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United MileagePlus transfer partners

Which Indian credit cards move points to United MileagePlus, 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 United MileagePlus

BankCardRatioReturn on everyday spendbase earn × ratio × ₹1.10
AXAxisBurgundy Private invite only5 → 46.6%
AXAxisMagnus for Burgundy5 → 45.3%
AXAxisOlympus invite only1 → 44.4%
AXAxisAtlas closed to new1 → 24.4%
AXAxisReserve invite only5 → 23.3%
AXAxisMagnus5 → 22.6%
AXAxisHorizon1 → 12.2%
HSHSBCPrivé invite only2 → 11.8%
HDHDFCBizBlack2 → 11.8%
HDHDFCDiners Club Black2 → 11.8%
HDHDFCInfinia invite only2 → 11.8%
HSHSBCPremier invite only2 → 11.7%
KOKotakSolitaire invite only2 → 11.7%
HDHDFCBizPower2 → 11.4%
HDHDFCRegalia Gold2 → 11.4%
HSHSBCTravelOne2 → 11.1%
KOKotakAir+2 → 11.1%
SBISBI CardMILES ELITE2 → 10.6%
SBISBI CardMILES PRIME2 → 10.6%
AXAxisPrivilege10 → 10.6%
AXAxisSelect10 → 10.6%
HSHSBCVisa Platinum3 → 10.5%
SBISBI CardMILES2 → 10.3%
AXAxisRewards10 → 10.2%

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

Questions

Which Indian card is best for United MileagePlus?

Among cards you can still apply for, Magnus for Burgundy (Axis) earns the most United MileagePlus per rupee: about 5.3% back on everyday spends.

What is a United MileagePlus mile worth?

We value it at about ₹1.10 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.