Purchasing Miles from a Broker: Good Or Bad
May 9, 2016 | 10:17 am
#18
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 4,436
There's a lot of good use for ANA miles but they're hard to get. This website has then for 1.8 to 2.3 cents/mile for >100K miles, depending on your status. If I want them at 1.8, couldn't I just pay the one-month "Gold" membership rate of $19.99, buy the miles, then cancel?
Feb 11, 2018 | 9:48 am
#19
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Does anyone have any more insight on this company?
I initially thought it was just another mileage broker, but since they mention that miles are deposited into one's account, that doesn't seem to be the case. So presumably they buy large blocks of miles from airlines (for "marketing" purposes) that thycan presumably freely deposit into members' accounts?
Not being able to pay by credit card is a major red flag though. Not interested in doing business with them, but would be curious if anyone knows more about this scheme.
I initially thought it was just another mileage broker, but since they mention that miles are deposited into one's account, that doesn't seem to be the case. So presumably they buy large blocks of miles from airlines (for "marketing" purposes) that thycan presumably freely deposit into members' accounts?
Not being able to pay by credit card is a major red flag though. Not interested in doing business with them, but would be curious if anyone knows more about this scheme.
Feb 11, 2018 | 12:25 pm
#20
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: London
Programs: BA, VS, HH, IHG, MB, MR
Posts: 27,227
Does anyone have any more insight on this company?
I initially thought it was just another mileage broker, but since they mention that miles are deposited into one's account, that doesn't seem to be the case. So presumably they buy large blocks of miles from airlines (for "marketing" purposes) that thycan presumably freely deposit into members' accounts?
Not being able to pay by credit card is a major red flag though. Not interested in doing business with them, but would be curious if anyone knows more about this scheme.
I initially thought it was just another mileage broker, but since they mention that miles are deposited into one's account, that doesn't seem to be the case. So presumably they buy large blocks of miles from airlines (for "marketing" purposes) that thycan presumably freely deposit into members' accounts?
Not being able to pay by credit card is a major red flag though. Not interested in doing business with them, but would be curious if anyone knows more about this scheme.
When you buy miles, the broker asks the seller to add you as an authorised user to their business credit card. The miles can then be transferred directly into your mileage account.
Feb 11, 2018 | 2:11 pm
#21
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That's not how it works. Brokers work mainly with holders of Business credit cards in the US who charge hundreds of thousands monthly to their accounts.
When you buy miles, the broker asks the seller to add you as an authorised user to their business credit card. The miles can then be transferred directly into your mileage account.
When you buy miles, the broker asks the seller to add you as an authorised user to their business credit card. The miles can then be transferred directly into your mileage account.
Feb 11, 2018 | 2:18 pm
#22
Join Date: Jul 2012
Programs: Delta Gold, Alaska Gold 75K, LATAM Black
Posts: 3,393
Dont do it honestly its not worth it
Apr 17, 2024 | 5:21 pm
#27
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Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Anywhere warm
Posts: 35,602
The only place I'd suggest to buy miles/points is directly from the airline or hotel. It's risky to buy from a reseller. It'd against the program rules and can get your account suspended, losing all of your points.