Starwood to United (Again)
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Chevy Chase, MD 20815
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Starwood to United (Again)
I know it's a terrible deal at 2:1 but does anyone know how many 20,000 Starwood points translates to United? I called and they said you still get the bonus of 5,000 so would that mean 15,000 miles? Confusing!
Also, any current idea of how long the transfer takes?
Thanks.
Also, any current idea of how long the transfer takes?
Thanks.
#2
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Programs: UA-1k, 1mm, Marriott-LT Platinum, Hertz-Presidents Circle
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why don't you post your spg points in CC adn then someone can transfer UR points to United for those miles instead. Would cost you less than 20k spg points.
#3
formerly sahiljain22
Join Date: Apr 2011
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Sent you a PM.
Per spg.com, for every 20,000 Starpoints transferred within the same transaction, Starwood will automatically add another 5,000 Starpoints.
So, you will get 2:1 on 25000, so 12500 United.
Per spg.com, for every 20,000 Starpoints transferred within the same transaction, Starwood will automatically add another 5,000 Starpoints.
So, you will get 2:1 on 25000, so 12500 United.
#6
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Metro DC
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Coupon connection but you cant access it until you meet the post req.
#7
Join Date: Mar 2009
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#8
Join Date: Sep 2007
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See if the flight is available through Air Canada's Aeroplan website. If it is, get an Aeroplan account and transfer 1:1.
#9
Join Date: Nov 2007
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(If it was Amex MR, then no problem at all, but with UR it's more risky.)
#11
Join Date: Mar 2009
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#12
Join Date: Nov 2007
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Those people that want to use Starwood points for UA transfers and they earn the points from stays, would be much better off to sign up for this and have the points immediately transferred to UA at 1:1 instead of transferring later at 2:1.