How can I transfer United Airlines miles to Marriott?

United miles are worth 1.29 cents each, on average. That means 10,000 United miles have a value of roughly $129. United miles are worth about the same as the the average airline miles, which are worth 1.36 cents each, as a result.

It`s important to remember that the value of United miles depends on how they are redeemed. They have the most value when used for MileagePlus flights. In addition, one of the best ways to increase the number of United miles that you earn is to apply for a … read full answerUnited credit card.

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It costs $30 to transfer United miles, plus $7.50 for every 500 miles transferred. You can transfer as many as 15,000 miles per year to another MileagePlus account unless you have a United credit card. Then, there’s no limit.

You must be a United MileagePlus member to earn, transfer and redeem United frequent flyer miles. You can … read full answerenroll here for free. But if you have a United credit card, you’re automatically enrolled.

Here’s how much it costs to transfer United miles:

• Transaction Fee: $30 per transfer.
  
• Mileage Fee: $7.50 per 500 miles (1.5 cents each).
  
• Mile Value: Around 1.4 cents each. So it will cost you more to transfer miles than the miles are worth.
• Miles Expiration: 18 months from the last transaction on your MileagePlus account. You must earn, redeem or transfer United miles to reset the clock.

You can only transfer United miles online, through your MileagePlus account. To make a transfer, select “Transfer Miles” from the top menu bar, then enter the recipient’s name, MileagePlus number and e-mail address. Finally, select the number of miles you’d like to transfer and click “Submit Transaction.” You will be prompted to pay the transfer fees with a credit card or debit card.

MileagePlus miles can be redeemed for airfare, hotel rooms, car rentals and more. You can also buy United miles, but that’s expensive: at least $35 per 1,000 miles, with a minimum purchase of 2,000 miles.

Bonvoy members can transfer Marriott rewards points to United Airlines miles at a rate of 3 points for 1.1 miles. For example, transferring 100,000 Marriott points will get you about 37,000 United miles. Members must transfer a minimum of 3,000 Marriott points and can transfer up to 240,000 points per day.… read full answer

To convert Marriott points to United miles, you must be a member of both Marriott Bonvoy and United MileagePlus. The name on your Marriott Bonvoy membership account must match the name on your United MileagePlus account in order to successfully complete the transfer. To transfer your points, head to "Transfer Points to Miles" on Marriott’s website and follow the prompts to enter the number of points you want to convert to United Airlines miles. Typically, it takes about a week for the miles to show up in your MileagePlus account, but it could take up to 6 weeks.

MileagePlus Premier members can also convert miles to Marriott points at a rate of 1 United MileagePlus mile to 1 Marriott point. To be eligible, you must have Premier Silver elite status or higher with United MileagePlus.

To receive additional benefits and maximize the number of miles you get, Marriott Bonvoy members should consider signing up for RewardsPlus—a partnership program between Marriott Bonvoy and United MileagePlus. RewardsPlus members still convert Marriott Bonvoy points to MileagePlus miles at a 3 to 1.1 ratio, but they receive a 10% bonus in awards miles on all transfers as an additional perk. For every 60,000 points converted, members also receive another 5,000 bonus miles. Plus, when using points for a Marriott Bonvoy Travel Package, which includes United flights and a 7-night stay at a Marriott property, RewardsPlus members receive a 10% bonus in award miles.

To sign up to be a RewardsPlus member, head to "Join RewardsPlus" on the Marriott website, log in with your Marriott Bonvoy account information, and then follow the on-screen prompts.