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Here are the current (April 2013) transfer times as listed on the Membership Rewards website:
Immediate (but please allow up to 48 hours for the transfer to be completed.)
Air Canada
Alitalia
Asia Miles (Apr 2019, Feb 2021 and Aug 2022, previously annotated as "3-7 days but allow 90 days". Discussion of issues HERE)
Avianca
British Airways
Delta
EL AL
Emirates
Flying Blue (AF/KL)
Frontier
Hawaiian
JetBlue
Choice
Hilton
Marriott (Starwood)
1-2 Days
Virgin Atlantic
2-4 Business Days
All Nippon
3 Business Days
Singapore
4 to 7 days
Iberia
14 business days
AeroMexico
Immediate (but please allow up to 48 hours for the transfer to be completed.)
Air Canada
Alitalia
Asia Miles (Apr 2019, Feb 2021 and Aug 2022, previously annotated as "3-7 days but allow 90 days". Discussion of issues HERE)
Avianca
British Airways
Delta
EL AL
Emirates
Flying Blue (AF/KL)
Frontier
Hawaiian
JetBlue
Choice
Hilton
Marriott (Starwood)
1-2 Days
Virgin Atlantic
2-4 Business Days
All Nippon
3 Business Days
Singapore
4 to 7 days
Iberia
14 business days
AeroMexico
MR USA airline and hotel partner transfer times.
#91
Join Date: Feb 2011
Programs: All of them
Posts: 214
Aeroplan Transfer Time
2 data points:
1) My MR account > my Aeroplan account: Instant
2) My wife's MR account > my Aeroplan account: ~24 hrs
Both of these were first time transfers. The difference could be in the names being different or in the way I added my AC account info. For 1) I typed in the number of points I wanted to transfer and only added my FF# at the very end. For 2) I first linked my FF account with her MR account, then did the transfer.
1) My MR account > my Aeroplan account: Instant
2) My wife's MR account > my Aeroplan account: ~24 hrs
Both of these were first time transfers. The difference could be in the names being different or in the way I added my AC account info. For 1) I typed in the number of points I wanted to transfer and only added my FF# at the very end. For 2) I first linked my FF account with her MR account, then did the transfer.
#93
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 2,813
How long do MR to SQ transfers take?
I am trying to transfer AMEX MR points to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer.
I spoke with SQ to confirm availability of the flights I want, but I do not have enough SQ miles to book. The SQ rep said that the transfer can take 6-8 weeks. Is this correct? The Amex website says that a transfer usually takes 3 days, but up to 7 days. I don't believe you can hold an SQ flight without enough miles to book.
The issue is there is limited availability for the flights that I need (BOS-MUC). I could transfer miles to Aeroplan, but they charge 40k miles for the flight, versus 27.5k SQ miles for the flight I want. I would be in a bind if I transferred miles to SQ, waited 6-8 weeks, and then the flights were gone.
I would greatly appreciate any insights regarding my situation. Thank you!
(If this matters at all, my AMEX is a US-based gold card. I currently have 0 SQ miles as the account was just opened in order to make this redemption.)
I spoke with SQ to confirm availability of the flights I want, but I do not have enough SQ miles to book. The SQ rep said that the transfer can take 6-8 weeks. Is this correct? The Amex website says that a transfer usually takes 3 days, but up to 7 days. I don't believe you can hold an SQ flight without enough miles to book.
The issue is there is limited availability for the flights that I need (BOS-MUC). I could transfer miles to Aeroplan, but they charge 40k miles for the flight, versus 27.5k SQ miles for the flight I want. I would be in a bind if I transferred miles to SQ, waited 6-8 weeks, and then the flights were gone.
I would greatly appreciate any insights regarding my situation. Thank you!
(If this matters at all, my AMEX is a US-based gold card. I currently have 0 SQ miles as the account was just opened in order to make this redemption.)
#96
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: England & Asia
Programs: BA Gold, SPG Plat - Ambassador Managed, VS Gold, Krisflyer Silver, Hilton HHonors Diamond
Posts: 118
I am trying to transfer AMEX MR points to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer.
I spoke with SQ to confirm availability of the flights I want, but I do not have enough SQ miles to book. The SQ rep said that the transfer can take 6-8 weeks. Is this correct? The Amex website says that a transfer usually takes 3 days, but up to 7 days. I don't believe you can hold an SQ flight without enough miles to book.
The issue is there is limited availability for the flights that I need (BOS-MUC). I could transfer miles to Aeroplan, but they charge 40k miles for the flight, versus 27.5k SQ miles for the flight I want. I would be in a bind if I transferred miles to SQ, waited 6-8 weeks, and then the flights were gone.
I would greatly appreciate any insights regarding my situation. Thank you!
(If this matters at all, my AMEX is a US-based gold card. I currently have 0 SQ miles as the account was just opened in order to make this redemption.)
I spoke with SQ to confirm availability of the flights I want, but I do not have enough SQ miles to book. The SQ rep said that the transfer can take 6-8 weeks. Is this correct? The Amex website says that a transfer usually takes 3 days, but up to 7 days. I don't believe you can hold an SQ flight without enough miles to book.
The issue is there is limited availability for the flights that I need (BOS-MUC). I could transfer miles to Aeroplan, but they charge 40k miles for the flight, versus 27.5k SQ miles for the flight I want. I would be in a bind if I transferred miles to SQ, waited 6-8 weeks, and then the flights were gone.
I would greatly appreciate any insights regarding my situation. Thank you!
(If this matters at all, my AMEX is a US-based gold card. I currently have 0 SQ miles as the account was just opened in order to make this redemption.)
#98
Suspended
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 613
so with no bonus transfer promo and my annual fee due on august 7th, i will just transfer the only 10k amex points i got to probably british airways account or something and than cancel the amex PRG and golg biz acccount. i dont have british airways points but can create an account.
#99
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 2,813
so with no bonus transfer promo and my annual fee due on august 7th, i will just transfer the only 10k amex points i got to probably british airways account or something and than cancel the amex PRG and golg biz acccount. i dont have british airways points but can create an account.
#100
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: San Francisco
Programs: Amex MR, SPG Gold, HHonors Gold, AS MVP
Posts: 518
The other thing about BA, of course, is that getting the miles is pretty easy, between generous credit card signups and MR and UR transfers.
#101
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: AA EXP, SPG PLT, Carlson/HHonors GLD, National Ex, Hertz Gld, AMEX Plat
Posts: 344
Time lapse from transfer of MR to Avios?
Quick question - Has anyone had luck with transferring points to Avios and trying to use them quickly (same day?). Can you call BA to make the booking even if you don't see the Avios in your account yet? Trying to book a domestic AA flight on them so need to get it done while I still see milessaaver tickets available.
#102
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend; Moderator: American Express, Capital One, Citi, Chase, Credit Card Programs, Diners Club, Signatures
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,878
Transfers from Membership Rewards (USA) to BA are normally instantaneous, but if either system has a problem it could take up to 48 hours.
Last edited by mia; Jan 7, 2013 at 2:53 pm
#104
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: MCI
Programs: Southwest A-List, AMC Stubs A-List, Chick-fil-A-List
Posts: 399
I made a transfer yesterday and it showed up in the 'recent transactions' section of BA.com within minutes. The 'My Avios' section didn't update as quickly -- that view seems to lag behind but doesn't stop you from using the points.