Do United MileagePlus Miles Expire? How to Prevent Expiration

Learn if United MileagePlus miles expire and how to keep your miles active with simple account activities to avoid losing rewards.

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Yes, United mileage points do expire. If there is no activity in your account for 18 months, your miles will expire. Activity includes earning or redeeming miles through flights, credit card purchases, or partner transactions. To keep your miles active, simply make sure to have some form of activity within this period.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How long do United MileagePlus miles last before expiring? United MileagePlus miles expire if there is no account activity for 18 months.
  2. What activities count to keep United miles active? Earning or redeeming miles through flights, credit card purchases, or partner transactions will keep your United miles active.
  3. Can I extend the expiration of my United miles? Yes, by maintaining any qualifying activity in your MileagePlus account within every 18-month period, you can prevent your miles from expiring.