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Is it possible to share my points with someone else? Here's a guide that explains which loyalty points can be transferred or combined with those of another person, to earn more rewards faster for your travels.
Transfer loyalty points to another person
An often overlooked facet of rewards programs is the ability to share points earned with a spouse, family members or friends. This feature varies from one program and financial institution to another.
In addition, this allows :
- Avoid expiry of unused points;
- Get a bigger reward faster;
- Offer additional value to members;
- Combine a small number of points that stagnate in the account and does not reach the minimum to redeem a bonus.
For loyalty points after death, please see our article on What happens to your loyalty points when you die, as the rules are different.
If you’d like to transfer loyalty program points to another program, our tutorial on the List of major points transfer programs in Canada is there for you.
If transferring points from one person to another is not possible, you can still use your points to make a reservation for another person.
Here are the different loyalty programs and how to transfer them to another person (or not). Be sure and certain before making a transfer with another person as it is final, non-refundable and final.
Transfer air program points
Transfer to another person - Flying Blue Miles
Flying Blue Family is the Flying Blue option for combining Miles between 8 people. You can find the entire step-by-step procedure here, in our article on Flying Blue Family: how does the Air France program work?
| Cost | Conditions | Processing time |
| Free | On the Air France or KLM website, to send out invitations | A few hours |
Transfer to another person - Aeroplan Points
As of August 2023, the highly advantageous Family Sharing option has been suspended by the Aeroplan program. It is scheduled to resume in Fall 2024.
The creation of new Aeroplan Family Sharing accounts is temporarily suspended, but existing members can still combine their points and book flights with their combined points.
In the meantime, a tip for members who don’t have a family sharing is that each Aeroplan member can book his or her own ticket and then ask customer service to link the bookings.
Alternatively, the transfer of Aeroplan points between 2 people is available but not very advantageous due to the cost.
| Cost | Conditions | Processing time |
| 0.02 per point + taxes + processing fee |
Transaction to be carried out on the Aeroplan site, via Points.com Call Customer Service at 1 800-361-5373 |
From a few minutes to 72 hours |
Please note that :
- Transferred Aeroplan Points will not qualify for Aeroplan Elite status.
- You can transfer :
- Minimum of 1,000 Aeroplan points up to a maximum of 250,000 Aeroplan points per transaction;
- Maximum of 500,000 Aeroplan points transferred per year ;
- No member may receive more than 500,000 Aeroplan points per year through the transfer service.
Transfer to another person - British Airways Executive Club Avios Points
Avios can be transferred from British Airways Executive Club to another person. The minimum per transaction is 1,000 Avios points and the maximum is 60,000 Avios points. The maximum for a full year is 200,000 Avios points.
Alternatively, you can combine the Avios accounts of 6 Avios members on the British Airways website.
Such a transfer resets the 36-month points expiry countdown.
| Cost | Conditions | Processing time |
|
Free for Gold members For others, the cost is US$50, £50 or €50. |
The transfer must be made from the British Airways page. | Immediate up to 3 working days |
Transfer to another person - WestJet Dollars
WestJet Dollars can be transferred to another person for a fee.
Please note that companion vouchers and other flight benefits are not transferable.
| Cost | Conditions | Processing time |
|
$ 50 to $59 + tax per transfer, payable by credit card |
Call Customer Service at 1-888-937-8538 |
Immediate |
Transfer to another person - VIPorter
VIPorter points cannot be transferred or given to another person.
Points for financial institutions
Transfer to another person - CIBC Aventura Points
The transfer of Aventura points to another person is not permitted.
It is only possible between the accounts of one and the same person.
Transfer to another person - BMO Rewards Points
BMO Rewards points can be donated and transferred to another person who also has a BMO Rewards account.
| Cost | Conditions | Processing time |
|
Free |
Only available between accounts with the same postal address Call Customer Service at 1-800 237-8483 |
A few minutes to a few hours |
Transfer to another person - American Express Membership Rewards points
American Express Membership Rewards points cannot be transferred to another person, despite the fact that they are very flexible and can be transferred to many other loyalty programs.
Transfer to another person - BONUSDOLLARS Desjardins
BONUSDOLLARS cannot be transferred to another person.
Transfer to another person - NBC À la carte Rewards Plan
NBC Plan À la carte Rewards points cannot be transferred to another person.
Transfer to another person - MBNA Rewards points
MBNA Rewards points cannot be transferred to another MBNA member.
Transfer to another person - RBC Avion Rewards points
RBC Avion Rewards points can be transferred to another person. The condition is that the 2 people must share a joint bank or savings account and a credit card that earns RBC Avion points.
| Cost | Conditions | Processing time |
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Free |
Go to a branch to open a joint account Online, when an RBC account holder can add a new RBC account holder to their account. A few days later, the user’s addition will appear and the RBC Avion points transfer can be carried out. This method may not work if the names don’t match or if the accounts already exist. |
Immediate |
Transfer to another person - TD Rewards Points
TD Rewards points cannot be transferred to another person.
Transfer to another person - Canadian Tire Money Triangle Rewards
CT Triangle Rewards money can be transferred to another person.
| Cost | Conditions | Processing time |
|
Free |
At Canadian Tire’s discretion. Call Customer Service at 1-800-226-8473 |
A few minutes to a few hours |
Transfer in general rewards program
Transfer to another person - AIR MILES Miles
Before contacting the AIR MILES program to transfer or combine your miles to another person, there are a few conditions to know:
- Transferred Cash Miles will only be deposited in AIR MILES Cash Miles in the other account;
- Transferred Dream Miles will only be deposited in AIR MILES Dream Miles in the other account;
- Transfers of miles between the Cash and Dreams accounts of the same person are not (yet) permitted, but should be soon;
- Transferred miles do not count toward the AIR MILES Gold or Onyx Collector status;
- The transfer must be initiated by the person donating or transferring the miles.
| Cost | Conditions | Processing time | |
| Transfer or gift of miles to another person |
$ 0.15 + taxes per mile Free for AIR MILES For Business members |
Call Customer Service at 1-888-247-6453 | Immediate |
| Combine AIR MILES miles between people at the same address (the 2 accounts will be merged into one) |
Free |
Call Customer Service at 1-888-247-6453 |
Immediate |
| Combine AIR MILES miles between people at different addresses |
$ 0.15 + taxes per mile |
Call Customer Service at 1-888-247-6453 |
Immediate |
Transfer to another person - Points Moi
Moi points cannot be transferred to another Moi member.
Transfer to another person - PC Optimum Points
PC Optimum points cannot be transferred to another member.
Another option is to create a group of up to 5 PC Optimum members, with each member’s points combined in the group account.
Transfer to another person - Scene+ points
According to the program’s official terms and conditions, Scene+ points cannot be transferred to another person.
In fact, several readers have reported being able to transfer their Scene+ points to another person.
Call Scene+ Customer Service at 1-866-586-2805 and both account holders must be present.
Transfer points from travel programs
Transfer to another person - VIA Préférence points
VIA Préférence points can be transferred to a family member, spouse or friend free of charge. The minimum is 100 points and the maximum is 5,000 points per transaction.
| Cost | Conditions | Processing time |
|
Free |
A minimum of 5 transactions per calendar year. Go to your VIA Rail account, in the Transaction History section, under Transfer points to another member. |
A few minutes to a few hours |
Transfer points from hotel programs
Transfer to another person - Best Western Points
Best Western points can easily be transferred to another person living at the same address.
| Cost | Conditions | Processing time |
|
Free |
Only available between accounts with the same postal address Call Customer Service at 1-800 237-8483 |
A few minutes to a few hours |
Transfer to another person - Hilton Honors Points
Hilton Honors has a very convenient option to combine Hilton Honors points called Hilton Honors Points Pool. This is permitted between 11 people, such as friends, family members or a spouse.
A member may transfer a minimum of 1,000 points and a maximum of 500,000 points to this pool in any calendar year. A member can receive up to 2 million points in a calendar year.
| Cost | Conditions | Processing time |
|
Free |
Fill in this online form with the people you wish to invite and send the invitations. | Up to 24 hours |
Transfer to another person - IHG One Rewards points
An IHG One Rewards member may transfer points to another person. There may or may not be a charge, depending on the member’s hotel status.
| Cost | Conditions | Processing time |
|
Free for Diamond Elite and Business Rewards members For others: $5 per 1,000 points transferred |
Fill in this online form with the required information |
Between 24 and 72 hours |
Transfer to another person - Points Marriott Bonvoy
Marriott Bonvoy members can redeem a maximum of 100,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per year. Read our article on How to transfer Marriott Bonvoy points to another account.
Here are some conditions for the transfer:
- A member can receive up to 500,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per calendar year.
- You must transfer a minimum of 1,000 points
- Maximum of 6 transfer transactions per calendar year, with a maximum of 2 transfer transactions per month.
| Cost | Conditions | Processing time |
|
Free |
Fill out this form online or call Marriott Bonvoy Customer Service at 1-800-627-7468 |
Immediate to a few hours |
Transfer to another person - World of Hyatt points
World of Hyatt points can be transferred (or received) between 2 people once every 30 days.
| Cost | Conditions | Processing time |
|
Free |
Complete this form, signed by both parties, and e-mail it to combinepoints@hyatt.com. No limit on points transferred |
From a few days to 30 days |
Bottom Line
Sharing loyalty program points between members is a smart strategy for maximizing the benefits offered.
If your preferred program doesn’t allow you to transfer points to someone else, spend them as you wish. As long as you’re losing them, get yourself some gift cards, merchandise or an account credit!
How do I transfer my AIR MILES miles?
You can transfer your Aeroplan Points to another person, but this comes at a cost. Read our article above in the Aeroplan section.
What’s more, you can transfer your Aeroplan points to another program where you are also a member. This is free of charge. Read our article on the list of points transfers between programs here.
How do I transfer my AIR MILES miles?
You can transfer your AIR MILES miles to another person, but there is a cost.
But if you want to combine your points with another person at the same address as you, it’s free! Read our article above in the AIR MILES section to find out how.
Can I transfer points from one card to another?
If the points holder is the same person, yes.
If you want to transfer points between 2 different people, it depends. Read the article above to find out exactly what your situation is.
