How to redeem HDFC Diners Club Black Metal Edition reward points
HDFC Diners Club Black Metal Edition earns HDFC Reward Points. Here is every way to use them, ranked by the rupee value you get per point. Pick the top option unless you are transferring to an airline for premium travel.
Transfer to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (1:1): 1,000 points = ₹1,850
Redeeming the same points as transfer to etihad guest (2:1) returns only ₹725 per 1,000, about 2.55× less.
- 1Verify award availability on Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer BEFORE transferring — transfers are irreversible.
- 2Transfer 10,000 HDFC Reward Points → ≈10,000 Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (effective 1:1).
- 3Book the award once the points land.
Value assumes a good award redemption — it varies by route and availability.
Every verified redemption option, compared
Transfer to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (1:1)
hardVerify award availability on Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer BEFORE transferring — transfers are irreversible. Transfer 10,000 HDFC Reward Points → ≈10,000 Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (effective 1:1). Book the award once the points land.
Value assumes a good award redemption — it varies by route and availability.
Transfer to Air France-KLM Flying Blue (1:1)
hardVerify award availability on Air France-KLM Flying Blue BEFORE transferring — transfers are irreversible. Transfer 10,000 HDFC Reward Points → ≈10,000 Air France-KLM Flying Blue (effective 1:1). Book the award once the points land.
Value assumes a good award redemption — it varies by route and availability.
Transfer to Accor ALL (ALL Reward Points) (2:1)
hardVerify award availability on Accor ALL (ALL Reward Points) BEFORE transferring — transfers are irreversible. Transfer 10,000 HDFC Reward Points → ≈5,000 Accor ALL (ALL Reward Points) (effective 2:1). Book the award once the points land.
Value assumes a good award redemption — it varies by route and availability.
Bank travel portal
easyLogin to HDFC SmartBuy Book flight/hotel Apply Reward Points (up to 70% of value) Pay remaining 30% on the card
Up to 70% of any booking can be paid with points (rest on card).
Transfer to Air Canada Aeroplan (2:1)
hardVerify award availability on Air Canada Aeroplan BEFORE transferring — transfers are irreversible. Transfer 10,000 HDFC Reward Points → ≈5,000 Air Canada Aeroplan (effective 2:1). Book the award once the points land.
Value assumes a good award redemption — it varies by route and availability.
Transfer to Air India Maharaja Club (2:1)
hardVerify award availability on Air India Maharaja Club BEFORE transferring — transfers are irreversible. Transfer 10,000 HDFC Reward Points → ≈5,000 Air India Maharaja Club (effective 2:1). Book the award once the points land.
Value assumes a good award redemption — it varies by route and availability.
Transfer to British Airways Executive Club (Avios) (2:1)
hardVerify award availability on British Airways Executive Club (Avios) BEFORE transferring — transfers are irreversible. Transfer 10,000 HDFC Reward Points → ≈5,000 British Airways Executive Club (Avios) (effective 2:1). Book the award once the points land.
Value assumes a good award redemption — it varies by route and availability.
Transfer to Qatar Airways Privilege Club (Avios) (2:1)
hardVerify award availability on Qatar Airways Privilege Club (Avios) BEFORE transferring — transfers are irreversible. Transfer 10,000 HDFC Reward Points → ≈5,000 Qatar Airways Privilege Club (Avios) (effective 2:1). Book the award once the points land.
Value assumes a good award redemption — it varies by route and availability.
Transfer to Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles (2:1)
hardVerify award availability on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles BEFORE transferring — transfers are irreversible. Transfer 10,000 HDFC Reward Points → ≈5,000 Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles (effective 2:1). Book the award once the points land.
Value assumes a good award redemption — it varies by route and availability.
Transfer to Etihad Guest (2:1)
hardVerify award availability on Etihad Guest BEFORE transferring — transfers are irreversible. Transfer 10,000 HDFC Reward Points → ≈5,000 Etihad Guest (effective 2:1). Book the award once the points land.
Value assumes a good award redemption — it varies by route and availability.
Frequently asked
What is the best way to redeem HDFC Diners Club Black Metal Edition reward points?
Transfer to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (1:1) at about ₹1.85 per point (₹1,850 per 1,000 points), which is the highest-value option for this card.
What is 1,000 HDFC Diners Club Black Metal Edition points worth?
Between ₹725 and ₹1,850 depending on how you redeem. The redemption channel you choose matters more than the number of points.