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How to Transfer Amex Points to ANA Mileage Club (2026 Guide)
American Express Membership Rewards is one of the few transferable currencies that reaches ANA Mileage Club, and that pairing unlocks some of the most coveted premium cabins in the sky.
By the Point Finder team · Updated 2026-07-17 · Ratios and transfer times verified against issuer transfer pages
- Ratio
- 1:1
- Transfer speed
- Up to 48 hours
- Alliance
- Star Alliance
- Type
- Airline
The short version
Amex Membership Rewards points transfer to ANA Mileage Club at 1:1, up to 48 hours. Strong access to ANA's acclaimed First and business class cabins.
Amex to ANA Mileage Club: The Basics
Amex Membership Rewards transfers to ANA at a 1:1 ratio, typically posting within 48 hours. Eligible cards: Platinum, Gold, Business Platinum, and Business Gold.
ANA is a Star Alliance member (joined October 15, 1999), but not a founding member — the five founding members were Air Canada, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), Thai Airways, and United Airlines in 1997. Miles can still book award space across the alliance, including United, Air Canada, Lufthansa, and Singapore Airlines.
How ANA's Zone-Based Award Chart Works
ANA prices its international award chart using fixed region/zone pairs (e.g., Japan-North America as a single zone pairing) and season (low/regular/high), not by summing great-circle mileage of each flown segment. Distance-summed pricing applied only to ANA's Round-The-World awards, which were eliminated in the June 24, 2025 chart overhaul.
ANA overhauled the chart in mid-2025, introducing true one-way awards on ANA-operated flights, priced at exactly half the round-trip rate.
Why ANA First Class Is a Standout Redemption
ANA's First Class product, 'The Suite,' is consistently ranked among the best first class cabins flying. Cash fares between the US and Japan regularly run into five figures one-way.
The 48-Hour Transfer Window and Scarce Award Space
The up-to-48-hour transfer time is the biggest planning risk — ANA releases a limited number of First and Business seats per flight, and popular routes can see space disappear within days.
Confirm live award availability first, and only then initiate the transfer. ANA miles are not refundable back to Membership Rewards once moved.
Sweet spots worth booking
| Route | Cabin | Points |
|---|---|---|
| US-Tokyo (NRT/HND), all gateways | First (The Suite) | 75,000 (low) / 85,000 (regular) / 150,000 (high season) miles one-waySame pricing applies whether you're departing the West Coast, East Coast, or Midwest under the chart effective June 24, 2025 — ANA's chart doesn't split North America by coast. |
| US-Tokyo (NRT/HND) | Business Class | ~50,000-82,500 points one-wayRange reflects seasonal pricing tiers. |
| US-Europe or US-Asia via Star Alliance partners | Business/First | Varies by partner chart and distanceUseful when ANA's own seats are sold out. |
How to transfer Amex points to ANA Mileage Club
- 1Confirm you hold an eligible card: Platinum, Gold, Business Platinum, or Business Gold.
- 2Open a free ANA Mileage Club account if needed.
- 3Search ANA award availability first, on ANA's own site and via Star Alliance partner tools.
- 4Transfer the exact amount needed at 1:1 once you've confirmed the seat.
- 5Allow up to 48 hours for the miles to post.
- 6Book directly with ANA online or by phone.
Tips before you transfer
- •Never transfer speculatively — ANA miles don't transfer back to Membership Rewards.
- •Use true one-way awards on ANA metal instead of building an artificial round trip.
- •Compare a few routing and partner options since pricing can differ by which zone pairing or partner chart applies.
- •ANA First Class seats are limited — build in date flexibility of a week or more.
- •Check Star Alliance partners if ANA's own space is sold out.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an ANA Mileage Club account before transferring Amex points?
Yes, a free account is required.
Can I search ANA award space without transferring points first?
Yes — confirm a seat exists before transferring.
Are one-way ANA award bookings possible?
Yes, priced at half the round-trip rate on ANA metal.
What fees apply on top of the miles?
Taxes and carrier-imposed surcharges, varying by route and cabin.
Can ANA miles be used on other Star Alliance airlines?
Yes — United, Air Canada, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, and more.
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