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Old Mar 24, 2022 | 1:41 pm
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Originally Posted by kayexalate
Thanks,--I do see 5 year expiration in my TB, however, the T&C state,:"
1. As a general rule (and unless stated otherwise by United under the terms of a particular offer or the terms of certain qualifying activity as determined by United from time to time) ...
This, the earlier 5-year quote was form the purchase of TB funds T&Cs.

This is likely related to the laws on gift card expiration -- federal Credit CARD Act of 2009, gift certificates and store gift cards can't expire for five years.

Originally Posted by kayexalate
....Someone suggested booking a fully refundable ticket for $400 (my TB amount), then cancel the ticket and that will redposit into the TB, thus "resetting" the clock?
No need and expiration of the refunded funds may be different, maybe only 18 months
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