Activating Iberia Plus account in order to transfer BA Avios
Jun 27, 2019, 1:21 am
#106
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 84
(wanting to transfer BA >> IB)
I have an Iberia Plus account for 90+ days but ever had any points inside. I wanted to transfer BA avios to the IB account but couldn't. Called IB and the rep said I can transfer some credit card points over (e.g. AMEX) to activate the account. I transferred 1K Chase UR points over and they showed up on the IB account instantly but the BA >> IB avios transfer still fails. I called IB again and this time a different rep said that I cannot use credit card transfers to activate the account.
I'm so confused and is now looking into the avios.com route. What do you guys recommend?
I have an Iberia Plus account for 90+ days but ever had any points inside. I wanted to transfer BA avios to the IB account but couldn't. Called IB and the rep said I can transfer some credit card points over (e.g. AMEX) to activate the account. I transferred 1K Chase UR points over and they showed up on the IB account instantly but the BA >> IB avios transfer still fails. I called IB again and this time a different rep said that I cannot use credit card transfers to activate the account.
I'm so confused and is now looking into the avios.com route. What do you guys recommend?
Jun 27, 2019, 1:26 am
#107
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: DXB
Programs: Marriott Titanium Elite, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, BA Silver, A3 Gold, Sixt Diamond
Posts: 2,811
Try this:
https://www.premium-flights.com/250-...t-iberia-plus/
But I guess it can take a few weeks for the points to be credited.
The fastest way is simply buying Avios from Iberia - they frequently sell them cheaper through Groupon.es, too.
Not sure about credit card transfers.
https://www.premium-flights.com/250-...t-iberia-plus/
But I guess it can take a few weeks for the points to be credited.
The fastest way is simply buying Avios from Iberia - they frequently sell them cheaper through Groupon.es, too.
Not sure about credit card transfers.
Jun 27, 2019, 10:19 pm
#108
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 84
Thanks ChocolateFactory. I checked today and the account is activated presumably from the Chase UR transfer. I just transferred BA >> IB and booked an award without any issues.
These Iberia Plus reps can be clueless and don't know how their own program works
These Iberia Plus reps can be clueless and don't know how their own program works
Jun 28, 2019, 5:59 am
#109
Join Date: Mar 2016
Programs: BAEC, Ib+, Accor, HHonors
Posts: 609
Shhh!! Don't say it out loud!! Sometimes it works in your favour!
Aug 10, 2019, 10:53 am
#110
Moderator: Southwest Airlines, Capital One
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: California
Programs: WN Companion Pass, A-list preferred, Hyatt Globalist; United Club Lietime (sic) Member
Posts: 21,624
Try this:
https://www.premium-flights.com/250-...t-iberia-plus/
But I guess it can take a few weeks for the points to be credited.
https://www.premium-flights.com/250-...t-iberia-plus/
But I guess it can take a few weeks for the points to be credited.
Aug 10, 2019, 1:38 pm
#111
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: DXB
Programs: Marriott Titanium Elite, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, BA Silver, A3 Gold, Sixt Diamond
Posts: 2,811
Welcome to Iberia <3
To be honest, with any other airline, I’d be pissed. With IB, I have just come to accept things and laugh it off. I feel they are taking me closer to zen.
To be honest, with any other airline, I’d be pissed. With IB, I have just come to accept things and laugh it off. I feel they are taking me closer to zen.
Jan 12, 2020, 2:59 am
#114
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: UK (currently)
Programs: BA Gold (and many other greater and lesser distinctions)
Posts: 7,208
How to instantly "activate" an IB Plus account to enable a transfer from BA ?
I want to book an IB award flight but have no Avios in my IB account, so need to transfer from BA.
My IB account is more than 90 days old but has never had any activity, so a transfer is not currently possible.
Are there any non-flying ways to . instantly "activate" the IB account ? I have just transferred some Amex points but these could take 4 days to arrive and I am looking for something instant as there is only 1 seat available on the flight I want to book.
Any help appreciated !
My IB account is more than 90 days old but has never had any activity, so a transfer is not currently possible.
Are there any non-flying ways to . instantly "activate" the IB account ? I have just transferred some Amex points but these could take 4 days to arrive and I am looking for something instant as there is only 1 seat available on the flight I want to book.
Any help appreciated !
Feb 8, 2020, 5:51 pm
#115
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Seattle
Programs: AAdvantage Plat+, FoundersCard, Amex Plat, TR Diamond, Marriott Gold, Wyndham Dia, HH Gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 785
I want to book an IB award flight but have no Avios in my IB account, so need to transfer from BA.
My IB account is more than 90 days old but has never had any activity, so a transfer is not currently possible.
Are there any non-flying ways to . instantly "activate" the IB account ? I have just transferred some Amex points but these could take 4 days to arrive and I am looking for something instant as there is only 1 seat available on the flight I want to book.
Any help appreciated !
My IB account is more than 90 days old but has never had any activity, so a transfer is not currently possible.
Are there any non-flying ways to . instantly "activate" the IB account ? I have just transferred some Amex points but these could take 4 days to arrive and I am looking for something instant as there is only 1 seat available on the flight I want to book.
Any help appreciated !
Feb 8, 2020, 10:50 pm
#116
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: UK (currently)
Programs: BA Gold (and many other greater and lesser distinctions)
Posts: 7,208
My Amex points transfer took a couple of days and my account was instantly 'activated' once they arrived. I also signed up for E-Rewards and that produced 200 Avios, which I assume would have produced the same result but took longer to appear.
Feb 9, 2020, 1:35 am
#117
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: South Coast, UK
Programs: Lifetime Platinum
Posts: 2,069
The only other point I would make, is that it is vital that your details are identical on both accounts. Many have been caught out on this one when trying to transfer.
May 9, 2022, 4:10 am
#118
Join Date: May 2005
Location: FRA
Posts: 45
Are there currently any quick possibilities to activate an IB Plus account that is not yet 90 days old?
My new IB account has 9-digits (I learnt earlier it was 8-digits). I tried tried to register for Erewards but failed, as my IB Plus number could not be recognized.
Amex rewards says transfers to IB's new 9-digit account do not work and Marriott Bonvoy transfer failed as well (error message: "number cannot be recognised").
Buying Avios is currently also not working at IB.
Very frustrating as I urgently need to book an Iberia reward which is not available at ba.com, but still shows 2 seats at iberia.com. I need only 1150 Avios to book it and would like move them over from BA.
My new IB account has 9-digits (I learnt earlier it was 8-digits). I tried tried to register for Erewards but failed, as my IB Plus number could not be recognized.
Amex rewards says transfers to IB's new 9-digit account do not work and Marriott Bonvoy transfer failed as well (error message: "number cannot be recognised").
Buying Avios is currently also not working at IB.
Very frustrating as I urgently need to book an Iberia reward which is not available at ba.com, but still shows 2 seats at iberia.com. I need only 1150 Avios to book it and would like move them over from BA.
May 9, 2022, 4:24 am
#119
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: DXB
Programs: Marriott Titanium Elite, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, BA Silver, A3 Gold, Sixt Diamond
Posts: 2,811
You are mixing up two things: In order to be able to transfer BA Avios to Iberia (Combine my Avios), the IB account needs to 90 days old AND active. To make the IB account active, you can transfer Amex points or buy points or credit a flight, whatever.
But even with the IB account being active, it still needs to be 90 days old. How much is the award? If it's cheap, maybe I can help you out, feel free to PM me.
But even with the IB account being active, it still needs to be 90 days old. How much is the award? If it's cheap, maybe I can help you out, feel free to PM me.