As of November 2, 2026, Chase Ultimate Rewards is offering a 30% bonus on transfers to British Airways Club, Iberia Club and Aer Lingus AerClub. The Chase Avios bonus is reported to be the largest percentage transfer bonus seen so far in 2026, but a bigger bonus only helps if you have a real award to book.
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What the Chase Avios bonus covers
The offer applies when you move Chase Ultimate Rewards points to British Airways Club, Iberia Club or Aer Lingus AerClub. The bonus is 30%, and the promotion window runs from the start of November 1 through the end of December 1, 2026, Eastern Time. That gives you roughly a month to decide, which is long enough to research an award properly and short enough that waiting until the last day carries risk. Treat these as the reported campaign terms, and read the terms shown on your own Chase transfer screen, because that screen is what controls what you actually receive.
Why this Chase Avios bonus stands out
Transfer bonuses to Avios programs come and go, and this one is reported to be the largest percentage bonus seen so far this year. It also covers three separate Avios currencies at once, which gives you more than one place to land the points. Reports indicate Avios can be moved between these programs, but confirm that on each program's own site before you rely on it. The size of the bonus is a reason to look at your plans now. It is not, by itself, a reason to transfer points you have no use for.
Who should transfer Chase points to Avios
The strongest case is a traveler who already has an award in mind and has checked that it prices well in Avios. If you can name the route, the dates and the cabin, and you can see space, a 30% bonus lowers the number of Chase points you need to spend. It can also suit someone who regularly books flights on airlines that sell awards through Avios and who would otherwise transfer later at the standard rate. In both cases the bonus rewards a decision you were already likely to make.
Who should skip or wait
If you are transferring only because the bonus is large, pause. Avios cannot be turned back into Chase points, and the same points keep their flexibility until you commit them. Travelers who have not found a bookable seat, who are unsure which program sells the award they want, or who may prefer a hotel or cash redemption should keep their balance in Chase. You may also prefer another transfer partner entirely. A speculative transfer can make sense for some people, but only if you are comfortable with the possibility that the points sit unused.
How to compare the bonus with a real award price
Start with the flight, not the bonus. Search the route and dates you actually want and write down the Avios price and any cash charges. Then work backward: ask how many Chase points you would need to send to reach that Avios total once the 30% bonus is added. Compare that with the cost in other programs you can reach from Chase, and with the cash fare. If the bonus tips the award from reasonable to clearly better, the transfer has a case. If the award is roughly equal either way, you have no urgency.
Checks before you confirm a Chase transfer
Check three things before you press confirm. First, make sure the transfer screen shows the 30% bonus for the exact program you chose, and that the final Avios amount matches your calculation. Second, confirm the seat is bookable at the price you saw, because award space can disappear while points are in motion. Third, remember that transfers cannot be reversed, so a mistake in the program or the amount cannot be undone. Keep screenshots of the screen and the confirmation so you have a record if something looks wrong.
A simple decision rule for the Chase Avios bonus window
Use the window to decide, and use the deadline to act. Between now and December 1, 2026, look for an award that makes sense, price it, and decide whether the bonus changes the answer. If it does, transfer once the seat is confirmed and book promptly. If you cannot find a use, let the offer pass. Another bonus will probably come along, and your Chase points will still be flexible. The goal is to turn a promotion into a trip, rather than turn a trip into an excuse for a promotion.