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Emirates Skywards transfer partners

Which Indian credit cards move points to Emirates Skywards, at what ratio, and how much you get back on everyday spends.

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Updated 14 Oct 2026 · Ratios from bank partner lists, values from DealUni’s Program Values

Cards that transfer to Emirates Skywards

BankCardRatioReturn on everyday spendbase earn × ratio × ₹0.80
SBISBI CardMILES ELITE2 → 10.4%
SBISBI CardMILES PRIME2 → 10.4%
SBISBI CardMILES2 → 10.2%

“1 → 2” means 1 bank point becomes 2 Emirates Skywards miles. Return on everyday spend uses each card’s base earn rate; bonus categories and milestones add more. Transfers can’t be reversed.

Co-brand cards that earn Emirates Skywards directly

  • Emirates Skywards ICICI Bank Emeralde (ICICI)
  • Emirates Skywards ICICI Bank Sapphiro (ICICI)
  • Emirates Skywards ICICI Bank Rubyx (ICICI)

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Questions

Which Indian card is best for Emirates Skywards?

Among cards you can still apply for, MILES ELITE (SBI Card) earns the most Emirates Skywards per rupee: about 0.4% back on everyday spends. Co-brand cards earn Emirates Skywards directly.

What is a Emirates Skywards mile worth?

We value it at about ₹0.80 when used well. Cash-like uses are usually worth less.

When should I transfer?

Only after you’ve found the award seat you want. Transfers can’t be reversed, and prices can change.

Seat pehle dhoondo, points baad mein bhejo. (Find the seat first, move the points after.)

Sources: bank partner lists and card terms, via the DealUni Rewards Toolkit data; values from DealUni’s Program Values. Checked 14 Oct 2026.