Can you transfer Avios points to cash?

SellMyMiles offers instant cash in exchange for your British Airways miles. We accept all quantities of Avios points, beginning with a minimum of 25,000 points. To obtain a higher value, it is recommended that you sell your Avios points in increments of 50K and 70K.



You cannot directly "withdraw" Avios points as cash from a British Airways or Qatar Airways account, but in 2026, there are several ways to effectively convert them into monetary value. The most common official method is using Avios to pay for part of your flight ("Avios Part Payment") or using them for Nectar points in the UK, which can be spent like cash at retailers like Sainsbury's or Argos. However, the exchange rate for these options is usually quite low, often valued at around 0.5p to 0.8p per point. For those looking for actual cash, there are secondary "Miles Market" platforms where you can sell your points to a broker who then uses them to book flights for others. This is technically a violation of the airline's terms and conditions and carries a risk of account suspension, so it should be approached with caution. For most travelers, the best "cash-equivalent" value is found by using them to cover hotel stays or car rentals through the airline's official travel portals.

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Use Avios with hotel and lifestyle partners. To give our members more ways to use the Avios they have earned in addition to flights, excess baggage and upgrades, members can now choose to spend their Avios with hotel and lifestyle partners.

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