MileagePlus Transfer Calculator
United Airlines’ loyalty currency, one of the "big three" US airline programs. No award charts since 2020 (dynamic pricing), but miles never expire and there are no close-in booking fees. Strong Star Alliance partner access.
10,000
MileagePlus miles
$100\u2013$150
Est. value (USD)
1:1
Transfer ratio
How we calculated this
10,000 points × 1 (1:1) = 10,000 miles
- Transfer ratio
- 1 point = 1 mile (1:1)
- Minimum transfer
- 1,000 points
- Block size
- 1,000 points
- Rounding
- No rounding applied (exact)
- Processing time
- Instant
- Transfer fee
- No transfer fee. Requires an eligible Chase card (Sapphire Preferred/Reserve, Ink Preferred, or Ink Cash paired with a Sapphire).
How many points for a target number of miles?
Enter the miles you need for an award \u2014 we'll calculate the points required.
50,000
Chase UR points needed
50
transfer blocks
To get 50,000 MileagePlus miles, transfer 50,000 Chase UR points in 50 blocks of 1,000.
All banks that transfer to this partner
Sorted by best ratio (fewest points per mile).
| Bank | Ratio | Min | Processing time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chase UR | 1:1 | 1,000 | Instant |
| Bilt | 1:1 | 1,000 | Instant |
Data current as of Jul 12, 2026. Transfer rates change \u2014 verify current terms on your bank's website before transferring.
Banks that transfer to MileagePlus
Sorted by transfer efficiency (fewest points per mile first).
| Bank | Ratio | Pts/Mile | Min | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase UR | 1:1 | 1.0 | 1,000 | Instant |
| Bilt | 1:1 | 1.0 | 1,000 | Instant |
About MileagePlus
United Airlines’ loyalty currency, one of the "big three" US airline programs. No award charts since 2020 (dynamic pricing), but miles never expire and there are no close-in booking fees. Strong Star Alliance partner access.
Estimated value: $0.010\u2013 $0.015 per mile, based on The Points Guy and Frequent Miler valuations. The low end reflects typical economy/standard redemptions; the high end reflects premium-cabin or high-value redemptions.
Frequently asked questions
Which bank transfers to MileagePlus at the best ratio?
Chase UR offers the most efficient transfer to MileagePlus. Most US bank programs transfer 1:1 (1 point = 1 mile), so the "best" choice usually comes down to which bank points you already have and whether you have an eligible card.
How long does a transfer take?
The typical processing time is instant for the most common transfer path.
How much is a MileagePlus mile worth?
Based on The Points Guy and Frequent Miler valuations, one MileagePlus mile is worth approximately $0.010–$0.015 when redeemed for travel. Cash redemption rates are typically much lower.