A major update shows that Axis Bank has removed key transfer partners, including:
Accor Live Limitless (ALL)
Marriott Bonvoy
Qatar Airways Privilege Club
These were among the most valuable redemption options — especially for hotel stays and premium flight redemptions.
What’s Left Now? (New Transfer Partner Snapshot)
Here’s what the updated ecosystem looks like:
Airline Partners Still Available
Aeroplan
British Airways Club
Etihad Guest
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
Turkish Airlines
United MileagePlus
Flying Blue
Air India Maharaja Club
Qantas Frequent Flyer
Hotel / Other Partners
IHG One Rewards
ITC Hotels
Radisson Rewards
Wyndham Rewards
Orchid / Royal Orchid
Postcard Hotels
Why This Is a Big Deal
Earlier, Axis points were highly valuable because you could:
Transfer to Accor (fixed value redemption)
Transfer to Marriott (huge global footprint)
Use Qatar for premium cabins & Avios ecosystem
Now:
Hotel redemption value takes a hit
Premium transfer sweet spots reduce
Overall reward flexibility drops
What This Means for You
If you relied on Accor transfers → biggest loss
If you used Marriott for free stays → limited alternatives now
If you used Qatar/Avios → fewer premium routing options
Final Take
This is not a minor tweak — this is a full-blown devaluation.
Loss of Accor + Marriott = huge hit to hotel redemptions
Loss of Qatar = fewer premium airline sweet spots
Axis cards still have value — but the best redemption strategies just changed overnight.