Guide to HDFC Bank Points Transfer Partners

Guide to HDFC Bank Points Transfer Partners
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HDFC Bank added several points transfer partners in 2023, fourteen Partners, to be exact. Last month, HDFC added two more transfer partners. With the addition of these two partners, HDFC Bank now has 19 transfer partners. Some of these partners already have tie-ups with Axis Bank or American Express. However, few of them are exclusive to HDFC Bank. Here is the complete guide on HDFC Bank Points Transfer Partners.

HDFC Bank Points Airlines Transfer Partners

HDFC Bank has 14 airline transfer partners, of which 11 were added in 2023, one was added last month, and two were legacy partners. Unlike Axis, HDFC has kept a transfer ratio with airline partners with good business acumen. Most Popular Airlines or Big Airline Partner ratios have been kept at 100:50, whereas few airline partners have a 100:100 ratio. However, Airline partners with low ratios can give a decent points value if awards are adequately researched. A few airline partners, such as Hainan Airlines or Vietnam Airlines, mostly don’t make sense.

Here is the complete list of HDFC Airlines Points Transfer Partners:

AirlinesFrequent
Flyer Program
Airline AllianceConversion
Ratio
[For Infinia & DCB]
Conversion
Ratio
[For Regalia Gold]
Time Taken
Air CanadaAeroplanStar Alliance100:50100:3324 Hours
Air AsiaAirAsia rewardsNone100:100100:5024 Hours
AviancaLifemilesStar Alliance100:50100:5024 Hours
British AirwaysExecutive ClubOneWorld100:50100:33120 Hours
Etihad Airways Etihad GuestNone100:50100:3324 Hours
FinnairFinnair PlusOneWorld100:100100:5024 Hours
AirFrance/KLMFlying BlueSkyTeam100:100100:5024 Hours
Hainan AirlinesFortune Wings ClubNone100:100100:50120 Hours
Vietnam AirlinesLotusSmilesSkyTeam100:100100:5024 Hours
Turkish AirlinesMiles & SmilesStar Alliance100:50100:5024 Hours
United AirlinesUnited Mileage PlusStar Alliance100:50100:3324 Hours
SpicejetSpiceClubNone100:100100:5024 Hours
Singapore Airlines*KrisFlyerStar Alliance100:100100:507 Working
Days
Vistara Airlines*Club VistaraNone100:100100:507 Working
Days
HDFC Airline Transfer Partners

Of the above Airline partners, Singapore Airlines and Vistara Airlines have been partners of HDFC Bank for many years. Spice Jet was added last month. The addition of Spice Jet doesn’t make any sense to me.

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HDFC Bank Points Hotels Transfer Partners

When HDFC added Airline Partners, it also added some great Hotel Transfer Partners and industry firsts such as Accor and Wyndham. Last month, HDFC added ITC as its transfer partner with a low transfer ratio.

Here is the complete list of HDFC Hotels Points Transfer Partners:

HotelsConversion Ratio
[For Infinia & DCB]
Conversion Ratio
[For Regalia Gold]
Time Taken
ALL-Accor Live Limitless100:50100:50120 Hours
Club ITC100:50100:5096 Hours
IHG One Rewards100:100100:5024 Hours
Wyndham Rewards100:100100:5024 Hours

Note: Intermiles is also an HDFC Bank Transfer Partner with a 100:100 Ratio, which has been excluded from both airlines and hotels. You can use Intermiles to book an Airline or Hotel. However, the value can be low.

Related: How do you transfer HDFC Points to transfer partners [Airlines & Hotels]?

Exclusive Points Transfer Partners

Five of the 19 transfer partners are exclusive points transfer partners of HDFC Bank. These are:

  • Avianca Lifemiles
  • Finnair Plus
  • Hainan Airlines Fortune Wings Club
  • Lotusmiles Program

Earlier, Aeropoints, Accor and Wyndham were exclusive partners of HDFC Bank, which Axis Bank subsequently added.

Can you Transfer Points from all HDFC Credit cards to Airline or Hotel Partners?

No. Not all credit card points are eligible for transfer to Transfer Partners. Here is the list showing eligible cards and their transfer partners

  • All 19 Partners Available:
    • Infinia
    • Diners Club Black (DCB)
    • Regalia Gold [Review]
  • Only Three Partners [Singapore, Vistara & Intermiles] Available:
    • Diners ClubMiles
    • Diners Privilege [Card Issued Before 15th June 2023]
    • Regalia

Here is the Transfer Ratio of these cards to three common transfer partners:

Credit CardsIntermilesKrisFlyerClub Vistara
Diners ClubMiles100 RP=100 Intermiles100 RP=100 Krisflyer Miles100 RP=100 CV Points
Diners Privilege
[Old Card]
100 RP=50 Intermiles100 RP=50 Krisflyer Miles100 RP=50 CV Points
Regalia Gold100 RP=50 Intermiles100 RP=50 Krisflyer Miles100 RP=50 CV Points
Regalia100 RP=50 Intermiles100 RP=50 Krisflyer Miles100 RP=50 CV Points

The above partners are also old Transfer Partners of HDFC Bank.

Also, for Infinia, Diners Club Black and Regalia Gold, all 19 are available as transfer partners.

How to Transfer HDFC Points?

For 16 transfer partners, you must use the “HDFC SmartBuy” website to transfer points. Once there, click on your card, e.g., HDFC Infinia, HDFC Diners Black, or HDFC Regalia Gold. Then move to “Miles Transfer.” After that, choose the program you want to transfer your points to. Enter your membership or frequent flyer number and the number of points to be transferred and submitted.

You must log into net banking for the old three transfer partners and move to the cards section. From there, choose to redeem points, and you will be transferred to a new website from where you can transfer points.

Marriott is not a transfer partner of HDFC; however, do you know? You can transfer HDFC Points to Marriott.

How long does it take to transfer HDFC points?

HDFC Points to 16 transfer partners are transferred immediately in most cases. However, for legacy partners, i.e., Intermiles, Singapore Airlines, and Vistara, points transfer takes two to three days. After Amex, I transferred points the fastest on HDFC. This makes HDFC points a reliable way to top up points when needed.

Bottomline

HDFC now has 19 points and transfer partners, which put HDFC Bank in the game. However, the conversion is a bit disappointing in a few cases. However, for a few, it is exceptional. Overall, it is excellent for Indian Travellers and cardholders since they now have several point transfer partners.