How to Use the British Airways Avios eStore to Earn More Avios
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If you’re into online shopping, you should definitely be earning points or miles in the process! Like to shop and fly British Airways? You’re in luck — there’s a shopping portal just for you; a place where you can earn extra Avios with hardly any extra work! Sounds like a no-brainer, right?
This article will tell you everything you need to know about using the British Airways Avios eStore to earn extra Avios.
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How to Log In To BA’s Avios eStore
The first thing to note: if you are shopping from the U.S., on the landing page, you may need to select USA as your location (if it is not automatically selected for you) at the bottom of the homepage. This will allow you to view retailers that are more readily available to U.S. customers.
Once your language has been selected, click Login.
To receive Avios for your shopping purchases, you must log in to the British Avios eStore. Otherwise, no bonus will be awarded.
If you are already a British Airways Executive Club member, you do not need to create any separate login information — you simply use the account you already have. If you are not an existing British Airways Executive Club member, you will need to create an account. It’s a quick form and free to sign up.
Basics of Using the Avios eStore
Once you are logged in, you can browse retailers and special offers. Clicking on a retailer will show the offer, a brief overview of the company, and the purchase conditions.
If you want to shop with a specific retailer and receive your bonus Avios, click the red Shop Now button that will direct you through to the retailer’s site. Then, simply complete your purchase through the site. British Airways automatically tracks your purchase through cookies, so be sure they are enabled on your browser.
Any Avios collected through your purchases will be added to your account within 35 days.
If you purchase your items without going through the eStore, there is no way to retroactively apply your bonus Avios.
Special Shopping Offers
Occasionally, it’s possible to earn even more bonus Avios by way of special shopping offers. Generally, these offers will involve a retailer issuing an increased number of Avios per dollar. These special offers tend to run for a limited time only, with the deadline listed when you click the retailer.
For example, at the time of writing, Macy’s was highlighting a special offer to earn 2 Avios per $1 (rather than their normal offer of 1 Avios per $1).
Example Retailers
You may have noticed a few of the participating retailers in the photos above.
Participating retailers and potential mileage bonuses in the British Airways Executive Club eStore change regularly. At the time of writing, these were some of the great earning rates being offered:
- Apple: 4 Avios per $1
- ESPN+ Annual Subscription: 1,000 Avios
- Hugo Boss: 7 Avios per $1
- Jimmy Choo: 5 Avios per $1
- KitchenAid: 5 Avios per $1
- …and SO many more!
If you are looking for something in particular, you can search by brand name using the search box, or filter by the shopping categories directly above the listings.
Using Credit Cards to Earn Extra Avios
Using the Avios eStore can earn you extra bonus Avios just for shopping, but you can earn even more by paying with a credit card that earns points or miles.
If your main goal is to earn British Airways Avios, you have several credit card options.
British Airways Avios can be earned directly with the British Airways Visa Signature® Card.
BA Avios can also be transferred from Chase Ultimate Rewards, American Express Membership Rewards (both at a rate of 1:1), or from Marriott Bonvoy at a transfer rate of 3:1.
Recommended Chase Cards (Personal)
| Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card - This is our favorite beginners travel rewards card, which is currently offering a 80,000 point bonus after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That's $1,000 when you redeem through Chase Ultimate Rewards®. Plus earn up to $50 in statement credits towards grocery store purchases within your first year of account opening. The card earns 2x points on dining at restaurants including eligible delivery services, takeout and dining out and travel and 1 point per dollar spent on all other purchases. With offering other travel benefits such as excellent travel insurance coverage and no foreign transaction fees, this card is a very rewarding Chase credit card. |
| Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card - This premium card will get you access to 1,300+ airport lounges. as well as a number of other card benefits. The current sign up bonus is 60,000 points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. You'll also get a $300 travel credit per year which wipes away a big chunk of the $550 annual fee. As an extra bonus, until 12/31/21, gas station & grocery store purchases will also count towards earning your Travel Credit. Earn big with this card, earn 3X points on travel immediately after earning your $300 travel credit, earn 3X points on dining at restaurants including eligible delivery services, takeout and dining out, then 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases |
| Chase Freedom Unlimited® card - A fantastic, no annual fee card that earns you a $200 bonus after you spend $500 in your first 3 months. Earn 5% cash-back on travel purchases through Chase Ultimate Rewards, 3% cash-back on dining and drugstore purchases, and 1.5% cash-back on all other purchases, but you won't get any travel benefits with this card. |
Business Owner? See our article on Chase business cards that earn Ultimate Rewards.
Recommended Amex Cards (Personal)
| The Platinum Card® from American Express - There's currently a new welcome bonus offer of This is our #1 card for accessing 1,300+ airport lounges worldwide, including Priority Pass (enrollment required). We leverage ~$3,000+ in benefits and perks from the card every year. Terms Apply. For rates and fees of the Amex Platinum card, click here. |
| American Express® Gold Card - This card has a new welcome bonus of We love using this card as it earns 4x points at Restaurants worldwide, including takeout and delivery, plus, earn 4X points for Uber Eats purchases too, and 4x points at U.S. supermarkets (up to $25,000 per calendar year; then 1x. Terms Apply). There's no better card in our opinion if you eat out and/or shop at supermarkets regularly; and you'll have access to many benefits and perks. For rates and fees of the Amex Gold card, click here. |
Business Owner? See our article on Amex business cards that earn Membership Rewards.
Hot Tip: Maximize your Chase Offers or Amex Offers to save even more money at select retailers!
Final Thoughts
Using the British Airways Avios eStore is a great way to earn a little extra on purchases you’re already making.
Need a gift for a friend? Earn some extra Avios for your thoughtful present.
Need to order medications for your pooch? Get yourself some extra Avios for being such a responsible pet parent.
Want to impress the in-laws with a new outfit? Get bonus Avios for your effort.
It takes just a few extra seconds to log in, and with all the popular retailers, your Avios will add up quickly.
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Collected AVIOS points for many years and used estore frequently however now transferred to British Airways and just made my first purchase with BA ESTORE and unable to find a record of my purchase can you explain where they are located on the site. Cheers.
Hi Maureen, in order to find the record of your purchase you will have to log into your BA executive club account.
From the landing page, you can click the drop-down “Manage My Account” on the left-hand side. From there, chose “My Statement”.
Your Avios should show “Pending” in your account within 5 working days. BA will validate your purchase with the retailer within 40 days. When approved, the account will be updated to reflect the status. All “Approved” Avios should be posted to your Executive Club account within 48 hours.
Hope this helps! 🙂
I have been shopping through airline portals for several years but this summer I shopped through BA’s for the first time. I shopped at 3 different stores and have yet to receive a single point. First some didn’t even show as pending after 5 days, so I sent receipts. Then they all showed as pending. 40 days came and went. Nothing showed as approved. I contacted them through email and now the one I listed first shows as approved but not the other two. 48 hours have passed, points still not in my account. I have only had this much trouble getting my points one other time from all the programs I shop through. I don’t know if it is worth so much time monitoring it, contacting them, etc, to get the points. Through other airlines I usually get the points within 5-10 days, with no hassle, even on large purchases.
I have been using this for a few years and have just received a new payment card through the post. However, I cannot seem to find out how to register this new card. Is this no longer required since these new changes to the Executive Club eStore? I cannot find anything mentioned on this on their website – and cannot seem to contact them about it. Thank you for any help.
Hi Aaron, there is no need to register any credit card in order to use the British Airways Avios eStore. This is simply a platform you sign into with your BA Executive Club account number and then click through to the desired online retailer where you will make your purchase with any credit card you desire.
BA tracks these purchases in regards to your action of clicking through the e-store paired with your Executive Club number, not the credit card that was used.
Is it possible you’re referring to a different platform you previously used? Whenever you’re dealing with questions related to a specific card, we always suggest calling the phone number listed on the back of the card to speak with the customer service representative available via the card issuer as that will be the most precise information available.
Apple are offering 6 Avios/£ at present. They are also offering 6 months interest free on Apple Watch purchases. If I purchase using the interest free offer does this affect avios I’ll receive?
Hi Thurleigh,
There doesn’t seem to be any information on the Avios e-store website regarding financing and Avios points; however, as you would be entering into a financial contract with them I would imagine the offer would stand for the full duration. You would best to give them a call to verify if the offer is a dealbreaker for your purchase. You can find contact details for Avios here.
The website doesn’t let me log in. It says the page has other stopped working or moved!
Hi Luisa – we’re getting the same message on our end… we’ll try to look into it and see what we come up with but not seeing any news on the closure yet so we’re just as stumped as you!
Hi Erin,
I had several cards registered under my estore reward account, however, by deleting cards accidentally, I am no longer able to add cards back on the account. Can you please kindly advise?
Many thanks
Hi Mel,
We are not British Airways, so we cannot vouch for their information systems. Please call them or send an email to them asking them for advice. Thanks.
Hi
I’ve used the BA eShopping portal a number of times now and yes I earn avios points BUT the number of points never seems to match the amount paid (excluding delivery) or the points per £1 spent multiplier. Just wondered why?
Hi Paul,
That seems unusual. Have you tried contacting British Airways customer service directly about this?
Thanks. Realised the amount is based on the purchase amount less taxes, but have queried why the offer points per £1 were wrong.
Do I still collect Avios if I get redirected to the shop’s app (for instance food delivery apps, Net-A-Porter app, John Lewis App, etc) and make purchases in the app?
Thanks!
Hi Mipa,
As long as you began the search in the British Airways eStore then yes you should still receive points for purchases.
Thanks for reading!
Hi. This is my first time trying to shop online through the BA eStore and I keep running into issues because I am in Canada. Is it possible to use the eStore from Canada? If so, I would pick USA to get started but when I get on a store’s website and they happen to have a canadian equivalent, do I stay on the US website or switch to the canadian one?
Hi Nahed,
I do not believe that they offer a Canadian version of the British Airways eStore, so I recommend you just use the US version if it will allow you.
Are we able to collect points shopping via the BA eStore when using an AMEX?
I make most of my purchases online, and do click through the BA eStore more often than not, but my most recent purchases made using my AMEX Gold card aren’t showing on the account. Namely a big purchase with Apple. Paid directly not via any means of finance deals.
Hi Sim,
Yes, you should still receive BA points when using your Amex card. One thing to keep in mind is that some items from certain merchants are not eligible for bonus points, so you want to keep an eye on the terms and conditions for each merchant.
Perfect – thank you Jarrod 🙂
Erin, if you make a big purchase directly with a retailer and forgot to go through the portal, is there a way to retrospectively claim these bonus Avios? I can imagine canceling the order and re-ordering through the portal will do the trick but can you avoid this?
Hi Russell,
Unfortunately, there is no way to retroactively get the Avios for your purchase, short of canceling and re-ordering as you’ve mentioned.