{"id":105437,"date":"2024-11-25T20:00:17","date_gmt":"2024-11-25T20:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=105437"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:06:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:06:07","slug":"buy-tap-miles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/buy-tap-miles\/","title":{"rendered":"From Auckland to Ethiopia: Does It Make Sense To Buy TAP Miles &amp; Go Miles With a 100% Bonus?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>This buy miles promotion has ended; see current <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/current-promotions-buy-points-miles\/\">buy miles promotions<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>TAP Air Portugal is celebrating the 6th anniversary of its new Miles & Go program by letting members to grab miles <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flytap.com\/en-hk\/miles-and-go\/miles-store\" rel=\"noopener\">with a 100% bonus<\/a>. This deal runs through <strong>December 5, 2024<\/strong>, providing the chance to buy miles for <strong>as little as 1.83\u00a2 each<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>It's important to note that members might have their account reflect EUR or USD, so make sure to know which one shows for you. This promotion usually allows Miles & Go members to grab miles at a cheaper rate when buying in Euros &#8212; so for the sake of this post, we will take a look at the lowest rate between the two.<\/p>\n<p>But is it worth grabbing TAP Miles & Go miles at this price? Let's take a look at some examples to see if it makes sense.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#A_Note_on_Buying_TAP_Miles_Go_Miles\">A Note on Buying TAP Miles & Go Miles<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Buy_TAP_Miles_Go_Miles_Promotion_Key_Terms\">Buy TAP Miles & Go Miles Promotion \u2014 Key Terms<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Redeem_Miles_Go_Miles_for_Flights\">Redeem Miles & Go Miles for Flights<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#San_FranciscoLisbon_in_TAP_economy_class\">San Francisco\u2013Lisbon in TAP economy class<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#MiamiLisbon_in_TAP_business_class\">Miami\u2013Lisbon in TAP business class<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#NewarkAddis_Ababa_via_Istanbul_in_Turkish_and_Ethiopian_business_class\">Newark\u2013Addis Ababa (via Istanbul) in Turkish and Ethiopian business class<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#San_FranciscoAuckland_in_United_business_class\">San Francisco\u2013Auckland in United business class<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#TAP_Buy_Miles_History\">TAP Buy Miles History<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Maximize_Your_Purchase\">Maximize Your Purchase<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Other_Ways_to_Earn_Miles_Go_Miles\">Other Ways to Earn Miles & Go Miles<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"A_Note_on_Buying_TAP_Miles_Go_Miles\">A Note on Buying TAP Miles & Go Miles<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Buying points and miles is typically not the best way to accumulate any award currency. The same holds true with Miles & Go. We always advise earning points and miles through everyday purchases, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/sign-up-bonus\/\" rel=\"noopener\">credit card welcome bonuses<\/a>, and travel purchases. As always, there are certain situations where buying points and miles can make sense.<\/p>\n<p>First, if your balance is just short of booking that next great redemption, buying miles can be the fastest means of getting over the hump. Since award availability can change at any moment, waiting for miles to post to your account may mean the difference between snagging an award and missing out.<\/p>\n<p>Second, the cost of buying miles can be cheaper than paying the cash rate for a flight. Below, we'll look at some examples of this.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/current-promotions-buy-points-miles\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Check out all the promotions for buying points and miles<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Buy_TAP_Miles_Go_Miles_Promotion_Key_Terms\">Buy TAP Miles & Go Miles Promotion \u2014 Key Terms<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Buy or gift Miles & Go miles and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flytap.com\/en-gr\/miles-and-go\/miles-store\" rel=\"noopener\">receive a 100% bonus<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>This promotion expires on <strong>December 5, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.<\/strong> mainland Portugal time (6:59 p.m. Eastern Time in the U.S.).<\/li>\n<li>You can buy TAP Portugal Miles & Go miles in increments of 2,000.<\/li>\n<li>Purchase at least 2,000 miles to receive the 100% bonus.<\/li>\n<li>The maximum number of miles a member can purchase (before the bonus) is 20,000 miles per transaction (up to 200,000 annually).<\/li>\n<li>Purchases of Miles & Go miles are not refundable.<\/li>\n<li>Bonus miles will be credited at the time of purchase and are valid for a 12-month qualification period (three years with a valid extension).<\/li>\n<li>Valid extensions are only applicable to bonus miles (not base miles).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/337\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-188542 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/TAP-buy-miles-promotion-300x135.png\" alt=\"Banner image advertising 100% bonus when you buy TAP Miles & Go miles until December 5, 2024.\" width=\"750\" height=\"337\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/TAP-buy-miles-promotion-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/TAP-buy-miles-promotion-1024x460.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/TAP-buy-miles-promotion-768x345.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/TAP-buy-miles-promotion-1536x690.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/TAP-buy-miles-promotion-2048x920.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While the terms and conditions state bonus miles will be credited at the time of purchase, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/mile-purchase-times\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/mile-purchase-times\">data points from AwardWallet users<\/a> show that purchases are processed within 24 hours.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flytap.com\/en-gr\/miles-and-go\/miles-store\" rel=\"noopener\">This promotion<\/a> offers just one bonus tier at 100%. When you maximize this deal, you'll get a total of 40,000 miles for $870 &#8212; which comes out to <strong>2.175\u00a2 apiece<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/723\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-188631 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/TAP-USD-NOV2024.png\" alt=\"Buy TAP miles (in USD)\" width=\"600\" height=\"723\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/TAP-USD-NOV2024.png 1406w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/TAP-USD-NOV2024-249x300.png 249w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/TAP-USD-NOV2024-850x1024.png 850w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/TAP-USD-NOV2024-768x925.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/TAP-USD-NOV2024-1275x1536.png 1275w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>But hold the phone, because you can get a cheaper rate if you can buy miles in euros. You'll be able to grab a total of 40,000 miles for 700\u20ac (~$733) &#8212; which comes out to <strong>1.83\u00a2 apiece<\/strong>. That's a huge difference!<\/p>\n<p><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/447\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-188543 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Buy-TAP-miles-with-100-bonus-in-Euros-300x179.png\" alt=\"Buy TAP miles pricing in euros with up to 100% bonus\" width=\"750\" height=\"447\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Buy-TAP-miles-with-100-bonus-in-Euros-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Buy-TAP-miles-with-100-bonus-in-Euros-1024x610.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Buy-TAP-miles-with-100-bonus-in-Euros-768x458.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Buy-TAP-miles-with-100-bonus-in-Euros-1536x915.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Buy-TAP-miles-with-100-bonus-in-Euros-2048x1220.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As you can see, it's important to note that if given the chance, you should try buying Miles & Go miles in euros. The exchange rate TAP uses isn't favorable, and your final cost could be lower when paying in euros. But make sure to use a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/no-foreign-transaction-fee\/\" rel=\"noopener\">credit card with no foreign transaction fees<\/a> if you go this route &#8212; since purchasing miles in euros could potentially trigger this fee.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/do-tap-portugal-miles-expire\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Do TAP Portugal Miles & Go Miles Expire?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Redeem_Miles_Go_Miles_for_Flights\">Redeem Miles & Go Miles for Flights<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The TAP Miles & Go program isn't the strongest loyalty program out there. As a result, quality award redemption options are few and far between. If you plan far enough out in advance you might get lucky and find some niche redemptions on TAP flights.<\/p>\n<p>However, there are some good redemption options with TAP's Star Alliance partners, and it might be worth comparing award rates with Air Canada's Aeroplan program &#8212; which has an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airline-programs\/air-canada-aeroplan\/buy-points\/\" rel=\"noopener\">80% bonus promotion<\/a> of its own. You can use both currencies to book Star Alliance award flights, but chances are that Aeroplan will likely be the cheaper option.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"San_FranciscoLisbon_in_TAP_economy_class\">San Francisco\u2013Lisbon in TAP economy class<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>TAP Miles & Go has much better redemption rates on its own flights than with partners. It's not luxury, but this is a good example of when buying miles can be cheaper than buying a one-way international flight.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Mileage rate:<\/b> 29,000 miles + $32 one-way<\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><b>Typical cash price: <\/b>$1,116 one-way<br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Redemption rate:<\/b> 3.73\u00a2 per mile<\/li>\n<li><b>Cost to buy 32,000 miles (after a 100% bonus): <\/b>$587<\/li>\n<li><b>Cost to buy exactly 29,000 miles (at 1.83\u00a2 each): <\/b>$531<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"custom-blue\">This award is also available for <strong>40,000 Air Canada Aeroplan points<\/strong> per way or <strong>44,000 United MileagePlus miles<\/strong> per way. You may find better value by booking this award through a partner program and\/or by taking advantage of other ongoing <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/current-promotions-buy-points-miles\/\" rel=\"noopener\">buy miles sales<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_188633\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/360\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-188633 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/TAP-economy.jpg\" alt=\"TAP economy class\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/TAP-economy.jpg 737w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/TAP-economy-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: TAP Portugal<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"MiamiLisbon_in_TAP_business_class\">Miami\u2013Lisbon in TAP business class<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Flights across the Atlantic in TAP's &#8220;executive class&#8221; start at 100,000 miles each way &#8212; although 145k seems to be more common nowadays. Still, buying miles can be cheaper than a one-way flight in cash.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Mileage rate:<\/b> 100,000 miles + $32 one-way<\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><b>Typical cash price: <\/b>$2,880 one-way<br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Redemption rate:<\/b> 2.85\u00a2 per mile<\/li>\n<li><b>Cost to buy 100,000 miles (with 100% bonus): <\/b>$1,833<\/li>\n<li><b>Cost to buy exactly 100,000 miles (at 1.83\u00a2 each): <\/b>$1,830<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"custom-blue\">This award is also available for <strong>7<\/strong><strong>0,000 Air Canada Aeroplan points<\/strong> per way or <strong>88,000 United MileagePlus miles<\/strong> per way.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_106005\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/360\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-106005 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tap-executive-business-class-300x180.jpeg\" alt=\"a woman sleeps in a lie-flat business-class seat\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tap-executive-business-class-300x180.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tap-executive-business-class.jpeg 737w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: TAP Portugal<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"NewarkAddis_Ababa_via_Istanbul_in_Turkish_and_Ethiopian_business_class\">Newark\u2013Addis Ababa (via Istanbul) in Turkish and Ethiopian business class<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Love nature and coffee? You'll be hard-pressed to find a better place to visit than Ethiopia. Turkish and Ethiopian Airlines offer a great flying experience for travelers in business class on its newer planes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Mileage rate:<\/b> 115,000 miles + $260 one-way<\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><b>Typical cash price: <\/b>$7,258 round-trip<br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Redemption rate:<\/b> 2.93\u00a2 per mile (based on half a round-trip)<\/li>\n<li><b>Cost to buy 120,000 miles (after a 100% bonus): <\/b>$2,199<\/li>\n<li><b>Cost to buy exactly 115,000 miles (at 1.83\u00a2 each): <\/b>$2,105<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"custom-blue\">This award is also available for <strong>90,000 Air Canada Aeroplan points<\/strong> per way or <strong>88,000 United MileagePlus miles<\/strong> per way.<\/p>\n<p><img data-aspectratio=\"601\/286\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-105913 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Ethipoian-Airlines-business-300x143.png\" alt=\"Ethiopian Airlines Business Class cabin, which you can book if you buy TAP Miles & Go miles\" width=\"601\" height=\"286\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Ethipoian-Airlines-business-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Ethipoian-Airlines-business-1024x488.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Ethipoian-Airlines-business-768x366.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Ethipoian-Airlines-business.png 1264w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"San_FranciscoAuckland_in_United_business_class\">San Francisco\u2013Auckland in United business class<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Trying to catch a glimpse of Mordor or the Shire? The flight might be long (13 hours) \u2014 but in United's business class, you'll be able to watch some movies with your feet up, get caught up on some work, or grab some sleep before the fun begins in New Zealand!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Mileage rate:\u00a0<\/b>130,000 miles + $86 one-way<\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><b>Typical cash price:\u00a0<\/b>$7,190 round-trip<br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Redemption rate:<\/b>\u00a02.7\u00a2 per mile (based on half of a round-trip)<\/li>\n<li><b>Cost to buy 132,000 miles (after a 100% bonus):\u00a0<\/b>$2,419<\/li>\n<li><b>Cost to buy exactly 130,000 miles (at 1.83\u00a2 each): <\/b>$2,379<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"custom-blue\">This award is also available for <strong>75,000 Air Canada Aeroplan points<\/strong> per way or <strong>100,000 United MileagePlus miles<\/strong> per way.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_136477\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-136477 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/United-Polaris-cabin-300x240.jpeg\" alt=\"United Polaris cabin\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/United-Polaris-cabin-300x240.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/United-Polaris-cabin-768x614.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/United-Polaris-cabin-325x260.jpeg 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/United-Polaris-cabin.jpeg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: United Airlines<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"TAP_Buy_Miles_History\">TAP Buy Miles History<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This promotion's cost-per-mile value of 1.83\u00a2 apiece is the second best we've seen from the flagship carrier of Portugal. While not a bad deal, the lack of award options through the TAP portal will make you think twice before reaching for your wallet.<\/p>\n<p>Also note that Air Canada's Aeroplan program can also be used to book tickets on TAP and other Star Alliance members, so you might want to consider grabbing miles with them instead while they're on sale for <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airline-programs\/air-canada-aeroplan\/buy-points\/\" rel=\"noopener\">just 1.39\u00a2 apiece<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p>\n<table id=\"tablepress-940\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-940 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Promotion Ended<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Max Bonus\/Discount<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Min Cents per Mile<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Max Purchase Amount (w\/ Bonus)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">2024-12-05<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">100% Bonus<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1.83<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">400,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">2024-09-29<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">100% Bonus<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">2.175<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">400,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">2024-03-18<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">50% Bonus<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">2.9<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">300,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">2023-11-30<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">100% Bonus<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1.9<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">400,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">2023-06-22<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">150% Bonus<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1.52<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">500,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">2023-05-18<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">100% Bonus<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">2.18<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">400,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Maximize_Your_Purchase\">Maximize Your Purchase<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As with most other programs, if you buy TAP miles, you'll make your purchase through Points.com. This means your purchase won't code as airfare or travel. You should pay with one of these cards:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The credit card for which you're working on a sign-up bonus. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/best-credit-card-offers\/\" rel=\"noopener\">These are the best welcome offers available right now<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Any credit card with perks you can unlock from spending, such as\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/hotels\/free-night-certificates\/\" rel=\"noopener\">hotel free night awards<\/a>,\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/how-to-get-hotel-elite-status-for-free\/\" rel=\"noopener\">hotel elite status<\/a>, or\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/how-to-get-elite-status-without-flying\/\" rel=\"noopener\">airline elite status<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Your <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/best-everyday-credit-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\">best card for everyday spending<\/a>, such as the <a data-ccid=\"3002009\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/citi-double-cash-card\/\">Citi Double Cash<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a> (<a data-ccid=\"3002009\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=a3pDkecFgAg&offerid=951783.4206&type=3&subid=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>) or <a data-ccid=\"3006151\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/capital-one-rewards\/venture-card\/\">Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/best-cards-to-buy-points-miles\/?awid=homepage\" rel=\"noopener\">Which Credit Card Should You Use to Buy Points and Miles?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Other_Ways_to_Earn_Miles_Go_Miles\">Other Ways to Earn Miles & Go Miles<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If time is on your side, there are less expensive ways you can add to your Miles & Go account. You can transfer points from the following to Miles & Go:<\/p>\n<div class=\"transfer-times\"><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-head tt-from\">From<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-to\">To<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-ratio\">Transfer Ratio<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-mintransfer\">Min.Transfer<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-avg\">Average Time<\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marriott (Bonvoy)<\/a><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div>TAP Portugal (Miles&Go)<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">3:1<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">3,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-unknown\">Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Any card earning <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/capital-one-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Capital One miles<\/a> or Marriott points can effectively earn TAP Miles & Go miles, meaning you wouldn't need to buy them.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"3006151\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/dfed8cb4-d376-4c8b-aed4-1997afa3d66a.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a data-ccid=\"3006151\" class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card' href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-COV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn 75,000 Miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within 3 months from account opening. <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn 75,000 Miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within 3 months from account opening. <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$95<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">Following the revamp of Capital One's rewards program and the addition of airline transfer partners, the Capital One Venture has catapulted into our list of top travel rewards cards. The ability to earn at least 2X miles on every purchase provides a decent return on spending. Plus the card offers some great perks.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><ul><li>Earn 75,000 Miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within the first 3 months of account opening<\/li>\r\n<li>5X miles on hotels, vacation rentals and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel<\/li>\r\n<li>2X miles on all other purchase<\/li>\r\n<li>Fee credit for Global Entry or TSA Pre\u2714<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> (up to $120)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>No foreign transaction fees<\/li>\r\n \t<li>$95 annual fee<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>5X miles per dollar on purchases through Capital One Entertainment <\/li>\r\n<li>5X miles per dollar on hotels, vacation rentals and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel<\/li>\r\n<li>2X miles per dollar on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/Venture\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-5-15b009cd64#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>TAP Air Portugal members have the chance to buy Miles & Go miles with up to a 100% bonus <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flytap.com\/en-cn\/miles-and-go\/miles-store?accordionid=93b851f4-371b-407c-8bdf-7978cf4d9b89\" rel=\"noopener\">using this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Purchasing miles for 1.83\u00a2 apiece is a vast improvement on the last promotion from TAP &#8212; but still not a great rate by any stretch of the imagination. That's not to say you can't find good value when comparing the cost of buying miles to the cash fare.<\/p>\n<p>For certain redemptions, this deal might make sense \u2014 especially when the cost to buy Miles & Go miles ends up being cheaper than the cash price of the same ticket. But it's worth checking other mileage programs for better award pricing, lower fees, and a better purchase rate.<\/p>\n<p>If you are considering grabbing TAP miles for<strong>\u00a0just 1.83\u00a2 apiece<\/strong> during this promotion, you have <strong>until December 5, 2024<\/strong>, to do so.<\/p>\n<p><em>Will you be purchasing TAP Miles & Go miles during this promotion while they cost <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flytap.com\/en-gr\/miles-and-go\/miles-store\" rel=\"noopener\">1.83\u00a2 each<\/a>?<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TAP Air Portugal is running a promotion for buying Miles &amp; Go miles with a 100% bonus. This deal runs through December 5, 2024, allowing members to buy miles for as little as 1.83\u00a2 each. So is it worth it? Let&#8217;s have a look at some examples to see if it makes sense.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":74,"featured_media":105994,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_wpscppro_dont_share_socialmedia":null,"_wpscppro_custom_social_share_image":0,"_facebook_share_type":"default","_twitter_share_type":"default","_linkedin_share_type":"default","_pinterest_share_type":"default","_linkedin_share_type_page":"","_instagram_share_type":"default","_medium_share_type":"","_threads_share_type":"","_google_business_share_type":"","_selected_social_profile":[],"_wpsp_enable_custom_social_template":false,"_wpsp_social_scheduling":{"enabled":false,"datetime":null,"platforms":[],"status":"template_only","dateOption":"today","timeOption":"now","customDays":"","customHours":"","customDate":"","customTime":"","schedulingType":"absolute"},"_wpsp_active_default_template":true},"categories":[12069],"tags":[14204,12744],"coauthors":[36384],"class_list":["post-105437","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-buy-transfer-bonus","tag-tap-miles-and-go"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/105437","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/74"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=105437"}],"version-history":[{"count":64,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/105437\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":256659,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/105437\/revisions\/256659"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/105994"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=105437"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=105437"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=105437"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=105437"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}