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Starwood points are the highest mileage currency out there. With being able to stay at the Dead Sea for only 3000 points during a week day and only 2000 points on a Friday night they are really awesome. They also have ability to transfer to over 25 different airlines at a 1:1 ratio, but every 20,000 your transfer you get 25,000 (an extra 5,000 for every 20,000 you transfer). Some transfers both names need to match and some only last names. The best is when you can transfer to a different person completely too really make your miles flexible. Also a big problem with these points is that it could take a long time to transfer. So below, we will try to make a chart of, do the names need to match and how long the transfers take.

DATA:

SPG - Transferring from SPG account to another requires the same mailing address on both accounts for at least 30 days. (i.e. this works for spouses). Takes about 5-10 days to transfer.

Aegean -

Aeromexico Club Premier -

Aeroplan - Names don't need to match. - Usually takes about a day and half to 2 days to transfer.

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan - First and Last names need to match. - Takes two business days.

Alitalia MilleMiglia -

American Airlines - Only last name needs to match. - Transfer usually takes a day. Sometime can take 2 days if you transfer it late in the day.   

Asia Miles

China Eastern

Delta - Transfers post 2 days later - If First and last names dont match then transfer wont go through (Not sure if different first name and same last name works)

Emirates Skywards

Etihad Airways - Last names need to match. Takes about a week to transfer.

Flying Blue- Requested Wednesday, transfer completed following Tuesday (names matched)

JAL - Both names need to match. Can take upto 3 weeks to transfer.

Korean -

LAN Airlines -
                                         
Miles and More/LH/Lufthansa - It's been taking forever recently 3-4 days
Last name matching will go through (even if first name doesn't).

Singapore Airlines -

United Airlines -

US Airways - Names don't need to match. - Most transfers go through the next day. Some might take an extra day.

Virgin Atlantic -

Virgin America -

Virgin Australia -

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Re: Starpoints Airline Transfer Times Master Thread
« Reply #260 on: January 18, 2013, 11:28:25 AM »
Not if its the same address. CMIIAW
The rep said: Address and last names have to match, il try changing the address. iirc the thread is full of "just address need to match"...

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Re: Starpoints Airline Transfer Times Master Thread
« Reply #261 on: January 18, 2013, 11:33:54 AM »
The rep said: Address and last names have to match, il try changing the address. iirc the thread is full of "just address need to match"...
Try just changing the address. Wait 30 days then transfer.


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Re: Starpoints Airline Transfer Times Master Thread
« Reply #262 on: January 18, 2013, 11:40:12 AM »
30 days. Can I at least try earlier or will that be detrimental ?

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Re: Starpoints Airline Transfer Times Master Thread
« Reply #263 on: January 27, 2013, 09:23:05 AM »
@MEIR613:
Did you try SPG>SQ with name mismatch?
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Re: Starpoints Airline Transfer Times Master Thread
« Reply #264 on: January 27, 2013, 09:42:24 AM »
@MEIR613:
Did you try SPG>SQ with name mismatch?
No.

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Re: Starpoints Airline Transfer Times Master Thread
« Reply #265 on: January 27, 2013, 07:38:07 PM »
what is the typical post time spg>usair? if i transfer now on sun when would i expect them?

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Re: Starpoints Airline Transfer Times Master Thread
« Reply #266 on: January 31, 2013, 10:06:42 AM »
what is the typical post time spg>usair? if i transfer now on sun when would i expect them?

So i transferred 4000 on sun night and they didnt get in yet(thursday). I had to book the ticket or lose it so someone shared with me. Now the usair account is empty and i have no use for the transfer. Is it an idea to close the usair account and then the starwood would get bounced back?

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Re: Starpoints Airline Transfer Times Master Thread
« Reply #267 on: January 31, 2013, 10:40:50 AM »
So i transferred 4000 on sun night and they didnt get in yet(thursday). I had to book the ticket or lose it so someone shared with me. Now the usair account is empty and i have no use for the transfer. Is it an idea to close the usair account and then the starwood would get bounced back?
PUTPAC and ask them to cancel the transfer.

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Re: Starpoints Airline Transfer Times Master Thread
« Reply #268 on: January 31, 2013, 12:52:02 PM »
PUTPAC and ask them to cancel the transfer.

Thanks! I didnt think of that and they had no problem doing it.

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Re: Starpoints Airline Transfer Times Master Thread
« Reply #269 on: February 05, 2013, 12:24:52 PM »
LH both names mismatch worked

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Re: Starpoints Airline Transfer Times Master Thread
« Reply #270 on: February 14, 2013, 12:44:14 PM »
Anyone tried SPG > SQ
Names need to match?
SPG > SQ
Only last name matched.
Initiated on Feb 3.
Posted today Feb 14.
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Re: Starpoints Airline Transfer Times Master Thread
« Reply #271 on: February 15, 2013, 12:25:04 AM »
Anyone transfer Spg to ANA recently? I transferred today, wondering when was the last time ANA did a sweep

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Re: Starpoints Airline Transfer Times Master Thread
« Reply #272 on: February 15, 2013, 11:30:50 AM »
Spg - Jal timing? Thanks

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Re: Starpoints Airline Transfer Times Master Thread
« Reply #273 on: February 15, 2013, 11:34:25 AM »
Spg - Jal timing? Thanks
I know someone that it took 3 weeks.

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Re: Starpoints Airline Transfer Times Master Thread
« Reply #274 on: February 15, 2013, 12:48:34 PM »
I know someone that it took 3 weeks.
  By any chance do you know what day of the month he did the transfer?
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Re: Starpoints Airline Transfer Times Master Thread
« Reply #275 on: February 15, 2013, 01:09:43 PM »
  By any chance do you know what day of the month he did the transfer?
 Thank you.
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Re: Starpoints Airline Transfer Times Master Thread
« Reply #276 on: February 15, 2013, 03:43:42 PM »
LH both names mismatch worked
How long did the transfer take

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Re: Starpoints Airline Transfer Times Master Thread
« Reply #277 on: February 17, 2013, 07:07:26 PM »
Would spg able to give me the ffn they transferred to?

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Re: Starpoints Airline Transfer Times Master Thread
« Reply #278 on: February 18, 2013, 02:38:04 PM »
How long did the transfer take
I did an other transfer 2/14/13 post today (4 hours ago its still didnt show in account but now its shows)

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Re: Starpoints Airline Transfer Times Master Thread
« Reply #279 on: February 18, 2013, 04:02:44 PM »
Would spg able to give me the ffn they transferred to?
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