British Airways Avios can be earned by transferring rewards from partner programs directly to your British Airways Executive Club account. You can also convert British Airways Avios into Nectar points as well as Avios with Iberia, Qatar, and Finnair.
Transfer Avios to partners
British Airways Avios can be converted into Avios with other Avios-earning programs at a 1:1 rate: Iberia, Qatar, and Finnair. You can also converted Avios into Nectar Rewards points.
Here's the programs you can transfer British Airways Avios to:
British Airways Avios to Nectar
British Airways Avios can be converted into Nectar Rewards points at a rate of 400 Avios for 400 Nectar Rewards points. With the transfer ratio being devaluation twice since 2022, this is no longer a sweet spot in redeeming Avios for solid value for purchases with Sainsbury's and other Nectar partners.
British Airways Avios to Iberia
British Airways Avios can be converted into Iberia Avios at a 1:1 ratio. Every 1,000 Avios you transfer to Iberia Plus will give you 1,000 Avios with Iberia. This gives you access to additional ways to book travel through Iberia and their codeshare partners.
British Airways Avios to Qatar
British Airways Avios can be converted into Qatar Avios at a 1:1 rate. Every 1,000 British Airways Avios you transfer to Qatar Privilege Club will give you 1,000 Qatar Avios. This is great for being able to book Qatar QSuites as well as book travel with Qatar's airline and codeshare partners.
British Airways Avios to Finnair
British Airways Avios can be converted into Finnair Avios at a 1:1 ratio. Every 1,000 British Airways Avios you transfer will give you 1,000 Finnair Avios. This opens up the ability to book and upgrade flights directly through Finnair as well as fly their partner airlines.
Transfer points to British Airways
British Airways Avios can be earned transferring rewards from several hotel programs and two major UK credit card partners: American Express Membership Rewards and HSBC UK Premier Rewards.
Here's the list of UK partners that allow you to transfer points to British Airways Avios:
AMEX points to British Airways Avios
American Express Membership Rewards points can be converted into British Airways Avios at a 1:1 ratio. Every 1,000 AMEX points you transfer will give you 1,000 Avios. This makes the Membership Rewards program one of the best options for earning Avios in the UK.
HSBC points to British Airways Avios
HSBC Premier Rewards points can be converted into British Airways Avios at a 2:1 ratio. Every 2,000 HSBC Premier Rewards points you transfer will give you 1,000 Avios. This provides yet another way to easily build your balance of Avios through everyday spending across HSBC Premier credit cards.
Nectar points to British Airways Avios
Nectar Rewards points can be converted into British Airways Avios at a rate of 400 Nectar points for 250 Avios. This isn't the best use of Nectar Rewards points, but it can be worth it if you have an excellent redemption option lined up for British Airways.
Calculator: Avios points transfer
Calculate the conversion of rewards to the British Airways Executive Club program and the conversion of British Airways Avios into airline miles and other rewards with our point transfer calculator.
FAQ
Can you transfer points to British Airways Avios?
Yes. You can earn Avios in the British Airways Executive Club program using several major transfer partners including American Express and HSBC UK.
What's the transfer ratio for AMEX points to British Airways Avios?
Every 1,000 AMEX Membership Rewards points you transfer to British Airways will give you 1,000 British Airways Avios.
What's the transfer ratio for HSBC UK points to British Airways Avios?
Every 1,000 HSBC UK Premier points you transfer to British Airways will give you 1,000 British Airways Avios.