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HDFC Capped SmartBuy Voucher Points. Switch to Magnify, Here's Why.

HDFC Capped SmartBuy Voucher Points. Switch to Magnify, Here's Why.

HDFC didn't cut the Infinia's 5x on SmartBuy vouchers this time. They capped it at 3,000 points a month, so the full rate now runs out at just 22,500 rupees of spend.

SAS EuroBonus Status Match: Elite Status for Indians, No Flights Needed

SAS EuroBonus Status Match: Elite Status for Indians, No Flights Needed

SAS is offering EuroBonus Silver, Gold, or Diamond status to Indians who already hold status with Air India, Emirates, Qatar, British Airways and a few others. No flight challenge, fees from EUR 39.

United's 25% Hotel Points Transfer Bonus: Only One Is Worth It (Ends June 30)

United's 25% Hotel Points Transfer Bonus: Only One Is Worth It (Ends June 30)

United is adding a 25% bonus on hotel points converted to MileagePlus miles through June 30, 2026. Almost every transfer is bad value. Here's the one exception that actually makes sense from India.

OneCard Credit Card Review: The Lifetime-Free Metal Card With a Quiet Rewards Story

OneCard Credit Card Review: The Lifetime-Free Metal Card With a Quiet Rewards Story

OneCard is India's best-known lifetime-free metal credit card. 1% forex, never-expiring points, and a slick app. The rewards rate is also much smaller than aggregators claim. Here's the honest breakdown.

Maharaja Club Points Fest: Up to 50% Bonus on Point Transfers (May 2026)

Maharaja Club Points Fest: Up to 50% Bonus on Point Transfers (May 2026)

Air India is giving up to 50% bonus Maharaja Points on transfers from May 1 to 31. Magnify, HDFC, ICICI, SBI, and 25 other partners qualify. Axis Bank and HSBC India are excluded.

50% Bonus on Mag Miles to Maharaja Club (5 Days of May)

50% Bonus on Mag Miles to Maharaja Club (5 Days of May)

We loved what you did in April. We're doing it again: 50% bonus on Mag Miles to Air India Maharaja Club, 27 to 31 May 2026.

A Thank-You Letter in Numbers: Transfer Bonus Week Recap

A Thank-You Letter in Numbers: Transfer Bonus Week Recap

Eight days. Five airline partners. 2,995 transfers and ~1.93 lakh bonus miles credited on top of the regular ratio. A field report from our first Transfer Bonus Week, with a thank-you note woven in.

HDFC PIXEL Go Credit Card Review: 1% Cashback, No Frills, Easy Approval

HDFC PIXEL Go Credit Card Review: 1% Cashback, No Frills, Easy Approval

The HDFC PIXEL Go gives you 1% unlimited cashback on everything, 5% on SmartBuy, and costs just Rs.250 a year. It is the easiest HDFC card to get, with an FD-backed option for anyone without income proof.

Transfer Bonus Week Is Here: Up to 75% Extra Miles on Every Transfer

Transfer Bonus Week Is Here: Up to 75% Extra Miles on Every Transfer

The numbers are out. SAS EuroBonus gets +75%, AirAsia +70%, Maharaja Club +50%, LotusSmiles +45%, and ShebaMiles +40%. Transfer your Mag Miles between 21-28 April.

How to Web Check In on IndiGo Without Paying for Seat Selection

How to Web Check In on IndiGo Without Paying for Seat Selection

IndiGo's web check-in pushes paid seat selection hard, but you don't have to pay. You can skip it entirely and get a free auto-assigned seat. Here's how, and when it actually makes sense to pay.

Can I Web Check In via Yatra, Goibibo, or MakeMyTrip?

Can I Web Check In via Yatra, Goibibo, or MakeMyTrip?

You booked your flight on an OTA but can't find the check-in button. Here's the deal: OTAs don't check you in themselves. They redirect you to the airline. And you'll need your airline PNR, not the OTA booking reference.

How to Retro Claim IndiGo Flights with BluChip (Step-by-Step)

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How to Retro Claim IndiGo Flights with BluChip (Step-by-Step)

Flew IndiGo recently without adding your BluChip number? You have 90 days to retro claim those points. Here's exactly how to do it, what to do if it's not working, and how many points you'll get.