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Etihad Guest transfer partners

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 · Ratios from bank partner lists, values from DealUni’s Program Values

Cards that transfer to Etihad Guest

BankCardRatioReturn on everyday spendbase earn × ratio × ₹0.90
AXAxisBurgundy Private invite only5 → 45.4%
AXAxisMagnus for Burgundy5 → 44.3%
AXAxisOlympus invite only1 → 43.6%
AXAxisAtlas closed to new1 → 23.6%
HSHSBCPrivé invite only1 → 13.0%
HSHSBCPremier invite only1 → 12.7%
AXAxisReserve invite only5 → 22.7%
AXAxisMagnus5 → 22.2%
AXAxisHorizon1 → 11.8%
HSHSBCTravelOne1 → 11.8%
HDHDFCDiners Club Black2 → 11.5%
HDHDFCInfinia invite only2 → 11.5%
KOKotakSolitaire invite only2 → 11.4%
KOKotakAir+2 → 10.9%
HDHDFCBizPower3 → 10.8%
HDHDFCRegalia Gold3 → 10.8%
HSHSBCVisa Platinum2 → 10.6%
AXAxisPrivilege10 → 10.5%
AXAxisSelect10 → 10.5%
AXAxisRewards10 → 10.1%

“1 → 2” means 1 bank point becomes 2 Etihad Guest miles. Return on everyday spend uses each card’s base earn rate; bonus categories and milestones add more. For Axis, Etihad Guest is a Group A partner with a smaller yearly cap. Transfers can’t be reversed.

Co-brand cards that earn Etihad Guest directly

  • BOBCARD Etihad Guest Premium (BOBCARD)
  • BOBCARD Etihad Guest (BOBCARD)

Questions

Which Indian card is best for Etihad Guest?

Among cards you can still apply for, Magnus for Burgundy (Axis) earns the most Etihad Guest per rupee: about 4.3% back on everyday spends. Co-brand cards earn Etihad Guest directly.

What is a Etihad Guest mile worth?

We value it at about ₹0.90 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.