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Old Oct 20, 2014, 8:40 am
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UK credit card?

Anyone know of any UK credit cards that you can earn qmiles on? Or convert from another type of points earning? I can't see any options listed on the QR website, but thought the QR gurus here might know of something I've missed
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Old Oct 21, 2014, 10:16 am
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Raffles' website Head for Points is the one to follow for UK cards, but I'm pretty sure there's no card here at the moment. MBNA would be the bank most likely to launch it; I don't think Amex offers conversions either.
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Old Oct 21, 2014, 12:36 pm
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With the BA Amex you can earn Avios which can be redeemed for QR flights.
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Old Oct 22, 2014, 2:22 pm
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Amex and Citi redeem to QR.
Check on here: http://www.qatarairways.com/PrivilegeClub/Partners.page
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Old Oct 22, 2014, 5:20 pm
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Originally Posted by Sky Fly
Amex and Citi redeem to QR.
Check on here: http://www.qatarairways.com/PrivilegeClub/Partners.page
But... Middle East only, not in the UK. I'd suggest going to Amex Gold Chargecard, getting the 20,000 Membership Reward points joining bonus, and then holding those in reserve until you want to redeem via. e.g. BA Avios. (I suggest this over the BA card only as more flexibilty). However, that means you only get to spend on flights rather than e.g. upgrades (if QR offers them).
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Old Oct 23, 2014, 1:55 am
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Amex and Citi in the Middle East and the US transfer to QR, but not the UK unfortunately it seems.

I found this article helpful on BA Avios redemption on QR:
http://thepointsguy.com/2013/10/qata...iles-or-avios/
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Old Oct 25, 2014, 12:02 pm
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Thanks all. I think you can also transfer from SPG credit card - but earn ratio not all that great (and a bit of a hassle!). Will look at the various Avios options
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Old Oct 26, 2014, 7:15 am
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SPG works well to QR. 5000 miles bonus on 20000 SPG points transfer. Usually shows up in PC account within 2 weeks.
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Old Oct 26, 2014, 8:43 am
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Amex Gold is best at the mo and then transfer to QR or Avios (from the UK)... taken from raffles site...
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