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Selling · 8 min read

How to sell airline miles

Selling miles is not a listing on a shelf. It is a case-by-case assessment of a specific programme, balance and account situation — and it carries programme-terms risk that sits with the account holder.

What a sell quote actually involves

You tell us the programme, the approximate balance, and whether the account is in good standing. We review the request and respond with an indicative figure or an honest explanation of why we cannot quote.

No figure we provide is a guaranteed price, and requesting a quote does not commit either side to a transaction.

Programme terms are the central issue

Most frequent-flyer programmes restrict or prohibit transferring miles for value outside their own paid transfer products. Breaching those terms can result in miles being cancelled or an account closed.

We will never advise you to breach your programme's rules. If your programme prohibits what you are asking about, the right answer is that we cannot help, and we will say so.

Which programmes we quote on

We only open a sell funnel for programmes where a realistic quote can be prepared. That is why some programme pages on this site have no sell page: the honest answer is no.

Alternatives worth considering first

Redeeming for your own travel almost always beats selling. So does gifting to family through official channels, or using the programme's own transfer product where one exists.

Key takeaways

  • Read your programme's terms before requesting a sell quote.
  • A quote is indicative and never a guaranteed price.
  • Redeeming for your own travel usually beats selling.

Questions

How much are my miles worth?
That depends on the programme, balance size and current demand. Use our valuation tools for a redemption-based estimate, then request a quote for an indicative figure.
Do you buy miles from any programme?
No. We only run sell funnels for a subset of programmes, and every request is assessed individually.

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MilesQuote is independent and not affiliated with, endorsed by or partnered with any airline or loyalty programme. Programme names are used for identification only. We publish no fixed rates; every quote is indicative, prepared individually, and never a guarantee of price or completion. Always check your programme's own terms before acting.