Equitas PowerMiles Finally Activates Air India Maharaja Club Transfers at 1:1

Equitas PowerMiles points can now be transferred to Air India Maharaja Club at 1:1 — the card’s first transfer partner, live as of 23 October 2026, months ahead of the March 2027 timeline Equitas gave for its full partner list.

Offer Details

  • Transfer ratio: 1 Equitas reward point = 1 Air India Maharaja Club point
  • Available on the Equitas PowerMiles credit card
  • Transfers run through the bank’s Xchange rewards platform
  • Not instant — cardholders report a short processing window

Eligible Cards / Who Can Avail

  • Existing Equitas PowerMiles cardholders with a points balance
  • Points earned on both domestic and international spends can be transferred

Benefits

  • PowerMiles earns 3 reward points per ₹100 on eligible spends and 9 per ₹100 on eligible international spends — at 1:1, international spends give a strong yield into Air India points
  • Maharaja Club points can go toward Air India award flights and upgrades
  • Air India is the first partner live; the broader list of 10+ airline and hotel partners (British Airways, United, Etihad, Air Canada, Thai, AirAsia, JAL, IHG, Wyndham and others) is still expected around March 2027

How to Claim / Steps

  1. Log in to the Equitas Xchange rewards portal
  2. Select Air India Maharaja Club as the transfer partner
  3. Enter the number of points to move (minimums may apply)
  4. Confirm and wait for the transfer to process
  5. Check your Maharaja Club account for the credited points

Validity / Important Notes

  • Live as of 23 October 2026
  • Other partners remain delayed until around March 2027
  • Verify earning categories, exclusions and transfer status in the Xchange portal before moving a large balance
  • Amazon Pay at 1:1 remains available as an alternative redemption
  • Related: the earlier transfer-delay announcement — Equitas PowerMiles Transfer Partners Pushed to March 2027

PowerMiles holders — have you tried a transfer yet? How long did it take to credit?