Best of · September 2026

The highest ceiling a point can hit.

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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.

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Which Indian credit card has the best transfer partners?

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.

The top three

#1 tied Keep

HSBC Premier (Metal)

₹2.15/pt

ceiling ₹/pt

1:1 to ALL - Accor Live Limitless · vs ₹1.00 house (+115%)

#2 tied Keep

HSBC TravelOne

₹2.15/pt

ceiling ₹/pt

1:1 to ALL - Accor Live Limitless · vs ₹1.00 house (+115%)

The rest of the field

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%)
the other 83 cards — ranks 16 to 98 fold the other 83 back up
# 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

No ceiling — nothing to transfer to

547 cards, each with the reason fold the 547 back up

How is this ranking computed?

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.

Straight answers

How many cards are in this transfers ranking?

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).

How up to date is this list?

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.

Which transfer-partner credit cards in India have no annual fee?

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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