Amex India (IN) transfers to 5 airlines and 2 hotel programs. Airlines: Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer 2:1, British Airways Club 2:1, Qatar Airways Privilege Club 2:1, Cathay Asia Miles 2:1, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club 5:4. Checked 2 November 2026.
Airlines
Ratio is Amex India points to partner miles. A point is worth a different amount in each country, so compare within India.
| Partner | Ratio (Amex India : partner) | 10,000 points become | Transfer time |
|---|---|---|---|
 Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerMagnify read the live Amex India transfer page on 2026-08-18. Minimum 800 MR (Magnify table; travelwith.cc). | 2:1 | 5,000 | Varies |
 British Airways ClubMagnify read the live Amex India transfer page on 2026-08-18. Minimum 1,200 MR (Magnify table; travelwith.cc). | 2:1 | 5,000 | Varies |
 Qatar Airways Privilege ClubMagnify read the live Amex India transfer page on 2026-08-18. Minimum 500 MR (Magnify table; travelwith.cc). | 2:1 | 5,000 | Varies |
 Cathay Asia MilesMagnify read the live Amex India transfer page on 2026-08-18. Minimum 800 MR (Magnify table; travelwith.cc). | 2:1 | 5,000 | Varies |
 Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubMagnify read the live Amex India transfer page on 2026-08-18. Minimum 800 (multiples of 400) MR (Magnify table; travelwith.cc). Improved from 2:1 to 5:4 on 2026-08-18 (LiveFromALounge; Magnify). Usually immediate; allow 48h (travelwith.cc). A 2024 CardInsider | 5:4 | 8,000 | Varies |
Hotels
| Partner | Ratio (Amex India : partner) | 10,000 points become | Transfer time |
|---|---|---|---|
 Marriott BonvoyMagnify read the live Amex India transfer page on 2026-08-18. Minimum 100 MR (Magnify table; travelwith.cc). | 1:1 | 10,000 | Varies |
 Hilton HonorsMagnify read the live Amex India transfer page on 2026-08-18. Minimum 1,000 MR (Magnify table; travelwith.cc). Improved from 10:9 (1,000 MR = 900) to 2:3 (1,000 MR = 1,500) on 2026-08-18 (LiveFromALounge; Magnify). | 2:3 | 15,000 | Varies |
Good to know
Amex India's transfer page is behind a login (global.americanexpress.com/rewards/transfer), so this entry relies on Magnify (live page read 2026-08-18), LiveFromALounge (2026-08-18) and travelwith.cc (verified Aug 2026). They agree on all ratios. Seven active partners: five airlines and two hotels. Cards earning MR: Platinum Charge, Platinum Travel, Membership Rewards Credit Card, Gold Charge. Most airlines are 2:1, Virgin Atlantic is 5:4. Marriott is the only 1:1. On 2026-08-18 Hilton went from 10:9 to 2:3 and Virgin from 2:1 to 5:4, with no Amex announcement. Magnify cannot tell whether these are permanent or unlabelled bonuses. Issuer SLA is up to 5 working days; observed 1-3 days (travelwith.cc). No transfer fee or cap is reported in 2026 sources. A 2024 forum post listed per-transfer maximums of about 900,000 (unverified now). Amex India has run yearly Marriott transfer bonuses (about 30%).
Recently removed or suspended
- Etihad Guest. Was 2:1. Transfers ended 2026-06-30 23:59 IST, part of a global Etihad/Amex wind-down (LiveFromALounge 2026-06-29).
- Emirates Skywards. Suspended, not formally removed. Amex India halted transfers from 2025-05-28 for 'system maintenance' (LiveFromALounge 2025-05-05); Magnify (2026-08-18) says still unavailable. Conflict: travelwith.cc lists Emirates at 2:1 'verified 2 Aug 2026'. Treat as unavailable unless confirmed in the Amex portal.
- Club Vistara. Was 3:1 (2024). Removed after the Vistara and Air India merger (Nov 2024). Exact date not found.
Questions
What are the Amex India transfer partners?
As of 2 November 2026, Amex India transfers to 5 airlines and 2 hotel programs: Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer 2:1, British Airways Club 2:1, Qatar Airways Privilege Club 2:1, Cathay Asia Miles 2:1, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club 5:4, Marriott Bonvoy 1:1, Hilton Honors 2:3.
What is the Amex India to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer transfer ratio?
2:1: 10,000 Amex India points become 5,000 Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles.
Is it worth transferring Amex India points to airlines?
Usually only for a specific award you have already found, often a premium-cabin seat. Compare the miles needed (plus taxes and surcharges) against the cash fare before you move points: transfers can't be undone, and conversion fees can apply.
Sources: magnify.club, livefromalounge.com, livefromalounge.com, livefromalounge.com, travelwith.cc, cardinsider.com. Ratios change; check your bank's own transfer page before you move points. Every currency side by side: Points Ratio Index.
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