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:
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 points from one loyalty program to another, our tutorial on the List of major points transfer programs in Canada is just what you need.
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 definitive, non-refundable and final.
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?
Since August 2023, the highly advantageous Family Sharing option has been suspended by the Aeroplan program. It should resume in autumn 2024.
The creation of new Aeroplan family sharing accounts is temporarily suspended, but those who already have one can still combine their points and book flights with their pooled points.
In the meantime, a tip for members without a family sharing account is that each Aeroplan member can book their own ticket and then contact customer service to link the reservations.
Alternatively, the transfer of Aeroplan points between 2 people is available, but not very advantageous due to the cost.
Transaction to be carried out on the Aeroplan website, via Points.com
Call Customer Service at
1 800-361-5373
Please note that :
Transferring Avios from British Airways to another person is possible. 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.
Free for Gold members
For others, the cost is USD 50, £ 50 or € 50.
WestJet points can be transferred to another person for a fee.
Please note that companion vouchers and other flight benefits are not transferable.
$50 to $59 + tax per transfer, payable by credit card
Call Customer Service
at 1-888-937-8538
VIPorter points cannot be transferred or given to another person.
The transfer of Aventura points to another person is not permitted.
It is only possible between the accounts of one and the same person.
BMO Rewards points can be donated and transferred to another person who also has a BMO Rewards account.
Free
Only available between accounts with the same postal address
Call Customer Service at 1-800 237-8483
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.
The BONUSDOLLARS cannot be transferred to another person.
NBC À la carte Rewards points cannot be transferred to another person.
MBNA Rewards points cannot be transferred to another MBNA member.
It is possible to transfer RBC Avion Rewards points 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.
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.
TD Rewards points cannot be transferred to another person.
CT Triangle Rewards money can be transferred to another person.
At Canadian Tire’s discretion. Call Customer Service at 1-800-226-8473
Before contacting the AIR MILES program to transfer or combine your miles to another person, there are a few conditions to know:
$ 0.15 + taxes per mile
Free for AIR MILES For Business members
1-888-247-6453
Moi points cannot be transferred to another Moi member.
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.
According to the program’s official terms and conditions, Scene+ points cannot be transferred to another person.
In fact, several readers have reported that they were 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.
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.
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.
Best Western points can easily be transferred to another person living at the same address.
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 into this pool in any calendar year. A member may receive up to 2 million points in a calendar year.
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.
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
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:
Complete this form online or call Marriott Bonvoy Customer Service at 1-800-627-7468
World of Hyatt points can be transferred (or received) between 2 people once every 30 days.
Complete this form, signed by both parties, and e-mail it to combinepoints@hyatt.com.
No limit on points transferred
Sharing loyalty program points between members is a smart strategy for maximizing the benefits offered.
If your preferred program does not allow you to transfer points to someone else, use them as you see fit. Rather than losing them, consider getting gift cards, merchandise, or an account credit!
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 main point transfer options between programs here.
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.
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.
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