HDFC Bank added several points transfer partners in 2023, fourteen Partners, to be exact. With the addition of these 14 partners, HDFC now has 17 transfer partners of HDFC Bank. Some of these partners already have tie-ups with Axis Bank, CITI 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 13 airline transfer partners, of which 11 were added in 2023. 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 researched properly. A few airline partners, such as Hainan Airlines or Vietnam Airlines, don’t make sense.
Here is the complete list of HDFC Airlines Points Transfer Partners:
Airlines | Frequent Flyer Program | Airline Alliance | Conversion Ratio [For Infinia & DCB] | Conversion Ratio [For Regalia Gold] | Time Taken |
Air Canada | Aeroplan | Star Alliance | 100:50 | 100:33 | 24 Hours |
Air Asia | AirAsia rewards | None | 100:100 | 100:50 | 24 Hours |
Avianca | Lifemiles | Star Alliance | 100:50 | 100:50 | 24 Hours |
British Airways | Executive Club | OneWorld | 100:50 | 100:33 | 120 Hours |
Etihad Airways | Etihad Guest | None | 100:50 | 100:33 | 24 Hours |
Finnair | Finnair Plus | OneWorld | 100:100 | 100:50 | 24 Hours |
AirFrance/KLM | Flying Blue | SkyTeam | 100:100 | 100:50 | 24 Hours |
Hainan Airlines | Fortune Wings Club | None | 100:100 | 100:50 | 120 Hours |
Vietnam Airlines | LotusSmiles | SkyTeam | 100:100 | 100:50 | 24 Hours |
Turkish Airlines | Miles & Smiles | Star Alliance | 100:50 | 100:50 | 24 Hours |
United Airlines | United Mileage Plus | Star Alliance | 100:50 | 100:33 | 24 Hours |
Singapore Airlines* | KrisFlyer | Star Alliance | 100:100 | 100:50 | 7 Working Days |
Vistara Airlines* | Club Vistara | None | 100:100 | 100:50 | 7 Working Days |
Of the above Airline partners, Singapore Airlines and Vistara Airlines have been partners of HDFC Bank for many years.
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HDFC Bank Points Hotels Transfer Partners
When HDFC added Airline Partners, it also added some great Hotel Transfer Partners, which were Industry firsts such as Accor & Wyndham.
Here is the complete list of HDFC Hotels Points Transfer Partners:
Hotels | Conversion Ratio [For Infinia & DCB] | Conversion Ratio [For Regalia Gold] | Time Taken |
ALL-Accor Live Limitless | 100:50 | 100:50 | 120 Hours |
IHG One Rewards | 100:100 | 100:50 | 24 Hours |
Wyndham Rewards | 100:100 | 100:50 | 24 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 17 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 17 Partners Available:
- Infinia
- Diners Club Black (DCB)
- Regalia Gold
- 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 Cards | Intermiles | KrisFlyer | Club Vistara |
Diners ClubMiles | 100 RP=100 Intermiles | 100 RP=100 Krisflyer Miles | 100 RP=100 CV Points |
Diners Privilege [Old Card] | 100 RP=50 Intermiles | 100 RP=50 Krisflyer Miles | 100 RP=50 CV Points |
Regalia Gold | 100 RP=50 Intermiles | 100 RP=50 Krisflyer Miles | 100 RP=50 CV Points |
Regalia | 100 RP=50 Intermiles | 100 RP=50 Krisflyer Miles | 100 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 17 are available as transfer partners.
How to Transfer HDFC Points?
For 14 transfer partners added in 2023, you must use the “HDFC SmartBuy” website to transfer points. Once there, click on your card. i.e. 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. Enter your Membership or Frequent flyer number and the number of points to be transferred and submit.
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.
How long does it take to transfer HDFC points?
HDFC Points to 14 new transfer partners are transferred immediately in most cases. However, for legacy partners. i.e. Intermiles, Singapore Airlines & 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 17 points and transfer partners. These partners put HDFC Bank back in the game. But the conversion is a bit disappointing in a few cases. However, for a few, it is exceptional. Overall, it is a great thing for Indian Travellers and cardholders since they now have several points transfer partners.