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ANA Mileage Club
Transfer points to ANA - all bank programs
| Bank Program | Points Currency | Base Ratio | Transfer Time | Active Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Membership Rewards | 1:1 | 24-48 hours | - |
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About ANA Mileage Club
ANA Mileage Club is the loyalty program of All Nippon Airways, Japan's largest carrier by revenue and a founding member of Star Alliance. The program is distinguished by one of the most generous own-metal award charts in the world - particularly for US-to-Japan redemptions - where flying in ANA business or first class costs dramatically fewer miles when booked directly through Mileage Club versus booking via a partner program like Aeroplan or Singapore KrisFlyer. The gap at the business class level is enormous: Mileage Club prices US–Japan business class at 70,000 miles round-trip on ANA metal, while Aeroplan charges 110,000 miles for the same seat.
American Express Membership Rewards is currently the only US transferable currency program that transfers to ANA Mileage Club - at a 1:1 ratio with a 24–48 hour processing window. This limited transfer access is the program's primary structural limitation for US collectors who don't hold Amex cards. The Amex Platinum and Gold cards are the natural Mileage Club feeders, with welcome bonuses of 100,000–175,000 Membership Rewards points providing enough miles for a round-trip business class award to Japan in a single transfer.
ANA miles expire on a per-batch basis 36 months after they are credited to your account - similar to Singapore KrisFlyer. Each earning event creates a separate expiry clock, and activity in your account does not reset the expiry date for existing miles (only for standard account closure). Elite status members (Platinum, Diamond) may qualify for expiry extensions. The combination of limited US bank access and per-batch expiry makes ANA Mileage Club a program best suited for deliberate savers targeting a specific redemption - particularly US–Japan premium cabin - rather than a general-purpose accumulation vehicle.
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Why transfer points to ANA Mileage Club?
US–Japan Business Class: 70,000 Miles RT - Own Metal
ANA Mileage Club prices its own US–Japan business class at 70,000 miles round-trip in the Saver award tier - the single most competitive own-program rate for Japan business class from a US transferable currency. Aeroplan charges 110,000 miles for the same ANA seat. KrisFlyer prices it at ~200,000 miles for Singapore Airlines own-metal. At 70,000 miles, the value per mile on a $4,000–$6,000 business class fare exceeds 5.7¢ - among the highest achievable in all of points travel for a predictable, fixed redemption.
Round-the-World Awards Starting at 150,000 Miles
ANA Mileage Club offers one of the few remaining round-the-world (RTW) award programs: a complete circumnavigation on Star Alliance carriers costs approximately 150,000 miles in business class. This itinerary is typically priced at $8,000–$15,000 in cash, yielding 5–10¢ per mile - extraordinary value. RTW awards allow multiple stopovers in each region. With an Amex Platinum welcome bonus of 100,000–175,000 points, this redemption is achievable for a disciplined saver targeting one trophy trip.
Zero Fuel Surcharges on ANA-Operated Awards
ANA does not charge fuel surcharges on awards for its own-operated flights. For a transatlantic or transpacific business class itinerary, this saves $400–$900 compared to programs that pass carrier-imposed surcharges. When booking partner airlines (Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian) via Mileage Club, partner surcharges apply - similar to all programs. But for the program's core strength - ANA own-metal US–Japan premium cabin - total cost is government taxes only, typically $50–$120 each way.
Star Alliance Premium Cabin Coverage via One Program
Beyond own-metal, ANA Mileage Club allows you to book Star Alliance partner awards including Air Canada, Lufthansa, Swiss, Singapore Airlines, United, and others at competitive fixed rates. For Tokyo connections, ANA code-shares extensively with partners, expanding seat availability. The combination of own-metal excellence at 70,000 miles RT and creditable partner bookings makes Mileage Club a complete Star Alliance program - limited only by its single US bank transfer partnership with Amex.
How to transfer points to ANA Mileage Club
Follow these four steps every time. The golden rule: find available award space before transferring - transfers are irreversible.
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Find the award first
Search for award availability on ANA Mileage Club's website before moving a single point. Note the flight number, date, cabin, and exact miles required. Award space can disappear at any moment - and transfers are irreversible.
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Check for an active transfer bonus
Scroll up to the Current Bonuses table. If a bonus is live (e.g. +20%), you get 20% more miles for free - 10,000 points transferred becomes 12,000 miles. Timing your transfer to an active bonus is one of the easiest ways to stretch your balance without spending more.
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Execute the transfer from your bank
American Express
Instant (minutes)Log in at americanexpress.com → Membership Rewards → Use Points → Transfer Points to Travel Partners → select the airline → enter your loyalty membership number and point amount (min 1,000) → confirm. Transfers post within minutes. Note: Amex charges a $0.0006 excise tax per point (max $99) for US residents.
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Book the award immediately
As soon as the miles post to your account, book the award. Don't wait - partner award availability can evaporate within hours. Have your loyalty membership number, passport details, and preferred payment method for taxes ready before you start the booking process.
ANA Mileage Club award chart - highlights
Chart type: Fixed zone-based (Saver and Standard tiers)
ANA Mileage Club uses a fixed zone-based chart. Rates below are Saver-tier round-trip on ANA-operated flights unless noted. The Saver tier requires at least one seat to be available in ANA's own award inventory. Partner airline awards are priced separately (slightly higher on some routes).
Rates are Saver-tier. Standard tier costs ~15% more. Partner awards (non-ANA Star Alliance) may carry carrier surcharges. Round-the-world pricing varies by total mileage and zone combination.
How much are ANA Mileage Club miles worth?
The value of a ANA Mileage Club mile varies significantly depending on redemption type. Economy redemptions typically deliver near the base valuation; business and first class awards - especially on partner airlines - can return 3–10× more per mile than the average.
Worked example
US–Japan business class RT retails ~$5,000. At 70,000 Saver miles: $5,000 ÷ 70,000 × 100 = 7.1¢ per mile - nearly 5× the TPG baseline. Even at a modest $3,500 ticket: 5.0¢/mile. ANA business class is one of the best fixed-value redemptions in points travel.
Valuations per TPG April 2026 (1.5¢ average). Actual value varies by specific route, date, and cabin availability.
Best credit cards for earning ANA Mileage Club miles
ANA rarely has a compelling US co-branded card. The most effective strategy is earning transferable points from a premium bank card and converting them when you are ready to book.
The Platinum Card® from American Express
100,000–175,000-point welcome bonus - enough for a full RT Japan business class redemption from a single bonus. 5× on flights booked directly with airlines. The only premium Amex card with a bonus large enough to fund ANA's signature sweet spot in one transfer.
American Express® Gold Card
60,000–90,000-point welcome bonus + 4× on dining and US supermarkets + 4× on flights booked directly with airlines. Superior category earn rate for everyday spending makes this the best everyday-use Amex feeder card for ANA Mileage Club.
ANA Mileage Club vs other Star Alliance programs
ANA Mileage Club is compared most often against Aeroplan and Singapore KrisFlyer - the other two premier Star Alliance programs with US transferable currency access. All three offer fixed award charts; the critical differences are bank access, Japan pricing, and expiry policy.
Bottom line
Use ANA Mileage Club specifically when you hold Amex Membership Rewards and are targeting Japan in business or first class - the 70,000-mile RT business class rate is unbeatable. The round-the-world award at ~150,000 miles is unique among the three. Use Aeroplan when you hold Chase or Capital One and want fixed-price Star Alliance access with four bank entry points and superior expiry terms (activity-based reset vs ANA's hard cutoff). Use KrisFlyer for Singapore Airlines Suites and Alaska Airlines Hawaii sweet spots - not for Japan coverage, where ANA's own-program rates are 30–40% cheaper.
ANA Mileage Club - program details
| Program Name | ANA Mileage Club |
| Alliance | Star Alliance |
| IATA Code | NH |
| Award Chart Type | Fixed zone-based (Saver + Standard tiers) |
| Miles Expiry | 36 months per earning batch - activity does NOT reset |
| US Transfer Partners | American Express Membership Rewards only (1:1) |
| Transfer Time (Amex) | 24–48 hours |
| Award Booking Window | Up to 355 days in advance (ANA own flights) |
| Phone Booking Requirement | Required for partner awards and multi-city itineraries |
| Fuel Surcharges (ANA metal) | None - government taxes only |
| Partner Surcharges | Vary by partner - Lufthansa group charges significant fees |
| US–Japan Business Saver Rate | 70,000 miles RT - best own-program rate available |
| Round-the-World Award | ~150,000 miles Business Class (Star Alliance carriers) |
| Award Change Fee | ¥3,100 (≈$20) per change; waived for elite members |
| Award Cancellation Fee | ¥3,100 (≈$20) for cancellation within booking window |
| Status Tiers | Bronze, Platinum, Diamond |
| Status Minimum Qualifying Flights | Platinum: 30 legs + points; Diamond: 50 legs + points |
| Award Stopovers | Permitted on roundtrip international itineraries |
