Sell Your Asia Miles Today!
Reviewed by Joseph Hellman-Benjamin, Founder and CEO. Last reviewed: October 13, 2026. Editorial Policy
Yes, we buy Asia Miles in balances of 50,000 or more. Cathay’s terms treat selling miles or awards as misconduct, and Cathay can close the account at once and cancel all miles, Status Points and awards. We email a written price, you transfer, and we pay by PayPal, usually within 15 minutes. The Points Guy values Asia Miles at 1.3 cents.
Key facts (checked October 13, 2026)
Before you sell: know the risk
Selling Asia Miles is against the Cathay membership terms and conditions. The terms treat selling, bartering or purchasing Asia Miles or awards as misconduct, and Cathay can terminate the account immediately and cancel all Asia Miles, Status Points and awards redeemed. We cannot promise how Cathay will respond to a sale.
Read the full guide: Selling Miles and Points: Risks, Rules, and How It Works.
Price guarantee: the price per mile we agree with you in writing by email is the price we pay once your miles transfer is complete.
Sell miles today with The Points King!
Since 2017, I have watched the Cathay Pacific loyalty program evolve, from the old “Marco Polo Club” days to the unified Cathay ecosystem we see in 2026. While Asia Miles remains a premier currency for Oneworld® enthusiasts, the reality of the current market is frustrating. Between limited “Choice” award seats and the notorious “Waitlist” that never seems to clear, your miles are often stuck in a digital holding pattern.
I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to wait for a “saver” seat to open up to see the value of your loyalty. At The Points King, we specialize in the high-value liquidation of Asia Miles. We understand the nuances of the Cathay program, including the 18-month activity rule and the nominee system.
Cathay Pacific’s program is more complex than most U.S. domestic programs.
Beat the Devaluation: Cathay frequently adjusts their “Asia Miles” award charts. What cost 70,000 miles yesterday might cost 110,000 tomorrow. Selling turns them into cash now.
Work Within the Nominee System: Cathay limits you to 5 “Redemption Group” nominees. This affects how a sale works, and we explain the details by email.
Institutional Demand: Because Cathay is a Oneworld® powerhouse, our corporate clients have a high demand for these miles for long-haul business travel to Hong Kong, London, and New York. This high demand means higher payouts for you.
Cathay Pacific’s first class lounges in Hong Kong top our list of the best airport lounges in the world, which also shows what a first class award costs. We also buy miles from oneworld partners American Airlines and British Airways.
We do not publish a rate, because it moves with demand and with the size of the balance. Tell us how many miles you have and we email you a price in writing; the price we agree is the price we pay. For context, The Points Guy values Cathay Pacific Asia Miles at 1.3 cents each for travel (October 2026), and a cash offer from any broker will be lower than that.
Cathay’s own Reward Store gives a much lower return per mile, so compare it with our written offer before you decide.
All these can be done by quoting your membership number when making bookings.
You can redeem accumulated miles for flights on Cathay Pacific and on members of the oneworld alliance. You can also redeem miles on any of their partner flights. Asia Miles can be redeemed through flight rewards and lifestyle perks that include lounge access, air tickets, hotel stays, purchases, car rentals, flight upgrades, exotic dining experiences, and other lifestyle services.
Selling Asia Miles is against Cathay’s rules. Whether a sale creates legal exposure beyond that depends on the facts and where you live. This page is not legal advice.
Cathay moved to an activity-based system on January 1, 2020. Under Cathay’s terms, miles do not expire as long as you earn or redeem at least once every 18 months. If your miles are close to that deadline, tell us the date in your quote request.
It can. Cathay can close an account it links to a sale, and status goes with the account. See the risk box above.
This is the most common question for Cathay sellers. Cathay allows you to add up to 5 people to your “Redemption Group.” When we match your miles with a corporate traveler, we utilize one of these nominee slots. We send you the details of what we need by email.
