Chase Ultimate Rewards points can be transferred to British Airways Club at a 1:1 ratio, providing global redemption options when booking flights with British Airways or its airline partners, including Alaska Airlines and American Airlines.
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to convert your Chase points into British Airways Avios, the loyalty currency of the British Airways Club programme, and some of the best ways to redeem them.
Related: Who are Chase Ultimate Rewards’ airline and hotel transfer partners?
Can you transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to British Airways Club?
If you hold one of the following eligible Chase cards and earn fully transferable Ultimate Rewards points, you can transfer them to British Airways Club:
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If you hold one of the cards listed above, you can also choose to redeem the cash you earn with the following cards into Ultimate Rewards points; you can then transfer these points to British Airways Club:
Chase Airways to British Airways transfer ratios
Chase Ultimate Rewards points transfer to British Airways Club at a 1:1 ratio in increments of 1,000 points. This means that if you transfer 10,000 Ultimate Rewards points to British Airways Club, you will receive 10,000 Avios.
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Sometimes Chase offers limited-time transfer bonuses that can increase your points balance, so check out our running list of current bonuses to see if you can score an extra bonus next time you transfer points.
Ultimate Rewards points are also transferable at a 1:1 ratio to the following programs that use Avios as the loyalty currency:
- Aer Lingus Aeronautical Club
- iberian club
Using this transfer tool, you can easily transfer Avios from these two programs to British Airways Club (or other Avios-based programs) for free at a 1:1 ratio.
Related: 5 versions of Avios: When to use Aer Lingus, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia and Qatar Airways
How long does it take to transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to British Airways Club?
According to TPG’s testing, transfers from Chase to British Airways are generally instant, so Avios should appear in your British Airways Club account within minutes; however, delays can sometimes occur.
It is best to confirm reward availability before transferring Ultimate Rewards points, as transfers are irreversible.
How do I transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to British Airways Club?
To transfer Chase points to British Airways Club, visit the Ultimate Rewards website, log into your account and select your Ultimate Rewards earning card (if you have more than one).
You should then see the dashboard page for the card account you selected. Click the “Travel” drop-down option at the top of the dashboard and select “Transfer points to a partner.”
You’ll be directed to a page showing all of Chase’s transfer partners. Scroll down and click on the British Airways row in the Airlines section.
To continue, click “Transfer Points” to access the page where you can enter and confirm your British Airways Club information. If you have previously transferred Chase points to British Airways, you only need to confirm your British Airways Club number. You can choose to transfer Ultimate Rewards points to your own British Airways Club account or an Authorized User’s British Airways Club account.
Enter the number of Chase Points you wish to transfer to British Airways. Rewards must be transferred in increments of 1,000, so you must transfer at least 1,000 points.
Click Next to go to the summary page, review the transfer details, and click Submit to confirm your transfer request.
Remember, transfers cannot be undone.
When should you transfer Chase points to British Airways?
TPG values Chase Ultimate Rewards points at 2.05 cents per point and Avios points at 1.4 cents per point, based on TPG’s December 2025 valuations.
You should also compare the value you get when you redeem your Avios directly for award travel versus the value you get when you book with cash or redeem Ultimate Rewards points through the Chase Travel℠ portal.
To maximize your Ultimate Rewards points, here are some great ways to redeem Avios:
- Short-haul domestic flights on American Airlines or Alaska Airlines: Book a flight up to 650 miles in length for just 13,500 Avios one-way (plus $5.60 tax), such as from New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to South Carolina’s Charleston International Airport (CHS)
- West Coast to Hawaii: You can fly nonstop from the West Coast to Hawaii with American Airlines or Alaska Airlines for just 22,000 Avios one-way (plus $5.60 tax) on flights up to 3,000 miles in length. One of the routes is from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Hawaii’s Keahole Ellison Onizuka-Kona International Airport (KOA), a flight time of nearly 7 hours.
- Qatar Airways Qsuite to Doha: A premium option for those who want to fly one of the best business class cabins in the world, flights to Hamad International Airport (DOH) from select North American airports can be purchased for just 70,000 British Airways Avios (excluding taxes and fees), making this a fantastic deal when available.
- Direct flights to Europe with Aer Lingus: Off-peak flights from the Northeast to Ireland are just 15,500 Avios one-way (excluding taxes and fees), which is a very good price for a transatlantic crossing.
bottom line
It’s easy to transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to British Airways Club at a 1:1 ratio, and transfers are usually instant. Avios are a great way to book domestic flights on American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, including to Hawaii, as well as flights to Europe and beyond with other British Airways partners.
Before transferring points, be sure to confirm reward availability as, unfortunately, transfers cannot be reversed. We also recommend comparing the cash exchange rate or value of booking through the Chase Travel portal versus redeeming points through the transfer partner program, as you may get more value from one booking option than another.
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