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Old Oct 5, 2013 | 2:27 pm
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KennyBSAT
 
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Originally Posted by pdxp2b
Searched thread, couldn't find anything. With the current US Airways 100% transfer bonus, would the transfer cost of US Airways miles count as an "airline" expense for the redemption of the 40,000 arrival points? I'm assuming so.
The vendor paid for points transfers is points.com. They are not coded as a travel provider. From points.com charge on a Citi statement:

Merchant Category: Services - BUSINESS SERVICES,NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSED
Charge To: Standard Purch
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