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Chase UR
United MileagePlus (Star Alliance)
1:1 • Instant

Chase Ultimate Rewards® → United MileagePlus

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.

Base Transfer Ratio1 : 11,000 Chase UR = 1,000 united
Transfer SpeedInstantOne-way, irreversible transfer
Min Transfer / Increment1,000 ptsIncrements of 1,000 pts
Transfer Fee / Tax$0 FreeZero transfer fees

Interactive Chase UR → United MileagePlus Calculator

Transfer Speed: Instant
Estimated Travel Value
~$675
Effective Yield: 1.35¢ / Chase UR
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
Chase Ultimate Rewards® — Eligible Cards:
  • •Chase Sapphire Preferred® ($95)
  • •Chase Sapphire Reserve® ($550)
  • •Ink Business Preferred® ($95)
Bonus History:

Rare (No general transfer bonuses from Chase)

Rules: Transfers in 1,000-point increments. Requires a Sapphire Preferred, Sapphire Reserve, or Ink Business Preferred card to unlock partner transfers. Points from Freedom and no-fee Ink cards can be pooled into a premium card.
Other Credit Card Points That Transfer to United MileagePlus

Need more United MileagePlus rewards? You can combine transfers from these other ecosystems into the same United MileagePlus account:

Frequently Asked Questions: Chase UR → United MileagePlus

What is the transfer ratio from Chase Ultimate Rewards® to United MileagePlus?

Chase Ultimate Rewards® transfers to United MileagePlus at a 1:1 base ratio. Every 1,000 Chase UR points equals 1,000 United MileagePlus miles.

How long does it take to transfer Chase UR points to United MileagePlus?

Transfers from Chase Ultimate Rewards® to United MileagePlus typically complete in: Instant. The minimum transfer is 1,000 points in increments of 1,000.

Does Chase UR offer transfer bonuses to United MileagePlus?

Rare (No general transfer bonuses from Chase).

Is transferring Chase UR to United MileagePlus worth it?

AwardTrail values United MileagePlus rewards at approximately 1.35¢ per point. At the 1:1 transfer ratio, your Chase UR points yield roughly 1.35¢ per point in baseline value, and significantly more when booking United MileagePlus sweet spots.

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