HSBC Premier (Metal)
₹2.15/pt
ceiling ₹/pt
1:1 to ALL - Accor Live Limitless · vs ₹1.00 house (+115%)
Best of · September 2026
A point is worth what its best transfer partner pays, not what the catalogue says. We price every live route — ratio × the target program's house ₹/point — and rank each card by its ceiling. HSBC Premier (Metal) tops out at ₹2.15/pt (1:1 to ALL - Accor Live Limitless). Cards with no transfer partners have no ceiling, and it shows.
5 cards tie at the top on ₹2.15/pt, HSBC Premier (Metal) first among them — 1:1 to ALL - Accor Live Limitless · vs ₹1.00 house (+115%). That is the ceiling a point can reach, not the catalogue rate: ratio × the destination program's house ₹/point, before any transfer bonus. Cards with no live partner have no ceiling at all, and they are listed as such.
Verified through · The records behind this board — the transfer ratios we could re-read, and the house valuations they price against — carry re-verification dates from 1 Jun 2026 to 25 Sept 2026; the board is recomputed from them on every build.
₹2.15/pt
ceiling ₹/pt
1:1 to ALL - Accor Live Limitless · vs ₹1.00 house (+115%)
₹2.15/pt
ceiling ₹/pt
1:1 to ALL - Accor Live Limitless · vs ₹1.00 house (+115%)
₹1.10/pt
ceiling ₹/pt
1:1 to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer · vs ₹1.00 house (+10%)
Ranks 4–15 of 98
| # | Card | ceiling ₹/pt | The math |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Axis Horizon | ₹1.10/pt | 1:1 to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer · vs ₹2.00 house (−45%) |
| 5 | HDFC Regalia Gold | ₹1.07/pt | 2:1 to ALL - Accor Live Limitless · vs ₹1.00 house (+7%) |
| 6 | Kotak Air+ Prime | ₹1.07/pt | 2:1 to ALL - Accor Live Limitless · vs ₹1.00 house (+7%) |
| 7 | Kotak Air+ | ₹1.07/pt | 2:1 to ALL - Accor Live Limitless · vs ₹1.00 house (+7%) |
| 8 | SBI Card MILES PRIME | ₹1.07/pt | 2:1 to ALL - Accor Live Limitless · vs ₹1.00 house (+7%) |
| 9 | Kotak Air | ₹1.07/pt | 2:1 to ALL - Accor Live Limitless · vs ₹1.00 house (+7%) |
| 10 | HSBC Platinum | ₹1.07/pt | 2:1 to ALL - Accor Live Limitless · vs ₹1.00 house (+7%) |
| 11 | HSBC RuPay Platinum | ₹1.07/pt | 2:1 to ALL - Accor Live Limitless · vs ₹1.00 house (+7%) |
| 12 | Kotak Solitaire | ₹1.07/pt | 2:1 to ALL - Accor Live Limitless · vs ₹1.00 house (+7%) |
| 13 | SBI Card MILES ELITE | ₹1.07/pt | 2:1 to ALL - Accor Live Limitless · vs ₹1.00 house (+7%) |
| 14 | IndianOil Axis Bank Premium | ₹1.07/pt | 2:1 to ALL - Accor Live Limitless · vs ₹2.00 house (−46%) |
| 15 | ICICI Times Black | ₹1.00/pt | 1:1 to iShop travel portal · vs ₹1.00 house (+0%) |
| # | Card | ceiling ₹/pt | The math |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Axis Magnus for Burgundy | ₹0.88/pt | 5:4 to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer · vs ₹0.40 house (+120%) |
| 17 | IndusInd Tiger | ₹0.80/pt | 1:1 to Air India Maharaja Club · vs ₹0.80 house (+0%) |
| 18 | RBL Nova | ₹0.55/pt | 2:1 to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer · vs ₹1.00 house (−45%) |
| 19 | HDFC Diners Club Privilege | ₹0.55/pt | 2:1 to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer · vs ₹1.00 house (−45%) |
| 20 | IndusInd Pinnacle World | ₹0.55/pt | 2:1 to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer · vs ₹0.80 house (−31%) |
| 21 | Axis Magnus | ₹0.44/pt | 5:2 to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer · vs ₹0.40 house (+10%) |
| 22 | Axis Bank Reserve | ₹0.44/pt | 5:2 to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer · vs ₹0.40 house (+10%) |
| 23 | Axis Bank Pride Signature | ₹0.43/pt | 5:1 to ALL - Accor Live Limitless · vs ₹0.40 house (+7%) |
| 24 | Axis Bank Privilege Easy | ₹0.43/pt | 5:1 to ALL - Accor Live Limitless · vs ₹0.40 house (+7%) |
| 25 | IndianOil Easy Axis Bank | ₹0.43/pt | 5:1 to ALL - Accor Live Limitless · vs ₹0.40 house (+7%) |
| 26 | IndusInd Legend | ₹0.28/pt | 4:1 to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer · vs ₹0.80 house (−66%) |
| 27 | IndusInd ePay Amex | ₹0.28/pt | 4:1 to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer · vs ₹0.80 house (−66%) |
| 28 | IndusInd Duo | ₹0.28/pt | 4:1 to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer · vs ₹0.80 house (−66%) |
| 29 | IndusInd Platinum | ₹0.28/pt | 4:1 to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer · vs ₹0.80 house (−66%) |
| 30 | IndusInd Platinum RuPay | ₹0.28/pt | 4:1 to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer · vs ₹0.80 house (−66%) |
| 31 | Axis Bank SELECT | ₹0.21/pt | 10:1 to ALL - Accor Live Limitless · vs ₹0.40 house (−46%) |
| 32 | SBI AURUM | ₹0.20/pt | 5:1 to Club ITC · vs ₹0.25 house (−20%) |
| 33 | YES Bank Marquee | ₹0.05/pt | 15:1 to Air India Maharaja Club · vs ₹0.25 house (−79%) |
| 34 | YES Bank FinBooster | ₹0.05/pt | 15:1 to Air India Maharaja Club · vs ₹0.25 house (−79%) |
| 35 | YES FinBooster RuPay | ₹0.05/pt | 15:1 to Air India Maharaja Club · vs ₹0.25 house (−79%) |
| 36 | YES Bank anQ Pi | ₹0.05/pt | 15:1 to Air India Maharaja Club · vs ₹0.25 house (−79%) |
| 37 | YES BANK RuPay Virtual | ₹0.05/pt | 15:1 to Air India Maharaja Club · vs ₹0.25 house (−79%) |
| 38 | SBI Card MILES | ₹1.07/pt | 2:1 to ALL - Accor Live Limitless · vs ₹1.00 house (+7%) · the desk's own verdict is downgrade |
| 39 | Axis Bank My Wings | ₹0.43/pt | 5:1 to ALL - Accor Live Limitless · vs ₹0.40 house (+7%) · the desk's own verdict is cancel |
| 40 | Axis Bank My Zone Easy | ₹0.43/pt | 5:1 to ALL - Accor Live Limitless · vs ₹0.40 house (+7%) · the desk's own verdict is downgrade |
| 41 | Axis Bank Platinum | ₹0.43/pt | 5:1 to ALL - Accor Live Limitless · vs ₹0.40 house (+7%) · the desk's own verdict is downgrade |
| 42 | Axis Bank Pride Platinum | ₹0.43/pt | 5:1 to ALL - Accor Live Limitless · vs ₹0.40 house (+7%) · the desk's own verdict is downgrade |
| 43 | Axis Bank Titanium Smart Traveller | ₹0.43/pt | 5:1 to ALL - Accor Live Limitless · vs ₹0.40 house (+7%) · the desk's own verdict is downgrade |
| 44 | IndianOil Axis Bank Credit Card | ₹0.43/pt | 5:1 to ALL - Accor Live Limitless · vs ₹0.40 house (+7%) · the desk's own verdict is downgrade |
| 45 | IndusInd Platinum Aura Edge | ₹0.28/pt | 4:1 to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer · vs ₹0.80 house (−66%) · the desk's own verdict is downgrade |
| 46 | IndusInd Bank Nexxt Credit Card | ₹0.28/pt | 4:1 to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer · vs ₹0.80 house (−66%) · the desk's own verdict is downgrade |
| 47 | Axis Bank Privilege | ₹0.21/pt | 10:1 to ALL - Accor Live Limitless · vs ₹0.40 house (−46%) · the desk's own verdict is downgrade |
| 48 | Axis Bank My Zone | ₹0.21/pt | 10:1 to ALL - Accor Live Limitless · vs ₹0.40 house (−46%) · the desk's own verdict is downgrade |
| 49 | Axis Bank REWARDS | ₹0.21/pt | 10:1 to ALL - Accor Live Limitless · vs ₹0.40 house (−46%) · the desk's own verdict is downgrade |
| 50 | Samsung Axis Bank Signature | ₹0.21/pt | 10:1 to ALL - Accor Live Limitless · vs ₹0.40 house (−46%) · the desk's own verdict is downgrade |
| 51 | Axis Bank NEO | ₹0.21/pt | 10:1 to ALL - Accor Live Limitless · vs ₹0.40 house (−46%) · the desk's own verdict is downgrade |
| 52 | YES Bank RESERV | ₹0.05/pt | 15:1 to Air India Maharaja Club · vs ₹0.25 house (−79%) · the desk's own verdict is downgrade |
| 53 | YES Bank ELITE+ | ₹0.05/pt | 15:1 to Air India Maharaja Club · vs ₹0.25 house (−79%) · the desk's own verdict is downgrade |
| 54 | YES Essence | ₹0.05/pt | 15:1 to Air India Maharaja Club · vs ₹0.25 house (−79%) · the desk's own verdict is downgrade |
| 55 | YES Bank SELECT | ₹0.05/pt | 15:1 to Air India Maharaja Club · vs ₹0.25 house (−79%) · the desk's own verdict is downgrade |
| 56 | YES Bank BYOC (Rewards) | ₹0.05/pt | 15:1 to Air India Maharaja Club · vs ₹0.25 house (−79%) · the desk's own verdict is downgrade |
| 57 | YES Bank Wellness Plus | ₹0.05/pt | 15:1 to Air India Maharaja Club · vs ₹0.25 house (−79%) · the desk's own verdict is downgrade |
| 58 | YES Bank ACE | ₹0.05/pt | 15:1 to Air India Maharaja Club · vs ₹0.25 house (−79%) · the desk's own verdict is downgrade |
| 59 | YES Bank Wellness | ₹0.05/pt | 15:1 to Air India Maharaja Club · vs ₹0.25 house (−79%) · the desk's own verdict is downgrade |
| 60 | Axis Bank PRIMUS | ₹5.50/pt | 1:5 to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer · vs ₹2.00 house (+175%) · invite-only — not on open application |
| 61 | Axis Olympus | ₹4.40/pt | 1:4 to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer · vs ₹2.00 house (+120%) · invite-only — not on open application |
| 62 | Axis Atlas | ₹2.20/pt | 1:2 to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer · vs ₹2.00 house (+10%) · closed to new applicants |
| 63 | HSBC Privé | ₹2.15/pt | 1:1 to ALL - Accor Live Limitless · vs ₹1.00 house (+115%) · invite-only — not on open application |
| 64 | HSBC Smart Value | ₹2.15/pt | 1:1 to ALL - Accor Live Limitless · vs ₹1.00 house (+115%) · closed to new applicants |
| 65 | HSBC Advance Platinum | ₹2.15/pt | 1:1 to ALL - Accor Live Limitless · vs ₹1.00 house (+115%) · closed to new applicants |
| 66 | Axis Burgundy Private | ₹1.72/pt | 5:4 to ALL - Accor Live Limitless · vs ₹0.40 house (+330%) · invite-only — not on open application |
| 67 | HDFC Infinia Metal | ₹1.10/pt | 1:1 to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer · vs ₹1.00 house (+10%) · invite-only — not on open application |
| 68 | IndusInd PIONEER Private | ₹1.10/pt | 1:1 to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer · vs ₹0.80 house (+38%) · invite-only — not on open application |
| 69 | RBL Lumière | ₹1.10/pt | 1:1 to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer · vs ₹1.00 house (+10%) · invite-only — not on open application |
| 70 | ICICI Emeralde Private Metal | ₹1.00/pt | 1:1 to iShop travel portal · vs ₹1.00 house (+0%) · invite-only — not on open application |
| 71 | Amex Platinum Travel | ₹0.80/pt | 5:4 to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club · vs ₹0.50 house (+60%) · issuance paused |
| 72 | Amex Platinum Charge | ₹0.80/pt | 5:4 to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club · vs ₹0.50 house (+60%) · issuance paused |
| 73 | Amex Membership Rewards Card | ₹0.80/pt | 5:4 to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club · vs ₹0.50 house (+60%) · issuance paused |
| 74 | Amex Platinum Reserve | ₹0.80/pt | 5:4 to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club · vs ₹0.50 house (+60%) · issuance paused |
| 75 | Amex SmartEarn | ₹0.80/pt | 5:4 to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club · vs ₹0.50 house (+60%) · issuance paused |
| 76 | Amex Gold Charge | ₹0.80/pt | 5:4 to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club · vs ₹0.50 house (+60%) · issuance paused |
| 77 | IndusInd Pioneer Legacy | ₹0.55/pt | 2:1 to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer · vs ₹0.80 house (−31%) · invite-only — not on open application |
| 78 | IndusInd Pioneer Heritage | ₹0.55/pt | 2:1 to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer · vs ₹0.80 house (−31%) · invite-only — not on open application |
| 79 | HDFC Regalia | ₹0.55/pt | 2:1 to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer · vs ₹1.00 house (−45%) · closed to new applicants |
| 80 | Axis Bank Signature | ₹0.44/pt | 5:2 to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer · vs ₹0.40 house (+10%) · closed to new applicants |
| 81 | Axis Bank Freecharge | ₹0.43/pt | 5:1 to ALL - Accor Live Limitless · vs ₹0.40 house (+7%) · invite-only — not on open application |
| 82 | IndusInd Indulge | ₹0.40/pt | 2:1 to Air India Maharaja Club · vs ₹0.80 house (−50%) · invite-only — not on open application |
| 83 | RBL World Safari Plus | ₹0.33/pt | 3:1 to Club ITC · vs ₹0.25 house (+33%) · invite-only — not on open application |
| 84 | RBL Insignia Preferred Banking World Card | ₹0.33/pt | 3:1 to Club ITC · vs ₹0.25 house (+33%) · invite-only — not on open application |
| 85 | Indus Solitaire | ₹0.28/pt | 4:1 to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer · vs ₹0.80 house (−66%) · invite-only — not on open application |
| 86 | IndusInd Celesta | ₹0.28/pt | 4:1 to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer · vs ₹0.80 house (−66%) · invite-only — not on open application |
| 87 | IndusInd Crest | ₹0.28/pt | 4:1 to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer · vs ₹0.80 house (−66%) · invite-only — not on open application |
| 88 | IndusInd Iconia Amex | ₹0.28/pt | 4:1 to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer · vs ₹0.80 house (−66%) · closed to new applicants |
| 89 | Poonawalla Fincorp IndusInd eLITE RuPay | ₹0.28/pt | 4:1 to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer · vs ₹0.80 house (−66%) · closed to new applicants |
| 90 | IndusInd Iconia Visa | ₹0.28/pt | 4:1 to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer · vs ₹0.80 house (−66%) · closed to new applicants |
| 91 | IndusInd Bank Gold Credit Card | ₹0.28/pt | 4:1 to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer · vs ₹0.80 house (−66%) · closed to new applicants |
| 92 | RBL iGlobe | ₹0.25/pt | 4:1 to Club ITC · vs ₹0.25 house (+0%) · invite-only — not on open application |
| 93 | Samsung Axis Bank Infinite | ₹0.21/pt | 10:1 to ALL - Accor Live Limitless · vs ₹0.40 house (−46%) · closed to new applicants |
| 94 | YES Private | ₹0.05/pt | 15:1 to Air India Maharaja Club · vs ₹0.25 house (−79%) · invite-only — not on open application |
| 95 | YES Private Prime | ₹0.05/pt | 15:1 to Air India Maharaja Club · vs ₹0.25 house (−79%) · invite-only — not on open application |
| 96 | YES First Preferred | ₹0.05/pt | 15:1 to Air India Maharaja Club · vs ₹0.25 house (−79%) · closed to new applicants |
| 97 | YES Bank anQ Phi | ₹0.05/pt | 15:1 to Air India Maharaja Club · vs ₹0.25 house (−79%) · closed to new applicants |
| 98 | YES Prosperity Rewards | ₹0.05/pt | 15:1 to Air India Maharaja Club · vs ₹0.25 house (−79%) · closed to new applicants |
For each card we take every active transfer route out of its currency, apply the ratio that card actually gets (variant ratios included), and multiply by the destination program's house ₹/point from the valuation index — the same arithmetic as the optimizer. The strong number is the best such route: the real ceiling, per point, before any transfer bonus. Routes into programs we haven't priced don't count — we don't invent valuations.
Same engines as the calculator, the optimizer and the lounge map. When the data moves, this page moves — see the tracker.
98 of the 973 Indian personal cards on the desk are ranked here. 547 are listed unranked with the computed reason — no ceiling — nothing to transfer to — because a card we can't rank honestly gets named, not hidden. A further 328 are carried but not valued at all — 51 with no annual fee any issuer document states, 231 whose issuer has not published how the card earns, 46 with neither — because scoring an unknown as ₹0 is a claim, not a gap. Business and corporate cards are ranked apart from these: 70 priced ones sit on /best/business, because pricing an MSME card against a personal wallet answers a question nobody asked (ADR 0012).
The records behind this board — the transfer ratios we could re-read, and the house valuations they price against — carry re-verification dates from 1 Jun 2026 to 25 Sept 2026; the board is recomputed from them on every build. Nothing on this page is typed by hand: the podium, the table and the numbers in this answer are all recomputed from those records every time the site builds, so a devaluation moves the ranking the day we log it.
15 of the 98 ranked here are lifetime free. The best on ceiling ₹/pt is HSBC Platinum at ₹1.07/pt. This board's call, HSBC Premier (Metal), costs ₹12,000 joining, then ₹20,000/yr and reaches ₹2.15/pt — that gap is what the fee buys.
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