Quick Overview

  • You can purchase British Airways Avios directly from ba.com in set increments to top off your account.
  • Buy as few as 2,000 Avios for $65 or up to 200,000 Avios for $4,599.
  • The more Avios you buy, the lower the cost per point. 2,000 Avios costs 3.25 cents each, while 200,000 Avios costs 2.3 cents per point.
  • Buying Avios is ideal if you're just short of a redemption or can get better value from a reward than the purchase cost.
  • Avios often go on sale throughout the year. To save more, consider buying during promotional periods before your trip.
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How much do Avios cost?

The cost to buy British Airways Avios ranges from 2.3 cents to 3.25 cents per Avios. The more you buy, the cheaper the cost per Avios.

Avios can also be purchased in Euros and Great British Pounds as well.

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British Airways Avios can be purchased in set increments.

How many Avios can you buy?

You can buy as little as 2,000 Avios for US$65 and as many as 200,000 Avios for $4,599 in a single transaction.

When buying Avios, they can only be purchased in select increments:

  • 1,000-point increments from 2,000 Avios to 6,000 Avios
  • 2,000-point increments from 6,000 Avios to 10,000 Avios
  • 5,000-point increments from 10,000 Avios to 50,000 Avios
  • 10,000-point increments from 50,000 Avios to 100,000 Avios
  • 25,000-point increments from 100,000 Avios to 200,000 Avios

Example: Buying 73,000 Avios

If you need 73,000 Avios, you would need to purchase 80,000 Avios, as increments between 50,000 and 100,000 Avios can only be bought in multiples of 10,000.

Alternatively, you could buy 70,000 Avios and then make a separate purchase of 3,000 Avios. This option would be cheaper than buying 80,000 Avios in one transaction.

Keep in mind, splitting purchases may not always be the most cost-effective, so it's important to calculate the total cost beforehand.

Buy Avios Calculator

Use our Buy Avios Calculator to find out how much it will cost you to buy any amount of British Airways Avios in US Dollars. If it doesn't fall within the set increments, the calculator will calculate the cost based on multiple transactions (e.g. 73,000 Avios = cost of 70K purchase + 3K purchase).

Calculator: How much will it cost you to buy Avios?

Enter how many Avios points you need. The calculator will output the estimated cost in United States Dollars.
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This is just an estimate. The cost to buy Avios can change at anytime and may not be immediately reflected in this tool. Be sure to check the ba.com for the most up-to-date costs.

How To Buy British Airways Avios

  1. Head over to British Airways Buy Avios page and select Buy Avios.
  2. Click the 'Log in to Buy Avios' button to log into your British Airways Executive account.
  3. Select the currency that you wish to buy Avios in.
  4. Select how many British Airways Avios you would like to buy and click 'Go To Checkout'.
  5. Enter your payment info.
  6. Review the order and agree to the terms and conditions.
  7. Click 'Confirm Order'

Avios should post to your British Airways Executive account within a few minutes upon successful receipt of purchase. You'll receive a confirmation email once they do post to your account, so keep an eye out for that.

Other Ways To Earn Avios

If you're not in a hurry to buy Avios, consider getting an Avios-earning credit card or one from British Airways' transfer partners. With over 20 cards available, you can earn up to 100,000 Avios or more through sign-up bonuses and regular spending.

Our Top Partner Credit Card Picks

We've run the calculations and checked them twice — here are the credit cards that consistently provide outstanding value to our users: