U.S. businesses can now convert points earned on everyday ACH and card payments into Avios at a 1:1 rate and redeem them for flights from across the U.S. to London, including business class

DALLAS, Nov. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PayRewards, a rewards-first bill payments and accounts payable platform for U.S. businesses, today announced the addition of British Airways' loyalty currency, Avios, to its points transfer network. The partnership gives American business owners a new way to fly transatlantic using the payments they already make. Customers can now transfer points earned on business payments, including ACH and credit card payments, into Avios at a 1:1 rate.

Redeeming Avios with British Airways

As the loyalty currency of airlines including British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus, Avios enables millions of customers to collect rewards across a broad ecosystem of travel, retail and financial services partners, helping turn everyday spending into meaningful rewards. Avios can be redeemed on flights, holidays and experiences, helping to make travel more affordable.

With guaranteed reward seats on every British Airways flight, customers can redeem Avios across all cabins, from World Traveller (economy) to Club World (business class), with one-way flights from 27,500 Avios + £75 in taxes and charges.*

British Airways flies nonstop to London from 27 U.S. cities, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Boston, Washington, D.C. and PayRewards' home city of Dallas. On those routes, customers can enjoy the airline's premium cabins and service, including Club World (business class) seats with fully flat beds and, on many aircraft, the airline's award-winning Club Suite with a private door and direct aisle access. From London, travelers can connect onward across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia.

Avios can also be redeemed with partner airlines across the oneworld alliance, including American Airlines. Avios joins Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer as PayRewards transfer partners, with more partners to come.

Earning Rewards on Everyday Business Payments

Vendor payments made by ACH typically earn no rewards, even though they make up a large share of what a business spends each year. PayRewards lets businesses earn points on routine payments such as rent, utilities, taxes and vendor invoices, whether they pay by ACH or credit card. When a business pays by card, it keeps its card's existing rewards and earns PayRewards points on top.

"American business owners pay trillions of dollars in accounts payable each year, and much of it earns nothing," said Blake Hutchison, CEO, PayRewards. "We help them earn on all of it. With Avios as a partner, the rent, inventory and vendor invoices an owner already pays could become a lie-flat business class seat on a nonstop flight to London, whether the trip is to win new business in Europe or to take the vacation they have earned."

PayRewards expects to announce additional airline and hotel transfer partners in December.

PayRewards launched in the U.S. in August 2026 and is backed by US$28 million in Series E funding. Its parent company, Pay.com.au, is a leading business rewards platform in Australia and has processed more than US$7 billion in business payments for more than 30,000 businesses over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PayRewards?
PayRewards is a rewards-first accounts payable platform that lets U.S. businesses earn transferable points on vendor payments made by ACH or credit card.

Which airline programs can PayRewards points be transferred to?
British Airways' loyalty currency Avios, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer. Avios transferred from PayRewards can be used to book British Airways flights between the U.S. and London Heathrow, along with flights on partner airlines, subject to reward seat availability. Taxes, fees and carrier-imposed charges apply to reward bookings.

What is the transfer rate from PayRewards to Avios?
One PayRewards point converts to one Avios.

Which payments earn PayRewards points?
Business payments made by ACH or credit card, including rent, utilities, taxes and vendor invoices, earn PayRewards points.

Does PayRewards charge a fee?
PayRewards charges no monthly platform fee. Fees apply per payment and are shown before each payment is confirmed: a 2.9% service fee on card payments, plus a rewards fee of 1.75% (Core Tier, 1 point per $1) or 3.25% (Plus Tier, 2 points per $1). Because a business earns PayRewards points on top of its credit card points, one card payment can earn two sets of rewards on the same dollar. PayRewards calls this the Double-Dip.

About PayRewards

PayRewards is a rewards-first accounts payable platform for U.S. businesses. Companies earn points on business payments made by ACH or credit card, in addition to any rewards their cards already earn. Points can be transferred to airline partners including British Airways, Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines, redeemed against invoices, or used for gift cards and merchandise. PayRewards is part of the Pay.com.au group of companies, which operates a business payments and rewards platform in Australia. Learn more at PayRewards.com.

About Avios

Avios is the global loyalty currency of British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling, Qatar Airways, Finnair and Loganair. It enables millions of members in more than 200 countries worldwide to collect and redeem rewards across a broad ecosystem of travel, retail and financial services partners. More than 20 million Avios are collected and 16 million are redeemed every hour through partnerships with thousands of leading brands including Nectar, American Express, Uber, Cabify, Repsol and Royal Caribbean. From flights and hotel stays to groceries and daily commutes, Avios allows members to turn their everyday spending into meaningful rewards. For more information, visit www.avios.com.

Notes to Editors

*Based on a one-way, off-peak reward flight from New York to London in World Traveller (economy).

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