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American Express transfer partners

8 routes out of 1 currency — every ratio in our-points : partner-miles, every claim sourced. Cards that ride each currency are chipped below it.

PartnerRatioTimeThe read
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer 2:1 1–3 days (SLA 5 working days) The best home for Indian MR — saver business to SIN/Europe. 2 MR → 1 mile.
British Airways Executive Club (Avios) 2:1 1–3 days (SLA 5 working days) Short-haul distance-band Avios; cross-program to Qatar Qsuite. 2 MR → 1 Avios.
Qatar Airways Privilege Club (Avios) 2:1 1–3 days (SLA 5 working days) Qsuite to Doha and onward; Avios move freely across BA/Qatar. 2 MR → 1 Avios.
Cathay Asia Miles 2:1 1–3 days (SLA 5 working days) Cathay business to Hong Kong; oneworld sweet spots. 2 MR → 1 mile.
Emirates Skywards 2:1 1–3 days (SLA 5 working days) Emirates premium cabins ex-India; watch heavy surcharges. 2 MR → 1 mile.
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club 2:1 1–3 days (SLA 5 working days) Sweet spots on partners (ANA, Delta) more than Virgin metal. 2 MR → 1 point.
Marriott Bonvoy 1:1 24–48 hours (SLA 5 working days) The one 1:1 route; dynamic pricing means free-night awards are the play.
Hilton Honors 10:9 up to 5 working days 10 MR → 9 Hilton; Hilton points are worth little, so a weak route.