Sell Emirates Skywards Miles for Cash
- Extra Emirates Skywards miles laying around?
- Sell your Emirates Skywards miles to The Points King for very competitive rates
- Fill out the form for a quote. Secure payment by PayPal. Site encrypted with SSL.
- Our transactions require a minimum of 50,000 Emirates miles
Reviewed by Joseph Hellman-Benjamin, Founder and CEO. Last reviewed: October 13, 2026. Editorial Policy
Can you sell Emirates Skywards miles?
Yes, we buy Emirates Skywards miles in balances of 50,000 or more. The Skywards rules prohibit selling or transferring miles, and Emirates can close the account, which forfeits the miles. We email a written price, you transfer, and we pay by PayPal, usually within 15 minutes. The Points Guy values Skywards miles at 1.2 cents each (October 2026).
Key facts (checked October 13, 2026)
- Emirates rule: selling and transferring miles is prohibited; account termination forfeits the miles
- Ways in: Amex at 5:4 since September 16, 2025; Chase ended its partnership October 16, 2025
- Emirates raised premium cabin award prices about 15% on May 20, 2026
- Travel value: 1.2 cents a mile (The Points Guy, October 2026)
- Our terms: 50,000 minimum; written price by email; you transfer first; PayPal, usually within 15 minutes
To see what your Emirates Skywards miles are worth used on flights, try our Skywards miles to dollars calculator.
Before you sell: know the risk
Selling Skywards Miles is against the Emirates Skywards program rules. The rules prohibit selling or transferring miles, and Emirates can terminate the account, which forfeits the miles in it. We cannot promise how Emirates 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.
Have Brex points? They transfer to Emirates Skywards; read what Brex’s terms say about selling Brex points.
3 Step Process for Selling Emirates Airlines & Miles in 2026
We make selling your Emirates miles as luxurious as a business class flight.
Submit Your Quote: Enter your mileage balance in our secure form. We typically buy balances of 50,000 to 1,000,000+ miles.
Confirm by Email: We confirm your balance and the transfer steps by email.
Get Paid: You transfer the miles, and we pay by PayPal once we confirm the transfer. Most customers are paid within 15 minutes of completing the transfer. You walk away with cash.
Sell miles today with The Points King!
Selling and Redeeming Emirates Skywards Miles
Emirates Skywards has two kinds of miles: Skywards Miles, which you spend, and Tier Miles, which count toward your membership tier.
The tiers are Blue, Silver, Gold and Platinum. Blue is the entry level. At the time of writing, Emirates lists Silver at 25,000 Tier Miles, Gold at 50,000 and Platinum at 150,000 plus at least one qualifying flight in First Class or Business Class. Thresholds, benefits and earning rates change, so check Emirates’ membership tiers page for the current rules.
Other ways to earn Skywards Miles:
Skywards Miles are also earned on Emirates’ partner airlines, such as flydubai, Qantas and United Airlines, and with bank, hotel, car rental and retail partners. The partner list changes, so check Emirates’ Skywards partners page for the current one.
- Buying the miles at a special rate – The Points King also sells Emirates miles if you want to accumulate them to upgrade to first class.
How Much Are My Emirates Miles Worth?
Emirates miles are currently commanding a premium in the broker market because of the high demand for international business travel to Dubai and beyond.
High Volume Bonuses: Accounts with 200,000+ miles receive our highest tier rates.
Status Matters: If you have Silver, Gold, or Platinum status, we may be able to offer a higher rate due to your ability to book restricted First Class inventory.
Market Fluctuations: Rates change weekly based on global travel demand. Fill out our form for a no-obligation quote.
Skywards miles are valued alongside 15 other programs in how much airline miles are worth. We also buy Etihad Guest miles and Qantas points.
Sell your Emirates Skywards miles today!
FAQ for Selling Emirates Miles
Q: Is it safe to sell my Emirates Skywards miles? A: Selling Emirates Skywards miles is against Emirates’ rules. Whether a sale creates legal exposure beyond that depends on the facts and where you live. This page is not legal advice.
Q: Can I sell miles transferred from Amex or Chase? A: Yes. Whether the miles were earned by flying or transferred from a credit card like the Amex Platinum or Capital One Venture X, we can purchase them once they are sitting in your Skywards account.
Q: Will Emirates close my account? A: It can. Emirates can close an account it links to a sale, and status goes with the account. See the risk box above.
Q: What is the minimum amount of Emirates miles I can sell? A: We generally require a minimum of 50,000 miles to initiate a buyout.
Q: How do I receive my money? A: By PayPal. Most customers are paid within 15 minutes of completing the transfer.
Q: How much are my Emirates miles worth?
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 Emirates Skywards miles at 1.2 cents each for travel (October 2026), and a cash offer from any broker will be lower than that.