Originally Posted by povertyjetset (Post 36418979)

Greetings,
Has anyone recently redeemed MyPoints for UA miles and could tell me the redemption rate?

I'm pondering an easy bank promo where I could get 20,400 MyPoints so I asked them about the rate and they promptly directed me to a 3rd party to upload an ID photo.

Didn't realize that was such a serious inquiry.

Cheers.

Jon

Originally Posted by povertyjetset (Post 36418979)

Greetings,
Has anyone recently redeemed MyPoints for UA miles and could tell me the redemption rate?

I'm pondering an easy bank promo where I could get 20,400 MyPoints so I asked them about the rate and they promptly directed me to a 3rd party to upload an ID photo.

Didn't realize that was such a serious inquiry.

Cheers.

Jon

Originally Posted by uxb (Post 35150093)

I use it from time to time, but mostly for bonuses off charitable donations. The offers have mostly dried up and the last time I've redeemed was 18 months ago. Prodege also administers Upromise, and does a much better job there than on MyPoints even though it's ridiculously hard to get customer support on both platforms. I honestly don't think it's worth using this site anymore, but I'm almost at another redemption. :p

Originally Posted by linsj (Post 36419083)

From the redemption page: 3200 pts = 1000 miles, 6900 pts = 2500 miles, 13,800 pts = 5000 miles.

Originally Posted by povertyjetset (Post 36419743)

For PayPal gift cards, can those be turned into cash?

Originally Posted by Happy (Post 36420328)

That is quite expensive considering 7900 pts = $50 WalMart or CVS GCs. With the huge devaluations UA has done in the past 2 years, in particularly since last March, UA miles are now competing with Delta for the lowest value.

Originally Posted by uxb (Post 36421182)

The UA devaluation happened more than 5 years ago, IIRC. I am fine with the price. It is still a good redemption given the relative value of UA miles.

Originally Posted by Happy (Post 36427184)

You do not know the 3 devaluations in past 18 months? Those are HUGE devaluations. Comparatively those happened 5 years ago are NOTHING. There were at least 6 to 8 devaluations since the 5 years ago one, FYI.

Originally Posted by uxb (Post 36427193)

Are you referring to a MyPoints devaluation? Or a United devaluation? If UA, then ofc not. I fly AA, which is like flying Frontier, but with fewer fees. 😹

Originally Posted by Happy (Post 36427256)

UA devaluations. That is why I said the cost to redeem UA miles is way too high when UA miles are worth only 1/2 or less comparing just 18 months ago.

Essentially what you paid for with the same amount of MyPoints, in exchange for goods that are 50% less in value - that is my point. No pun intended.

Originally Posted by uxb (Post 36427302)

Ahh, that’s for a different forum. I was only talking about MyPoints devaluations. What happens on the UA side is unfortunate, but I’m still able to find value if I need a last minute TCON or an international redemption. YMMV.

Originally Posted by beachmouse (Post 36517666)

I’m getting an error message about not matching an account if I try to redeem for UA. IIRC it’s something to do with United’s side putting a zip code +4 in the account and the MyPoints form not liking that.

Will either fix it later or start redeeming for Starbucks instead