Transfer Capital One Miles to British Airways, Get 20% Bonus Avios

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Capital One is offering a 20% bonus on transfers to British Airways Executive Club. This promotion is valid for transfers through December 1, 2024, so you have a healthy amount of time to take advantage of this brand-new offer. While a 20% transfer bonus may seem modest, it surely makes some Avios sweet spots a little sweeter. And we'll show you how.

Here are the details on this transfer bonus and some insight on when transferring Capital One Miles to British Airways can make sense.

Key Terms of the Capital One Transfer Bonus to British Airways

• Receive a 20% bonus when you transfer Capital One Miles to British Airways Executive Club (Avios).
• The promotion is valid for transfers through December 1, 2024, 11:59 PM ET.
• With the promotion, you will receive 1,200 Avios for every 1,000 Capital One Miles you transfer.
• You must transfer at least 1,000 miles. But for transfers above 1,000 miles, you can request transfers in 100-mile increments.
• Transfers from Capital One to British Airways should be instantaneous.

Credit: Capital One

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Best Ways To Use British Airways Avios

Part of what makes the Avios currency so versatile is that many airlines use it. Thus, you can do one of two things (or both) because of this Capital One transfer bonus (but note the first step is always the same):

• Transfer Capital One Miles to British Airways, make redemptions through Executive Club.
• Transfer Capital One Miles to British Airways, then freely transfer your Avios to other airlines that use the currency (Aer Lingus, Finnair, Iberia, Qatar Airways) and then make redemptions.

The option best for you depends on the redemption you want to make. We'll cover a few examples of each to showcase the value you can unlock with this 20% transfer bonus.

Redeem through British Airways Executive Club

These redemptions are straight and simple. Transfer your Capital One Miles to British Airways, then make a redemption directly from your Executive Club account.

• Fly British Airways economy from London to Santorini for 9,250 Avios (7,800 Capital One Miles)
• Fly American Airlines economy from New York to São Paulo for 25,750 Avios (21,500 Capital One Miles)
• Fly Qatar Airways Qsuite business class from Washington, D.C. to Malé, Maldives, via Doha for 85,000 Avios (70,900 Capital One Miles)

Credit: British Airways

Learn more: How To Search and Book British Airways Avios Award Flights

Redeem through other Avios-utilizing airlines

These redemptions require a few more steps than those made through British Airways. However, there's excellent value you can unlock by transferring your British Airways Avios to Iberia, Finnair, and Qatar Airways — to name a few examples.

• Transfer to Qatar Airways and book U.S. domestic and short-haul international awards on American Airlines and Alaska Airlines from 9,500 Avios in economy (8,000 Capital One Miles)
• Transfer to Iberia and book one-way business class awards from the U.S. East Coast to Spain for 34,000 Avios (28,400 Capital One Miles)
• Transfer to Finnair and fly one-way business class from New York to Seoul via Helsinki for 125,000 Avios (104,200 Capital One Miles)

Credit: Finnair

British Airways Expiration Policy

British Airways has a generous expiration policy. Your Avios will expire after 36 months with no account activity. But to keep your Avios from expiring, all you have to do is collect, spend, purchase, or share at least one Avios before the end of the 36th month.

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Capital One-British Airways Transfer Bonus History

Capital One has previously offered a few transfer bonuses to British Airways. The first-ever offer was seemingly the most lucrative, but the Capital One Miles transfer ratio to British Airways was 2:1.5 at the time, not 1:1 like it is today. So, even with the bonus on top, the ratio was only 1:1.

Here's the full history of Capital One transfer bonuses to British Airways:

• This offer: 20% transfer bonus through December 1, 2024 (1,000 miles -> 1,200 Avios)
• 20% transfer bonus through November 2022 (1,000 miles -> 1,200 Avios)
• 20% transfer bonus through August 2022 (1,000 miles -> 1,200 Avios)
• 33% transfer bonus through August 2021 (1,000 miles -> 1,000 Avios)

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Our Take

Since launching its airline transfer partner program several years ago, Capital One has improved transfer rates and offered several transfer bonuses. The newest Capital One transfer bonus to British Airways offers an excellent way to collect a versatile Avios currency that can fund all types of travel.

Remember that we generally don't recommend moving points speculatively and losing the flexibility of credit card points. However, this offer can provide excellent value if the promotion works with your travel plans and goals. Just remember to initiate your transfer from Capital One to British Airways by December 1, 2024, before this bonus takes flight.

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