In a significant move for Indian credit card rewards enthusiasts, SBI Cards has expanded its transfer partners portfolio by adding four prestigious new partners to their network. This development comes as particularly exciting news for travelers and points collectors, as SBI already boasted India’s largest bank transfer partner network. The addition of these globally recognized brands – including Emirates Skywards and British Airways Executive Club – further cements SBI’s position as a leader in the credit card rewards space in India.
New Premium Partners Added
Airlines
- Emirates Skywards – Access to one of the world’s most extensive route networks
- British Airways Executive Club (Avios) – Valuable currency for oneworld alliance bookings
- Cathay Pacific Asia Miles – Strong presence in Asia-Pacific region. They also have an ongoing bonus offer
Hotels
- Jumeirah One – Luxury hotel chain known for iconic properties in the Middle East
Current Partner Portfolio Stats
- Total Airline Partners: 18
- Total Hotel Partners: 7
- Largest transfer partner network among all Indian banks
Recent Program Evolution
The expansion comes at an interesting time, following the Vistara-Air India merger which had resulted in Vistara’s exit from the partner list. However, SBI has more than compensated by adding these four premium partners, strengthening their position in the rewards space. This makes SBI Cards transfer partners the larges in India
SBI Miles Card Series
Last year’s introduction of the Miles series cards continues to evolve:
- SBI Card MILES
- SBI Card MILES Prime
- SBI Card MILES Elite
Each card offers different reward structures while sharing access to the same extensive transfer partner network.
You can check all the transfer partners along with conversion ratios on magnify app
Looking Ahead
While SBI’s continued investment in their rewards program and recent transfer bonuses are promising steps, there’s still room for improvement in their Miles series cards’ reward rates. With such an impressive transfer partner portfolio, enhancing the earning rates on these cards would make them even more compelling for points and miles enthusiasts. We hope to see SBI strengthen the earning potential of their Miles cards to match the excellence of their transfer partner network.