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🚨 Axis Bank transfer ratio After yesterday's regig, there are actually 3 different ratios for Atlas and 2 for M4B/olympus. Here is a handy chart:
🚨 Axis transfer partners regig with devaluation Some big changes. And mostly not good. ❌ Group B is almost unusable ❌ ITC removed ❌ Air India, Air France, and Qantas move to Group A ❌ New partners at 5:2 ratio except Lufthansa and Hilton ✅ Accor is back! 5:2 ratio though ✅ Lufthansa, Hilton and Cathay added as partners ✅ Lufthansa is in Group B with a condition: max 200k LH miles Missed transferring to ITC and Air India when I had the chance. 🥺 What do you think?
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Itni to logon ki tankaah nahi hoti jitne bhai ko points mil jaate hai.
🚨 Salary is here! Axis AEP points have been posted 👌
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🚨 Best SBI debit card points redemption - 100% on Amazon Pay! SBI Rewardz is now allowing 100% payment by points for gift vouchers. 💥 No more only 30% by points. And with this revaluation, this is the best way to utilise our SBI Rewardz points! Just got Rs 7,500 worth Amazon Pay. 🔥
🚨 The best way to redeem SBI Rewardz points Prepaid gift cards! Many had commented and DMed about the best use of points and we can’t really get better than this! We can literally use it anywhere. Just ordered a Rs 10,000 gift card for 40.2k (shipping cost extra and be paid with points)
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🚨 Marriott Bonvoy’s next global promo details This is a new global promotion (not targeted) and registration will open on Sept 9 🗓️ Stay period: Sept 22 – Nov 22, 2026 Earn up to 4,500 bonus points per stay (minimum 2 nights): - 1,500 points on every 2+ night stay - 3,000 extra points on resort stays Detailed terms will be out later. This is a ok promotion if you anyway plan to stay but not good enough to do mattress runs H/t - Loyalty Lobby
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🚨 Check Marriott cancellation policy before booking This is for award (points) booking also. Booking during Singapore F1 has a free cancellation period of 90 days in Westin for example. Cancellation can cost a cool Rs 1,50,000 per night.
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🚨 Apply for HSBC TravelOne card and get Rs 2,200 cashback! Applying with Cashkaro earns you Rs 2,200 in rewards (available via bank transfer or Amazon Pay)! 🔥 HSBC TravelOne is a great card to hold. I have it despite holding the Premier. 😉 We know Atlas gets 10% back for flight bookings but T1 get 4% (8.8% as Accor). There is a zero forex offer live now that gives the same rewards without fees. 💥 If you have never applied for HSBC TravelOne card, consider applying with my referral: cashkaro.com/?r=1540825&fnam…
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🚨 HSBC’s zero forex offer from tomorrow! Zero forex on all cards + card rewards on top TravelOne: 4% (8.8% Accor) 🔥 Premier: 3% (6.6%) T1 is actually a better card for forex than Premier at zero forex. 👍 Glad to have both. 🤩
🚨 HSBC - Zero forex offer will be back! From August 15 - Sept 15 (so this Accor or spend fest won't cover). Terms will be revealed later This was a good offer when it was done for Premier and recently with T1. Hope they don't bring too many terms.
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Ohh, Maximize to Finnair is 1:1 Missed this part previously. So an easy decision. 👍 10 SC = 7 Maximize = 7 Avios 7 Avios is valued over Rs 7.7 so an easy decision. My SC will go to Maximize. 😀
🚨 Where to transfer the supercoins? Supercoins ➡️ Maximize ➡️ Accor is possible 10 coins = Rs 7.7 value after taking both the transfer ratios in mind. Another option is 10 coins = 5 Avios My only source of coins are from Uber only so not significant but thinking how to do it. Question is whether 5 Avios can be valued over Rs 7.7?
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🚨 SBI Visa Platinum Debit Card complete list of offers! This tiny little debit card packs a punch and is a no brainer for the offers it gives. I took the DC for the 20% Tap and Offer but see the offers: 1️⃣ BookMyShow (2/month) Buy 1 Get 1 Free (up to ₹750) 2️⃣ Swiggy (2/month) 40% off (up to ₹300, Min ₹400) 3️⃣ Swiggy Instamart (2/month) 40% off (up to ₹300, Min ₹400) 4️⃣ Zepto (2/month) 25% off (up to ₹200, Min ₹599) 5️⃣ BigBasket (2/month) 40% off (up to ₹400, Min ₹399) 6️⃣ District (1/category/month) 🎬 Movies: BOGO (up to ₹250) 🍽️ Dining: ₹300 off (Min ₹1,500) 🛍️ Shopping: ₹500 off (Min ₹2,500) 7️⃣ ixigo (1/category/month) 🇮🇳 Domestic Flights: 12% off (up to ₹1,500, Min ₹5,000) 🌍 International Flights: 12% off (up to ₹7,500, Min ₹10,000) 🏨 Hotels: 12% off (up to ₹7,500, Min ₹10,000) 8️⃣ MakeMyTrip / Goibibo (1/category/month) 🇮🇳 Domestic Flights: 15% off (up to ₹2,000, Min ₹5,000) 🌍 International Flights: 15% off (up to ₹7,500, Min ₹10,000) 🏨 Domestic Hotels: 20% off (up to ₹5,000) 🌎 International Hotels: 25% off (up to ₹20,000) 🚌 Buses: 8% off (up to ₹500, Min ₹500) 🚖 Cabs: 10% off (up to ₹500, Min ₹2,000) 9️⃣ Yatra (1/category/month) 🇮🇳 Domestic Flights: 13% off (up to ₹2,026, Min ₹3,000) 🌍 International Flights: 10% off (up to ₹7,500, Min ₹10,000) 🏨 Hotels: 15% off (up to ₹5,000, Min ₹3,000) 🔟 FirstCry (1/month) 5% off (up to ₹500, Min ₹2,499) 1️⃣1️⃣ Tata CLiQ Luxury (1/month) 12% off (up to ₹2,500, Min ₹7,500) 1️⃣2️⃣ Tata CLiQ Fashion (1/month) 12% off (up to ₹1,000, Min ₹2,500) 1️⃣3️⃣ EaseMyTrip (1/category/month) 🇮🇳 Domestic Flights: 12% off (up to ₹1,500, Min ₹4,500) 🌍 International Flights: 10% off (up to ₹4,000, Min ₹10,000) 🏨 Hotels: 15% off (up to ₹2,000, Min ₹4,000) 🚌 Buses: 10% off (up to ₹300, Min ₹500) 1️⃣4️⃣ Reliance Digital (Weekends Only) (1/month) 7.5% off (up to ₹2,000, Min ₹10,000) 1️⃣5️⃣ Starbucks (Tap to Pay) (1/month) 10% off (up to ₹200, Min ₹400) 1️⃣6️⃣ PVR (Tap to Pay) (1/category/month) 🎬 Movies: BOGO (up to ₹250) 🍿 F&B: ₹100 off (Min ₹350)
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🚨 ANA adds a cherry blossom surcharge to the sale Departures during March and April will now be Rs 84k for Delhi. 😬 As I mentioned during last month's promo, better to book while there is no surcharge. Last month there was no surcharge. Mumbai is available without the sakura surcharge now. While the fares are high, it can still make sense if you wish to travel during the peak period.
🚨 ANA Hello Blue sale to Japan is here! Rs 75k for Delhi and Rs 76k for Mumbai return fares to Japan. Again this month, the fares are high, though Mumbai fares have come down a bit. The fuel surcharge itself is Rs 65k, so no wonder the fares are high. Plus: ✅ 1-2 free domestic flights ✅ ~2500 miles back (choose any Star Alliance or Virgin Atlantic for credit) ❌ Non cancellable ❌ Blackout dates apply Till 13th August only.
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🚨 Air France Flying Blue 25% off promo! Europe - Mumbai on promo mileage! Mumbai - Premium economy for 37.5k All you need to know 👇
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🚨 Best sweetspot of Air Canada points - Europe in business class for 40k points! Though AC recently underwent a devaluation (15% inflation), the good thing is that a few were revalued. Delhi to Europe for 40k points (taxes are minimal at Rs 4.9k) 🔥 Delhi to Munich, Frankfurt, Zurich, etc for 40k points in business class when economy itself is 30k is a great value.
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🚨 HSBC cards limit tied to TRV HSBC generally would give you limit based on TRV (if Premier). ~20% of the TRV as limit. So when I applied for T1, my RM said it would not be possible for T1 as they can’t really have a higher limit. (HSBC doesn’t give floating/shared limit) So I gave consent to reduce my Premier limit by Rs 1L and the same to be given to T1. In the end, they issued T1 with just over Rs 1L limit. We can ask for limit review once in 6 months.
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🚨 Free Airline status with higher Marriott Bonvoy status Marriott Bonvoy elites can get complimentary airline status. And unlike Accor, it is not tied to one partnership. We can hold all statuses from this. 🔥 1⃣ United MileagePlus Premier Silver status (Star Alliance Silver) 2⃣ Air Canada Aeroplan 25K Status (Star Alliance Silver) 3⃣ Japan Airlines JMB Crystal (oneworld Ruby) *All the above three are only for Titanium and Ambassador elites. 4⃣ Singapore Airlines No straight status but a status match 🔸 Platinum and above: SQ Gold when taking 4 flights in 6 months 🔸 Gold: SQ silver when taking 4 flights in 6 months 5⃣ Lufthansa No straight status but tier points towards status 🔸 Platinum and above (also LT Gold): 40 status points per stay up to 120 points per year. Frequent Traveler status requires 650 so we are are 18% there 6⃣ Cathay Pacific (no longer possible) Initially when CX had the partnership, Marriott Platinum and above members got CX Silver (Gold with 300 status points in 12 months) Apart from the above, we also have Emirates (and for a limited time United) wherein there is dual earn. 👍
🚨 How to get free Air Canada elite status The easiest way and without spending (or flying) is from Marriott Titanium Elite status. 🔥 Marriott Bonvoy Titanium elite members get Air Canada Aeroplan 25K Status which is also Star Alliance Silver status.
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🚨 HSBC Hopper - Price Drop credits on the day of travel! Got this mail literally after I boarded the flight! 🤩 Unlike price match, price drop feature (till Rs 1500) is automatic. I now have enough credits for a free flight/stay. 🔥
Replying to @PointsPro
2. Price drop protection If the flight price drops (10 days from booking), we will refund the difference to you in travel credits up to a maximum of INR1500.
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🚨 Cheapest (and maybe easiest) way to access Doha's Al Safwa First Lounge! Just booked a Qatar Airways flight in First Class. 😎 Al Safwa is a First Class lounge and one of the best. The cheapest way to experience it is to book a cheap regional Middle Eastern route. Regional First Class with QR is normally nothing fancy but the one I booked was a QSuites. 🔥 Lol, I will just head out to the airport once I wake up for a 7 PM flight. 😉
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🚨 Accor x Fairmont F1 viewing deal for Sunday is sold out Sunday is already fully sold out. You may want to book for Saturday if interested. Blows my mind that people okay to redeem Rs 66,000 worth Accor points for a glorified watch party. 😬
🚨 Use Accor points for Singapore F1 experience! Two of my favourite things joining together. 🤩 F1 and Accor! 😉 🔸 Qualifying: 20k points 🔸 Race: 30k points Viewing from the Fairmont Royal Suite plus F&B and gifts. These are all for one pax. Are you redeeming for this event?
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🚨 Tour to Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix! After my posts about this last week, there was a lot of interest, which caught me by surprise, as I do not post about F1 or motorsports as such. There are some tour operators doing this but I believe we can do this much cheaper and in a better way. Going to keep a super small group. I'm updating the cost and options available as of now: 1⃣ Flights: Rs 24k onwards but more like Rs 30k. [Some award options are available like Etihad or Qatar but may not be available both ways] 2⃣ Hotels: Accor with points (Rs 90k/2 pax) for 4 nights. Or if you are ok with sharing Rs 35k/pax with half board option. 3⃣ F1 tickets (3+1 days): Rs 18k onwards 4⃣ Misc cost: Rs 15k 5⃣ Free stuff: Pit lane walk, Bell helmet factory visit, concerts, fanzone, F1 Visa, shuttles to track-hotel So it is around Rs 1L-1.2L per person as of now. Obviously some points and miles can be used to bring it down. Express interest only if you are ok with this type of budget. DM me or fill out this form: forms.gle/Pp1Yq8iw4vuwvpX99
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🚨 [Loot?] Book Delhi to Tokyo JAL for Rs 21k!! 21k one way to Japan! 🔥 This is by booking JAL on Indigo! Not sure if this is an error, but it did let me go till the OTP stage. Fantastic fares!
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