Mar 20, 2014, 10:02 am
Last edit by: MDtR-Chicago
This thread is for discussion of issues with transfers of UR points to someone else's hotel or airline loyalty program account.
There is a separate thread to discuss transfers of UR points directly into someone else's UR account: Chase closed my Sapphire Preferred account due to transfers to other UR accounts.
There is a separate thread to discuss transfers of UR points directly into someone else's UR account: Chase closed my Sapphire Preferred account due to transfers to other UR accounts.
Official: UR hotel/airline xfer only to self/spouse/domestic partner
Jul 25, 2013, 4:20 pm
#91
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Interesting data point:
When trying to do a CC trade, my trading partner was unable to transfer the points to my UA account. The sending just wouldn't go through.
Could also just be an IT issue, of course.
When trying to do a CC trade, my trading partner was unable to transfer the points to my UA account. The sending just wouldn't go through.
Could also just be an IT issue, of course.
Jul 27, 2013, 1:43 pm
#92
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Aug 6, 2013, 6:58 am
#93
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Transferring from one UR to another person's transfer partner account
I can't seem to find any info on this. I am a bit short for a reward and have a co-worker who is willing to transfer a small number of points into one of the transfer partners for UR. This wouldn't raise any red flags, right?
Searched and couldn't find anything. Thanks.
Searched and couldn't find anything. Thanks.
Last edited by LowlySpartan; Aug 6, 2013 at 7:28 am
Aug 6, 2013, 7:05 am
#94
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Aug 6, 2013, 7:23 am
#95
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Aug 6, 2013, 7:59 am
#96
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In my experience it's easier to find a thread when you know for certain that it does exist than when you only think it should exist.
Aug 9, 2013, 1:27 pm
#97
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It seems this has gone on for a while and Chase is adopting the Amex policy of prohibiting it without strict enforcement. I know in the corporate world, it is very common for high-spending business account types to transfer points among themselves to help each other out. Chase may be hesitant to rock the boat on that if they've just recently stole some of that market from Amex.
Aug 9, 2013, 5:55 pm
#98
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I can't seem to find any info on this. I am a bit short for a reward and have a co-worker who is willing to transfer a small number of points into one of the transfer partners for UR. This wouldn't raise any red flags, right?
Searched and couldn't find anything. Thanks.
Searched and couldn't find anything. Thanks.
Sep 2, 2013, 12:39 pm
#99
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Is transferring UR to United account of authorized user allowed?
I know that Chase frowns upon transferring UR points to airlines miles if the recipient is not you.
I have a Chase Ink card, and was wondering if it was allowed to transfer UR points to the frequent flyer account of my authorized users. Will I get shut down for this?
I have a Chase Ink card, and was wondering if it was allowed to transfer UR points to the frequent flyer account of my authorized users. Will I get shut down for this?
Sep 2, 2013, 1:33 pm
#100
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A literal reading of the rule makes no exception for Authorized User airline, hotel or Amtrak accounts. However, there are no reports of adverse consequences when making such transfers.
Oct 10, 2013, 10:34 am
#101
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Is it fairly safe to assume that I can transfer UR points to a friends United account without issues? I know that it is only designed for spouse/partner but just wanted to see what others experiences have been.
Oct 10, 2013, 11:26 am
#102
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If anything, I think this is also why the co-branded card works well sometimes with the CSP/Freedom. Unless I need points for SW/UA, I put all my Hyatt stays on the Hyatt Visa to get 8x+ points (5x Gold Passport + 3x CC points + 30% diamond bonus). Although the Hyatt Visa only gives 1x more, my multi-$1,000 stays can add up quickly. Not only that, but I can't beat the yearly free cat 1-4 night and often annual fee bonus of extra points. If I need extra points to book a Hyatt, I can simply transfer the excess points needed from my CSP to make do.
My parents do similar with the UA card because they do not have status and therefore have the Explorer so it can offset their baggage fees. Only charges to meet the bonus 10k points are placed on the card. Otherwise, the UA card is pretty pointless as the 2x is the same with the CSP (like you said!).
My parents do similar with the UA card because they do not have status and therefore have the Explorer so it can offset their baggage fees. Only charges to meet the bonus 10k points are placed on the card. Otherwise, the UA card is pretty pointless as the 2x is the same with the CSP (like you said!).
I have done it in the past, to a friend and to my parents, but that was before they started cracking down on card-to-card UR point transfers. I don't know that I'd do it today. Chase is too good to me with regards to credit card rewards, and I don't want to do anything to risk that.
Oct 10, 2013, 3:06 pm
#103
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Don't do it if you don't want to risk being shut down. You may get away with it, but there are enough stories here on FT that should make you think twice. A big warning message pops up when you transfer to United, I would be careful.
Oct 12, 2013, 7:05 am
#104
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I don't think it is obvious to Chase whether or not someone is your domestic partner when you transfer to their partner account. Chase will see the name of the recipient, but that isn't enough information for them to know who if they are a domestic partner. And reports on the blogs/forums seem to indicate that people are not having problems with such transfers. So I agree that it is fairly safe, although personally I've chosen not to risk it.
Oct 13, 2013, 11:22 pm
#105
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I would also like to know if anyone has got in trouble for this. My step-brother who is new to these things is thinking of transferring points to my UA