Do I lose my American Airlines miles if I cancel my credit card?

If you close your American Airlines credit card account, your miles will be at risk of expiring. If you don't have mileage earning or redeeming within four months of closure or 24 months of the last qualifying activity date, whichever is later, you'll lose your miles.



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A credit card can be canceled without harming your credit score?. To avoid damage to your credit score, paying down credit card balances first (not just the one you're canceling) is key. Closing a charge card won't affect your credit history (history is a factor in your overall credit score).

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Reinstating American Airline Miles This fee is as little as $40 if you're reinstating up to 2,000 miles. However, you might pay as much as $2,000 to reinstate between 250,001 and 500,000 miles. Is it worth it? Yes, if the fee is less than the cash value for the award ticket you have in mind.

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Use your points or miles regularly This is the obvious way to keep rewards from expiring. Making frequent purchases with your loyalty program will allow you to earn rewards and keep your account active. Redeeming rewards has the same effect if you occasionally use them for a statement credit, hotel room or flight.

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In most situations, it's better to keep unused credit card accounts open, as closing credit accounts can have a negative impact on your credit score.

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