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People are selling Singapore Airlines miles online. Here's what the airline says about that

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Carousell is a popular online marketplace in Asia-Pacific that sells new and used goods.

Buying and selling airline miles isn't illegal, but it often contravenes the terms and conditions of carrier loyalty programs, including Singapore Airlines .

Airlines try to prevent the sale of miles without making redemptions overly onerous for members "who play by the rules".

"The arithmetic does not stack up," one KrisFlyer miles seller says.

Singapore Airlines says it prohibits the sale or barter of miles, Elite miles, PPS value, rewards, award tickets.

The MileLion's Wong suggests using services like Citi PayAll and CardUp , which allow users to earn miles from bills, rent and education payments.

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