You can transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to British Airways Club at a 1:1 rate, providing access to a wide range of redemption opportunities for British Airways flights and its partners, including Alaska Airlines and American Airlines.
This guide explains how to transfer your Chase points into British Airways Avios (the loyalty currency used by British Airways Club) and highlights some excellent redemption options.
Related: What are the transfer partners for Chase Ultimate Rewards?
Can you transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to British Airways Club?
If you have one of these eligible Chase cards that earn transferable Ultimate Rewards points, you can transfer them to British Airways Club:
Note: The details for the Ink Business Preferred card have been independently gathered and are not reviewed or vetted by the card issuer.
Additionally, if you possess any of the above cards, you can convert cashback from specific cards into Ultimate Rewards points, which can then be transferred to British Airways Club:
Chase to British Airways Transfer Ratio
You can transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to British Airways Club at a 1:1 ratio in increments of 1,000 points. For instance, transferring 10,000 Ultimate Rewards points will give you 10,000 Avios.
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Chase occasionally offers limited-time transfer bonuses, enhancing your points total—check our current list of promotions for potential extra rewards on your next transfer.
Ultimate Rewards points can also be transferred 1:1 to these programs using Avios as their loyalty currency:
- Aer Lingus AerClub
- Iberia Club
Transferring Avios from these programs to British Airways Club is straightforward and free at a 1:1 ratio using the transfer tool.
Related: Explore the various Avios programs: Aer Lingus, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia, and Qatar Airways
Transfer Timing
According to tests by Flying Frugal, transfers from Chase to British Airways typically process instantly, with Avios appearing in your British Airways Club account within minutes. However, occasional delays can occur.
Before you initiate a transfer, it’s wise to check award availability since transfers are final.
Steps to Transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards Points to British Airways Club
To begin the transfer, log in to your Ultimate Rewards account via the website and select the appropriate Ultimate Rewards-earning card.
You’ll arrive at the dashboard for your selected card. Click on the “Travel” dropdown, then choose “Transfer points to partners.”
You’ll see a list of Chase transfer partners. Scroll to find British Airways and click on its row.
Next, click “Transfer points” to access a form where you can enter your British Airways Club details. If you’ve done transfers before, you’ll only need to confirm your British Airways Club number. You can direct the transfer to your account or an authorized user’s account.
Specify the number of Chase points you wish to transfer to British Airways, keeping in mind that transfers must occur in increments of 1,000 points.
Click “Next” to go to a summary of your transfer details, then click “Submit” to finalize your request.
Keep in mind that transfers cannot be undone.
When to Transfer Chase Points to British Airways?
Flying Frugal places a value of 2.05 cents on Chase Ultimate Rewards points and 1.4 cents on Avios, according to their December 2025 evaluations.
Compare the value of redeeming Avios for award travel to the cash rate or the value when booking via the Chase Travel™ portal to ensure you’re maximizing your Ultimate Rewards points.
Here are some strategic ways to redeem Avios effectively:
- Short-haul domestic flights on American Airlines or Alaska Airlines can be booked for as low as 13,500 Avios one-way, plus $5.60 in taxes.
- Flights from the West Coast to Hawaii on American or Alaska Airlines cost only 22,000 Avios each way, plus $5.60 in fees, under 3,000 miles.
- Fly Qatar Airways’ Qsuite to Doha for 70,000 Avios (aside from taxes) when there’s saver availability.
- Off-peak flights to Ireland via Aer Lingus start at just 15,500 Avios, plus taxes—excellent for transatlantic travel.
Conclusion
Transferring Chase Ultimate Rewards points to British Airways Club is straightforward and usually executed instantly. Avios are an excellent option for booking domestic flights on American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, as well as international travel to Europe and beyond with British Airways partners.
Always verify award availability prior to transferring, as transfers cannot be reversed. It’s also advisable to compare the cash price or using the Chase Travel portal against the value of transferring points to a partner program to ensure you get the best deal.
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