Rewards. Transfer access depends on the cards and account eligibility attached to each rewards program.

How long do transfers to I Prefer Hotel Rewards take?

Timing varies by transfer source. Review each source below and wait for points to arrive before trying to book.

Can I reverse a transfer to I Prefer Hotel Rewards?

Generally no. Transfers into the I Prefer Hotel Rewards loyalty program are usually final, so confirm award availability and account details first.

Can I combine points from different credit card programs in I Prefer Hotel Rewards?

You transfer from each eligible credit card program separately. After each transfer arrives, the resulting I Prefer points may appear in the same loyalty account; the credit card balances are not pooled before transfer.

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