How do I sell JAL Mileage Bank miles?

Enter your JAL Mileage Bank balance in the quote form on this page for an instant cash offer. Accept the offer and we handle the rest, with payment sent through your preferred method.

What is the minimum number of JAL Mileage Bank miles I can sell?

We buy JAL Mileage Bank miles from 50,000 miles. Balances of 200,000 and 500,000 miles or more earn higher per-mile rates.

How much are JAL Mileage Bank miles worth in cash?

Your offer depends on your balance size, and the quote form shows the exact price per mile before you commit. Quotes are free and carry no obligation.

How long does it take to get paid for JAL Mileage Bank miles?

Most JAL Mileage Bank transactions complete within 24-48 hours of accepting an offer.

Do JAL Mileage Bank miles expire?

Yes. Miles are valid for 36 months from the month they were earned, after which they lapse regardless of account activity.

Can I earn JAL miles with a US credit card?

Citi ThankYou Points and Bilt Rewards transfer at 1:1, Capital One at 4:3 and Marriott Bonvoy at 3:1, plus the JAL USA co-branded card. Chase and Amex do not transfer to JAL, and most JMB balances still come from flying.

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About JAL Mileage Bank miles

JAL Mileage Bank miles book Japan Airlines and oneworld partner flights, with strong value on flights within Japan and across Asia. Citi, Bilt and Capital One transfer to JAL, but most balances still come from flying and are slow to rebuild.

Alliance: oneworld
Based in: Japan
Transfer partners: Capital One miles (4:3), Citi ThankYou Points (1:1), Bilt Rewards (1:1), Marriott Bonvoy (3:1) See the full matrix
Expiry: JAL Mileage Bank miles expire 36 months after the month they are earned, regardless of activity. Source

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The JAL Mileage Bank program explained

JAL Mileage Bank (JMB) is the loyalty program of Japan Airlines, Japan's flag carrier and a oneworld member, with hubs at Tokyo Haneda and Narita. JMB miles book Japan Airlines, its domestic network, oneworld partners such as American Airlines, British Airways and Qantas, and non-alliance partners including Emirates and Air France.

Chase and Amex do not transfer to JMB, so most balances belong to people who fly JAL regularly or live in Japan. That scarcity keeps JMB miles in demand, and buyers value them accordingly.

Written and reviewed by the Points Plug team. Last reviewed September 22, 2026.

How members earn JAL Mileage Bank miles

Flying Japan Airlines and oneworld partners.
JAL co-branded cards in Japan and the JAL USA card.
Transfers from Citi ThankYou Points and Bilt at 1:1, Capital One at 4:3 and Marriott Bonvoy at 3:1.
JAL shopping, dining and lifestyle partners in Japan.

Best ways to use JAL Mileage Bank miles

JAL Business and First Class between Japan and North America or Europe, with award prices that are low for the cabin quality.
Domestic Japan flights, which are cheap on miles and often expensive in cash.
oneworld partner awards priced on a distance-based chart, including multi-carrier itineraries.

What to watch out for

JMB miles expire 36 months after the month they are earned, regardless of account activity.
Fuel surcharges apply to awards on JAL and many partners.
International award availability in premium cabins is limited and tends to go early.

Elite status tiers

1JMB Crystal
2JMB Sapphire
3JGC Premier
4JMB Diamond

Status is earned through FLY ON points from flying JAL and oneworld partners. JAL Global Club membership, available from Sapphire, provides lasting oneworld Sapphire benefits.

Should you sell your JAL Mileage Bank miles?

Keep your miles if you travel to or within Japan; JAL awards on its own flights are excellent value and the domestic network is extensive.

Consider selling if your miles are approaching their 36-month expiry or if you no longer travel to Japan. Because JMB miles are so hard to earn outside Japan, cash offers are strong relative to other programs.

Sources

JAL FLY ON status conditions · official page
JAL Life Status Program · official page

Program rules, award prices and expiry policies change often. Check the program's own terms before relying on any detail here, and see how we research and review this content.

JAL Mileage Bank FAQ

How do I sell JAL Mileage Bank miles?: Enter your JAL Mileage Bank balance in the quote form on this page for an instant cash offer. Accept the offer and we handle the rest, with payment sent through your preferred method.
What is the minimum number of JAL Mileage Bank miles I can sell?: We buy JAL Mileage Bank miles from 50,000 miles. Balances of 200,000 and 500,000 miles or more earn higher per-mile rates.
How much are JAL Mileage Bank miles worth in cash?: Your offer depends on your balance size, and the quote form shows the exact price per mile before you commit. Quotes are free and carry no obligation.
How long does it take to get paid for JAL Mileage Bank miles?: Most JAL Mileage Bank transactions complete within 24-48 hours of accepting an offer.
Do JAL Mileage Bank miles expire?: Yes. Miles are valid for 36 months from the month they were earned, after which they lapse regardless of account activity.
Can I earn JAL miles with a US credit card?: Citi ThankYou Points and Bilt Rewards transfer at 1:1, Capital One at 4:3 and Marriott Bonvoy at 3:1, plus the JAL USA co-branded card. Chase and Amex do not transfer to JAL, and most JMB balances still come from flying.