Transfer desk · by bank
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.
Amex Membership Rewards
₹0.50/pt house value · earned by: Amex Platinum Travel · Amex Platinum Charge · Amex Membership Rewards Card · Amex Platinum Reserve · Amex Gold Charge
| Partner | Ratio | Time | The 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. |