Buy and sell United MileagePlus miles
The complete 2026 guide to United MileagePlus: buying, selling, transfer partners, dynamic pricing and safe trading.
Sell United MileagePlus miles
Selling United miles is a popular option for US travelers. The buyer pays into protected payment, the seller books an award in the buyer's name or transfers miles to a linked account.
Buy United MileagePlus miles
Buying United miles makes sense for business-class awards and Star Alliance partners, especially when the per-mile price is below 1.5 cents. United uses dynamic pricing, so costs vary widely.
Transfer partners & pooling
United partners with Chase Ultimate Rewards, Marriott Bonvoy and various hotel programs. United also offers miles pooling for family members, which simplifies transfers.
Sweet spots & tips
Popular routes include North America → Europe in business with Star partners, as well as domestic US flights. United often has good availability on Lufthansa, Swiss and Austrian.
Safety when trading miles
Only use official award bookings or verified transfers. Never share your password. MilesMarket holds payments in protected payment and pays out only after confirmation.
Quick check: is buying worth it?
- Check business-class awards to Europe.
- Target price: 1.2–1.5 cents per mile.
- Only buy from verified sellers with protected payment.