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KrisFlyer transfer partners

Which Indian credit cards move points to KrisFlyer, 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 KrisFlyer

BankCardRatioReturn on everyday spendbase earn × ratio × ₹1.60
AXAxisBurgundy Private invite only5 → 49.6%
AXAxisMagnus for Burgundy5 → 47.7%
AXAxisOlympus invite only1 → 46.4%
AXAxisAtlas closed to new1 → 26.4%
HSHSBCPrivé invite only1 → 15.3%
HDHDFCBizBlack1 → 15.3%
HDHDFCDiners Club Black1 → 15.3%
HDHDFCInfinia invite only1 → 15.3%
HSHSBCPremier invite only1 → 14.8%
AXAxisReserve invite only5 → 24.8%
AXAxisMagnus5 → 23.8%
AXAxisHorizon1 → 13.2%
HSHSBCTravelOne1 → 13.2%
AMAmexPlatinum Card (Charge) applications paused2 → 12.0%
HDHDFCBizPower2 → 12.0%
HDHDFCRegalia Gold2 → 12.0%
AMAmexGold Card (Charge) applications paused2 → 11.6%
AMAmexPlatinum Reserve applications paused2 → 11.6%
AMAmexPlatinum Travel applications paused2 → 11.6%
AMAmexMembership Rewards applications paused2 → 11.6%
HDHDFCDiners Club Privilege2 → 11.6%
HSHSBCVisa Platinum2 → 11.1%
AXAxisPrivilege10 → 10.8%
AXAxisSelect10 → 10.8%
AXAxisRewards10 → 10.3%

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

Co-brand cards that earn KrisFlyer directly

  • KrisFlyer SBI Card (SBI Card)
  • KrisFlyer SBI Card Apex (SBI Card)

Questions

Which Indian card is best for KrisFlyer?

Among cards you can still apply for, Magnus for Burgundy (Axis) earns the most KrisFlyer per rupee: about 7.7% back on everyday spends. Co-brand cards earn KrisFlyer directly.

What is a KrisFlyer mile worth?

We value it at about ₹1.60 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.