Q&A for How to Transfer United Airline Miles

Generally you can transfer credit card points to frequent flyer points, but not the reverse unfortunately.

You can easily transfer miles from your account to another MileagePlus member. Mileage transfers cost $7.50 per 500 miles, plus a processing fee of $30 per transaction.

Generally you can’t transfer points from one program to another nor can you combine two different points together, even if both programs are in the same airline alliance.

Miles aren't transferable upon the death of the account holder, but the airline lets groups of family or friends pool their points, and if a deceased account holder was part of a points pool, the remaining members could redeem the miles.

Yes, but it depends on the airline. For example, Norwegian will refund those miles, but United Airlines will not.

Airline agents may not disclose transfer fees right away due to system limitations or policies that require transfer confirmation before revealing costs. Ask for all costs immediately to avoid surprises.

No, you cannot directly transfer United MileagePlus miles to a Choice Privileges account. These loyalty programs don't have a direct transfer partnership. However, you can use points conversion services like Points.com or consider using your United miles for hotel stays through United's hotel booking platform. Another option is to redeem your United miles for gift cards or travel experiences that might align with your needs at Choice Hotels.

You cannot transfer United PlusPoints to United Club membership, as they serve different purposes. PlusPoints are used for flight upgrades, while United Club membership provides access to airport lounges. To get a United Club membership, you can purchase one directly, use miles to redeem it, or get it through certain United credit cards, like the United Club Infinite Card. You can find more details and options on United's official website.

Transferring miles between frequent flyer accounts typically incurs fees, which vary by airline. For example, American Airlines charges 0.5 cents per mile for transfers, so moving 3,000 miles would cost $15. However, additional processing fees may apply, and policies differ among airlines. It's often more cost-effective to book award travel directly from one account for another passenger, avoiding transfer fees. Always check the specific airline's policies and fees before proceeding.