Can I transfer my Chase Sapphire points to British Airways?

Yes, Chase points are transferable to British Airways. Transfers are at a 1:1 ratio, meaning you receive 1,000 Avios for every 1,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points you transfer.



Yes, you can transfer your Chase Ultimate Rewards points to the British Airways Executive Club at a 1:1 ratio in 2026. This is a popular "sweet spot" for travelers because British Airways uses "Avios" as its currency, which can be used to book not only BA flights but also partner flights on American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. To execute the transfer, you must have an eligible card like the Chase Sapphire Preferred or Chase Sapphire Reserve. The transfer must be done in increments of 1,000 points, and the process is typically instantaneous, though you should always confirm award seat availability on the British Airways website before committing, as transfers are irreversible. Occasionally, Chase offers limited-time transfer bonuses (e.g., 20% or 30% extra), which can provide even greater value for your points when booking international business class or short-haul domestic flights.

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Chase transfer partners include Aer Lingus AerClub, Air Canada Aeroplan, British Airways Executive Club, Emirates Skywards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Iberia Plus, JetBlue TrueBlue, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards, United MileagePlus, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, IHG One Rewards, ...

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Log in to the Chase Ultimate Rewards portal. Expand the “Earn / Use” menu to view redemption options. Click on “Combine Points” (you may have to click “See All” to reveal the “combine points” option). Choose the card you want to transfer points from and the card you want to move points to, then “Continue.”

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