Originally Posted by
KARFA
An eight digit number sounds like your BAEC number which you use to log in on BA.com. A 16 digit number is what you get when registering with avios.com.
Okay. So the 8-digit is for logging into BA, right. It is also on all my statements from BA re Avios (my balance, etc).
Originally Posted by
navylad
What does your account number show as when you log in and then click on your account? Is your 8 digit number not your BAEC number or an Avios username you set up?
I don't remember doing a username, though it was a few years ago. I always just use the 8-digit number. My account number is that BA one, 8-digits.
Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
What happens if you put the six digits they're telling you the account number should start with in front of your eight digit number? That would make fourteen.
Ha! Tried that. No dice.
Originally Posted by
EsherFlyer
Avios is two things:
- One of the component parts of IAG (who own BA, IB, etc), offering travel rewards
- A "currency" used across BA, IB and Avios.com
You need an account from Avios.com I think, which is distinct from an IB or BA account.
Okay. I'll look into that. But how am I getting "avios" points (and able to transfer to avios from MR) if I don't have an avios account?
Side note: I'm in a household account (not the primary member). Spouse's account is same as mine with only 8-digit number.
How do I connect my 8-digit BA account w/ a "new" avios account and keep my points?