Curated Picks|Updated March 2026

Best Cards for Frequent Flyers (March 2026)

Frequent flyer cards convert spending into air miles through airline transfer partners. The value depends on how you redeem — business class redemptions typically offer the best return.

How to Choose

Check transfer partners — can you move points to your preferred airline?
Miles value varies from 0.25 to 1.5 INR per point depending on redemption
Domestic-only flyers should prioritize cards with InterMiles or Air India partnerships
Look for complimentary flights, upgrades, or priority boarding perks

Top 15 Cards for Cards for Frequent Flyers

Axis Bank Burgundy Private - The One Card

9.5

AXIS · No annual fee · 20% rewards

HDFC Bank BizBlack Metal Edition Credit Card

9.2

HDFC · ₹10,000 annual fee · 30% rewards

Kotak Infinite Credit Card

8.5

KOTAK · No annual fee · 70% rewards

Samsung Axis Bank Infinite Credit Card

8.5

AXIS · ₹5,000 annual fee · 20% rewards

SBI Card - Tata Croma Card SELECT

8.5

SBI · ₹2,999 annual fee · 100% rewards

Axis Bank Magnus Credit Card

8.2

AXIS · ₹12,500 annual fee · 20% rewards

Axis Bank Signature Credit Card

AXIS · ₹5,000 annual fee · 20% rewards

6E Rewards - IndiGo SBI Card

SBI · ₹500 annual fee · 100% rewards

Axis Bank Visa Infinite Credit Card

AXIS · ₹30,000 annual fee · 20% rewards

#10

Fabindia SBI Card SELECT

SBI · ₹1,499 annual fee · 25% rewards

#11

Miles & More Axis Bank World Credit Card

AXIS · ₹3,500 annual fee · 45% rewards

#12

Paytm SBI Card

SBI · ₹499 annual fee · 100% rewards

#13

SBI Card - Tata Card SELECT