Yes, United miles can be transferred to others, however not only will you pay to do the transfer, but you'll have to pay a processing fee as well.

Yes, your husband can give you his miles, but it is rarely the best financial move. United allows "MileagePlus" members to transfer miles to another account, but they charge a fee of $7.50 per 500 miles, plus a $30 processing fee. For 10,000 miles, you would pay roughly $180—which is often more than the miles are worth. A supportive peer "smart alternative": instead of transferring, your husband can simply book an award ticket for you directly from his account. There is no fee for booking a flight for someone else using your own miles. He just enters your name and details during the checkout process. This way, you get the flight you need, and you both avoid the "transfer tax" that United levies on moving points between accounts. In 2026, the only time a transfer makes sense is if you are just a few thousand miles short of a massive "First Class" redemption and need a small top-off.