How to Convert Miles & More eVouchers to Points

For years, Miles & More eVouchers were the “orphan currency” of the loyalty world. You earned them as a Senator or HON Circle member, but using them was a nightmare of waitlists and restrictive fare classes. As of December 10, 2025, that changed forever. Lufthansa has officially unlocked the ability to convert eVouchers directly into status points.

This is not just a minor tweak; it is a fundamental shift in how we hack Miles & More status. You no longer need to book a superfluous “mileage run” to Zurich or Frankfurt to bridge a small gap to Senator renewal. You can now burn a voucher from your laptop.

But just because you can doesn’t mean you should. The math is brutal, and the value proposition is thin unless you fit a very specific profile. Below, I break down exactly how to execute the conversion, the hidden “rollover” mechanic nobody is talking about, and the hard valuation math to determine if you are burning money or saving your status.

The Two Ways to Convert: “Instant Boost” vs. “Future Rollover”

Most travel blogs are glazing over the nuances here, but there are actually two distinct mechanisms at play. Understanding the difference is the key to not wasting your assets.

1. The Instant Status Boost (For This Year)

This is the standard option available to anyone with eVouchers. You trade the voucher for immediate points credited to the current calendar year. This is designed for the panic moment when you are sitting at 1,950 Points on December 20th and need 2,000 for Senator renewal.

• Rate: 1 eVoucher = 50 Points / 50 QP / 50 HCP.
• Best Use: Emergency gap-filling to retain status before December 31.

2. The “Rollover” Hack (For Next Year)

This is the far more interesting strategic play. If you have already secured your status for the current year, Senators and HON Circle members can use eVouchers to move surplus points into the next qualification year. This effectively creates a “rollover” capability that Miles & More has historically lacked.

• Rate: 1 eVoucher = 100 Points / 100 QP / 100 HCP (transferred).
• Restriction: You can only transfer points above the renewal threshold. If you need 2,000 points and have 2,100, you can transfer up to 100.
• Timing: These points credit in January of the following year, giving you a head start on requalification.

Step-by-Step: How to Execute the Conversion

Do not waste your time looking for this in the mobile app. As of late 2025, this feature is exclusively available on the desktop browser version of the Miles & More portal.

Step 1: Access Status Management
Log in to your account at miles-and-more.com. Navigate to the “Status Management” section in your profile dashboard.

Step 2: Locate the eVoucher Widget
Scroll past your current progress bars. You will see a new module labeled “Convert eVouchers.” Note that if you have zero eVouchers, this widget often remains hidden.

Step 3: Select Your Strategy
The system will present two tabs: “Convert for [Current Year]” or “Transfer to [Next Year].” Ensure you click the correct tab. I have already seen reports of users accidentally crediting points to a year where they had already requalified, effectively burning the voucher for nothing.

Step 4: Confirm and Burn
Select the quantity (1 to 4). Review the total points yield. Click confirm. The points usually post within 24 hours, though in my testing, it was nearly instant.

The Math: Is It Actually Worth It?

This is where we leave the “news” behind and enter the analysis. As a travel hacker, I despise inefficiency. Let’s run the numbers on the “Cost per Point” to see if this is a rip-off.

The Valuation of an eVoucher

To calculate value, we must know what we are giving up. An eVoucher is typically used to upgrade a cash ticket.
Scenario: Upgrading a Premium Economy ticket to Business Class on a Frankfurt to San Francisco flight.
Cash Difference: Often €600–€1,200 one-way.
Conservative Value: Let’s floor the value of an eVoucher at €350 to be safe.

The “Cost of Buying” Status Points

If you convert 1 eVoucher (€350 value) for 50 Points, you are effectively “buying” status points at a rate of:

€350 / 50 Points = €7.00 per Point

Is €7.00 per point good? Absolutely not.

Compare this to a strategic mileage run. You can easily book a weekend roundtrip within Europe (e.g., Lufthansa Business Class) for roughly €450. That trip yields 40 Points per leg (80 Points total) plus Qualifying Points.

• Mileage Run Math: €450 / 80 Points = €5.62 per Point.
• eVoucher Math: €7.00+ per Point.

The mileage run is cheaper, earns you actual award miles (redeemable for flights), and gets you out of the house. However, the mileage run takes time. The eVoucher conversion is instant. You are paying a “convenience premium” of roughly 25% to avoid flying.

Pro Tip: If you are looking for better ways to earn points without flying, check my guide on earning 100k points fast for alternative strategies.

Strategic Scenarios: Who Should Do This?

Given the poor math, who is this feature actually for? It is for the “time-poor, asset-rich” traveler. I recommend converting only in these three specific scenarios:

Common Pitfalls and Gotchas

1. The “Qualifying Points” Trap
Remember that for Senator status, you need 2,000 Points AND 1,000 Qualifying Points. The conversion gives you both. However, if you are short on Points but have plenty of Qualifying Points, you are “paying” for a metric you don’t need. It’s a bundled currency; you can’t separate them.

2. The Expiring Voucher Priority
The system should automatically burn your oldest vouchers first, but Miles & More IT is notoriously fickle. If you have vouchers expiring in 2025 and 2026, verify manually that the count decreases correctly. I recently discussed how system glitches affect Miles & More status matches, and similar logic applies here.

3. Irreversibility
I cannot stress this enough: there is no “undo” button. Once those points hit your account, the voucher is gone. If a First Class seat opens up on your next flight to Cape Town, you will regret burning that voucher for a measly 50 points.

Conclusion

The ability to convert eVouchers to points is a welcome “parachute” feature, but it is not a wealth-building strategy. It is an exit ramp for expiring assets or a panic button for status retention. Use it if you are backed into a corner, but if you have the time, flying will almost always yield a better ROI per Euro spent.