Axis Bank's transfer list now includes Accor's ALL programme again, while Club ITC is gone. We break down the ratios by card, the Group A cap and who actually gains.
Quick Verdict
Axis Bank has updated the partner list for its EDGE REWARD Points and EDGE Miles transfer programme.
Accor's ALL loyalty programme ("ALL - The limitless hotel loyalty programme") is back as a transfer partner, and Club ITC is no longer listed.
Accor was an Axis partner before. Axis Bank's older Atlas terms list "Accor Hotels (Accor Live Limitless)" as a transfer partner. It had dropped off the list, and has now returned.
But the return comes with two catches.
Accor sits in Group A, which has the smaller annual transfer cap. And on Magnus, Reserve, Olympus and Horizon, the Accor ratio is half the typical airline ratio. On Atlas, it is a quarter.
The simple rule:
Accor is a useful hotel option again, mainly for Burgundy Private, Olympus and Atlas holders. If you were saving points for Club ITC, that route is closed. Plan around your Group A cap.
Before you transfer, check:
your card's ratio for ALL
your Group A cap for the calendar year
how much of that cap you have already used on airline partners
the ₹199 transfer fee per instance
that your ALL membership ID is linked and matches your card name
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What Is the Axis EDGE Transfer Partner News?
Axis Bank's points and miles transfer terms sit on its Travel EDGE portal. They set out which partners you can move points to, at what ratio, and with what yearly cap.
The updated terms show these hotel changes:
Partner | Earlier in 2026 | Now |
|---|---|---|
ALL - Accor Live Limitless | Not listed | Listed, Group A |
Club ITC | Listed, Group B | Removed |
The new list was not on Axis Bank's terms page in early August 2026. It was live by early October 2026.
Axis Bank has not published a separate dated notice for the change. The terms page itself says the partner list and grouping can change at the bank's discretion without notice.
Why This News Matters
Hotel transfer partners are rare on Indian bank programmes. Losing one and gaining another changes how you should plan your points.
Accorhas a large hotel footprint in India and abroad, and a simple redemption model. Accor's official site shows 2,000 Reward points taken off a bill as €40, so each point is worth about €0.02.
Club ITCwas the main Indian hotel chain on the list. That option is gone for Axis cardholders.
Transfers are final. Axis Bank's terms say transferred points cannot be reversed or refunded. So a change in partners only matters before you move points.
New to transfers? ReadReward Points 101: How to Redeem Points for Free Travel.
Accor Transfer Ratios by Card
Axis Bank lists these ratios for ALL. The first number is your Axis points or miles; the second is ALL Reward points.
Card | Currency | ALL Ratio | Typical Airline Ratio (e.g. Aeroplan) |
|---|---|---|---|
Burgundy Private The One Metal | EDGE REWARD Points | 5:4 | 5:4 |
Magnus for Burgundy | EDGE REWARD Points | 5:2 | 5:4 |
Reserve, Magnus | EDGE REWARD Points | 5:1 | 5:2 |
Select, Privilege, Rewards | EDGE REWARD Points | 10:1 | 10:1 |
Other eligible credit and debit cards | EDGE REWARD Points | 10:1 | 20:1 |
Olympus | EDGE Miles | 1:2 | 1:4 |
Atlas | EDGE Miles | 2:1 | 1:2 |
Horizon | EDGE Miles | 2:1 | 1:1 |
IndianOil Axis Bank Premium | EDGE Miles | 2:1 | 2:1 |
Accor shares its ratio tier with partners like British Airways Club, Cathay, Finnair Plus, IndiGo BluChip, Qatar's Privilege Club and Lotusmiles. On Magnus, Reserve, Olympus, Atlas and Horizon, that tier gives you fewer partner points than most airline partners.
What 10,000 Points or Miles Get You
Here is a simple worked example. We use Accor's official value of €40 for 2,000 points, and an illustrative rate of ₹100 per euro.
Card | You Transfer | ALL Points | Value in € | Approx. ₹ (at ₹100/€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Burgundy Private | 10,000 EDGE points | 8,000 | €160 | ₹16,000 |
Magnus for Burgundy | 10,000 EDGE points | 4,000 | €80 | ₹8,000 |
Reserve / Magnus | 10,000 EDGE points | 2,000 | €40 | ₹4,000 |
Select / Privilege / Rewards | 10,000 EDGE points | 1,000 | €20 | ₹2,000 |
Olympus | 10,000 EDGE Miles | 20,000 | €400 | ₹40,000 |
Atlas / Horizon / IOCL Premium | 10,000 EDGE Miles | 5,000 | €100 | ₹10,000 |
Now compare that with the simple alternative.
Axis Bank says each Atlas EDGE Mile is worth ₹1 on Travel EDGE. So 10,000 Atlas miles get about ₹10,000 of bookings either way. For Atlas, Accor adds flexibility, not extra value.
For Olympus, the Accor route is far stronger on paper. For Select, Privilege and Rewards, ₹2,000 for 10,000 points is roughly in line with the catalogue value of about ₹0.20 a point.
Real value depends on the hotel, dates and exchange rate on the day you redeem. ReadHow to Calculate the Real Value of 1 Reward Pointbefore you move points.
The Group A Cap Is the Real Limit
Axis Bank splits transfer partners into Group A and Group B. Each card has a yearly cap per customer ID, reset every 1 January.
Accor is inGroup A, which has the smaller cap. Club ITC was in Group B.
Card | Overall Yearly Cap | Group A Cap | Group B Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
Burgundy Private | 15,00,000 | 3,00,000 | 12,00,000 |
Magnus Burgundy | 10,00,000 | 2,00,000 | 8,00,000 |
Olympus | 7,50,000 | 1,50,000 | 6,00,000 |
Magnus, Reserve, Select, Privilege, Rewards, Horizon, IOCL Premium, other cards | 5,00,000 | 1,00,000 | 4,00,000 |
Atlas | 1,50,000 | 30,000 | 1,20,000 |
Group A is shared. Accor competes with Aeroplan, Flying Blue, Air India Maharaja Club, British Airways Club, Cathay, Etihad Guest, Qantas, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, Turkish Airlines, United and others for the same cap.
Example: an Atlas holder can move only 30,000 EDGE Miles a year to all Group A partners combined. Sent fully to Accor at 2:1, that is 15,000 ALL points, or about €300.
Other Changes on the Same List
Comparing Axis Bank's terms page from early August 2026 with the current version also shows:
Hilton Honors, Miles & More and Cathay are now listed as partners.
Flying Blue, Air India (Maharaja Club) and Qantas Frequent Flyer now sit in Group A. They were in Group B in August, so they now share the smaller cap.
Marriott Bonvoy does not appear on either the August or the current list.
Miles & More also carries its own limit of 2,00,000 miles a year. SeeMiles & More Axis Bank Credit Cards Welcome Miles Offer.
How to Transfer to Accor
Create an ALL account on Accor's website if you do not have one.
Log in to the Axis Mobile app (EDGE REWARD section) or the Travel EDGE portal.
Open the Points/Miles Transfer tab and select ALL.
Link your ALL membership ID. Wait 5 working days before your first transfer.
Enter the amount and confirm with OTP.
Key rules from Axis Bank's terms:
minimum transfer: 500 EDGE Miles or 300 EDGE REWARD Points
Accor transfers reflect in up to 1 working day
you can link only one ALL ID; changing it means a 60-day wait
if your ALL tier upgrades and your membership ID changes, email proof to [email protected]
the name on your card must match your ALL account
a fee of ₹199 plus taxes applies per transfer (as listed on Axis card pages such as Atlas)
all transfers are final
Should You Use It?
Situation | Decision |
|---|---|
Burgundy Private or Olympus holder who stays at Accor hotels | Strong option |
Atlas or Horizon holder with a specific Accor stay planned | Use for flexibility, value is close to Travel EDGE |
Atlas holder who flies often | Save the small Group A cap for airline partners at 1:2 |
Reserve or Magnus holder | Compare with airline partners at 5:2 first |
You were saving for Club ITC | Re-plan; the route is no longer listed |
No hotel plan yet | Do not transfer speculatively |
Who Benefits Most?
Burgundy Private holders, who keep a 5:4 ratio and a 3 lakh Group A cap
Olympus holders, at 1:2
travellers who already stay at Accor brands
Atlas and Horizon holders who want a hotel option on top of airlines
The strongest profile:
A high-tier Axis cardholder with a planned Accor stay who has Group A cap left for the year.
Who Will Get Little Value?
Club ITC loyalists
Select, Privilege and Rewards holders, where 10:1 gives little upside over the catalogue
Atlas holders who already use their 30,000 Group A cap on airlines
anyone who prefers simple cash-like redemptions
EDGE Transfer Checklist
What is your card's ALL ratio?
How much Group A cap is left this calendar year?
Would an airline partner in Group A give better value?
Is your ALL ID linked, and has the 5-working-day wait passed?
Does the name on your ALL account match your card?
Have you checked live hotel prices and point costs on Accor's site?
Have you counted the ₹199 plus taxes transfer fee?
Are you ready, given transfers cannot be reversed?
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Mistake 1: Assuming Accor matches airline ratios
On many cards it does not. Check the ALL column, not the airline one.
Mistake 2: Ignoring the shared Group A cap
Accor shares its cap with most major airlines. Use it where it gives the most value.
Mistake 3: Transferring without a booking in mind
Transfers are final. Points parked in a partner programme follow that programme's rules.
Mistake 4: Waiting for Club ITC to return
Axis Bank has not said it will. Plan with the current list.
Mistake 5: Forgetting the ID change after an ALL tier upgrade
A new ALL membership ID needs to be re-linked through Travel EDGE support.
Benchmarksutra Impact Score
User Type | Impact Score | Benchmarksutra View |
|---|---|---|
Burgundy Private holder | 8/10 | Strong hotel option back |
Olympus holder | 7/10 | Good value, watch the cap |
Atlas or Horizon holder | 5/10 | Flexibility, not extra value |
Reserve or Magnus holder | 5/10 | Airlines usually better |
Club ITC user | 2/10 | Route lost |
Select, Privilege, Rewards holder | 3/10 | Little change |
Overall impact: Medium for premium Axis cardholders; negative for Club ITC users
Benchmarksutra Verdict
Getting Accor back is good news, but it is not a big boost for most cards.
It works if:
you hold Burgundy Private or Olympus
you have Group A cap to spare
you have an Accor stay planned
It is weak if:
your card has a poor ALL ratio
you need your Group A cap for airlines
you relied on Club ITC
Final rule:
A transfer partner is worth what your ratio and your cap allow. Check both before you move a single point.
Also readHSBC Accor Bonus Points Offer,IndiGo Axis Bank Credit Cards Double Welcome BenefitsandAmex Etihad Guest Transfer Discontinued.
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FAQs
Is Accor back as an Axis Bank transfer partner?
Yes. Axis Bank's transfer terms list "ALL - The limitless hotel loyalty programme" in Group A.
Was Accor an Axis partner before?
Yes. Axis Bank's older Atlas terms listed Accor Live Limitless as a partner.
Has Club ITC been removed?
Yes. Club ITC no longer appears in the partner list, ratio table or group table.
When did the change happen?
The updated list was not on Axis Bank's terms page in early August 2026 and was live by early October 2026. Axis Bank has not published a dated notice.
What is the Atlas ratio for Accor?
2 EDGE Miles = 1 ALL point.
What is the Olympus ratio for Accor?
1 EDGE Mile = 2 ALL points.
Which group is Accor in?
Group A, which has the smaller yearly cap.
How long does an Accor transfer take?
Axis Bank lists up to 1 working day.
Can I reverse a transfer?
No. Axis Bank says all transfers are final.
What is the Benchmarksutra view?
Useful for Burgundy Private and Olympus holders with Accor plans. Modest for most others, and a loss for Club ITC users.
Official Sources and Editorial Note
Data checked as of: 4 November 2026
Axis Bank Travel EDGE terms and conditions (Points/Miles Transfer section: partners, ratios, Group A/B caps, transfer rules)
https://traveledge.axis.bank.in/travel/common/termsandcondition
Axis Bank Atlas Credit Card page (EDGE Mile value, transfer fee)
https://www.axis.bank.in/cards/credit-card/axis-bank-atlas-credit-card
Axis Bank Atlas Credit Card features terms (earlier partner list including Accor)
Axis Bank Atlas features T&C (PDF)
Axis EDGE REWARDS
https://www.axis.bank.in/offers-rewards/axis-edge-rewards/credit-card
Accor ALL loyalty programme (points value)
https://all.accor.com/loyalty-program/reasonstojoin/index.en.shtml
Important source note:
This article does not quote or rely on third-party wording. Partners, ratios, caps and transfer rules are taken from Axis Bank's official Travel EDGE terms. The earlier partner list (including Club ITC in Group B) is taken from Axis Bank's own terms page as it appeared in early August 2026. Accor's point value is taken from Accor's official ALL site. The ₹100 per euro rate is an illustrative assumption, not a live exchange rate.
Editorial note:
Axis Bank says transfer partners, ratios and Group A/B classification can change at its discretion without notice. Always check the latest terms on Travel EDGE and the partner's site before transferring.
