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Star Alliance
IATA: UA
3 Transferable Currencies Available • AwardTrail Valuation: 1.35¢ / pt

United MileagePlus — Credit Card Transfer Partners

Major US Star Alliance carrier with zero fuel surcharges on all award tickets, free changes/cancellations, and the Excursionist Perk for free multi-city one-way flights.

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Star Alliance
IATA: UA
AwardTrail Valuation: 1.35¢ / pt

United MileagePlus — Credit Card Transfer Partners

Major US Star Alliance carrier with zero fuel surcharges on all award tickets, free changes/cancellations, and the Excursionist Perk for free multi-city one-way flights.

3 Transferable Currencies Available

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Chase UR
Instant
Chase Ultimate Rewards®
Transfer Ratio1 : 1
For 70,000 mi70,000Chase UR pts needed
Eligible Cards:
  • • Chase Sapphire Preferred® ($95)
  • • Chase Sapphire Reserve® ($550)
Bonus History: Rare (No general transfer bonuses from Chase)
Chase UR → UNITED Calculator
Bilt
Instant
Bilt Rewards
Transfer Ratio1 : 1
For 70,000 mi70,000Bilt pts needed
Eligible Cards:
  • • Bilt Mastercard® ($0 Annual Fee)
Bonus History: Rare
Bilt → UNITED Calculator
Marriott
1–2 business days
Marriott Bonvoy®
Preferred Partnership: 60k Marriott = 30k United Miles (2:1 effective)
Transfer Ratio3 : 1.1
For 70,000 mi192,000Marriott pts needed
Eligible Cards:
  • • Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® Amex ($650)
  • • Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Chase ($95)
Bonus History: Permanent 10,000-mile bonus per 60,000 Marriott points transferred (yields 30,000 United miles instead of 25,000!)
Marriott → UNITED Calculator
Best United MileagePlus Redemption Sweet Spots
Zero fuel surcharges on Lufthansa, Austrian, Swiss, and Brussels Airlines across the Atlantic
Excursionist Perk: get a free one-way intra-region flight (e.g. inside Europe or Japan) when booking a round-trip award
Domestic US flights from 5,000–12,000 miles with free cancellation
United MileagePlus Transfer Partner Ratio & Speed Summary Table
Source CurrencyBase RatioTransfer TimeMin / IncrementBonus HistoryCalculator
Chase Ultimate Rewards®1 : 1Instant1,000 / 1,000Rare (No general transfer bonuses from Chase)Calculate →
Bilt Rewards1 : 1Instant1,000 / 1,000RareCalculate →
Marriott Bonvoy®3 : 1.11–2 business days3,000 / 3,000Permanent 10,000-mile bonus per 60,000 Marriott points transferred (yields 30,000 United miles instead of 25,000!)Calculate →
United MileagePlus — Frequently Asked Questions

Which credit card points transfer to United MileagePlus?

United MileagePlus accepts point transfers from 3 major loyalty currencies: Chase Ultimate Rewards® (1:1), Bilt Rewards (1:1), Marriott Bonvoy® (3:1.1).

How long do point transfers to United MileagePlus take?

Chase UR: Instant; Bilt: Instant; Marriott: 1–2 business days.

Can I combine points from multiple credit card issuers into United MileagePlus?

Yes! Because United MileagePlus partners with Chase UR, Bilt, Marriott, you can transfer points from multiple banks into the exact same United MileagePlus loyalty account to pool enough miles for a single award ticket.

What are the best United MileagePlus redemption sweet spots?

Zero fuel surcharges on Lufthansa, Austrian, Swiss, and Brussels Airlines across the Atlantic • Excursionist Perk: get a free one-way intra-region flight (e.g. inside Europe or Japan) when booking a round-trip award • Domestic US flights from 5,000–12,000 miles with free cancellation

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