Axis Bank recently introduced transfer limits and HDFC Bank reduced the Accor transfer ratio from 1:1 to 2:1, making Accor ALL points harder to accumulate. Despite that change, HDFC Bank is offering a short, lucrative promotion that temporarily restores strong value.
For two days only—July 27 and 28, 2024—HDFC is adding a 75% bonus when you transfer HDFC Bank reward points to Accor ALL. This promotion meaningfully boosts the net value of your credit card points for a limited time.
Practically, the bonus increases your effective return by about 50%. For example, transferring 100,000 HDFC points with the 75% bonus yields 87,500 Accor points after applying the bank’s conversion rate, which the article values at approximately INR 157,500. In short, your 100,000 points can deliver significantly more redeemable value during the offer window.
Transfers and the bonus are applied instantly during the promotion.
This limited-time bonus applies across a range of HDFC cards—not just premium products like HDFC Infinia and HDFC Diners Black, but also HDFC Regalia Gold. That means even holders of mid-tier cards can access transfer benefits comparable to those available on higher-end cards for these two days.
Alongside the Accor offer, HDFC currently shows promotions for other partners: 30% bonus to LifeMiles and 40% to Etihad on the points transfer portal. These partner bonuses appear alongside the Accor promotion in the ongoing offers listed in the portal’s terms and conditions.
There is also an attractive Accor Plus opportunity tied to HDFC: you can obtain Accor Plus Explorer membership with one complimentary night for 7,500 Accor points instead of the usual 12,000 points—beneficial if you’re not yet an Accor Plus member and plan to use Accor hotels soon.
Final Thoughts
This is a valuable, time-limited promotion for anyone who prefers Accor properties like Novotel, Sofitel, Fairmont, and Raffles. If you have upcoming travel plans in the next couple of months, the bonus can be especially useful because transfer ratios and redemption values have become more unpredictable following recent industry shifts.
Overall, the 75% bonus on Accor transfers represents excellent value for HDFC Bank credit card points while the promotion lasts. It’s a good opportunity to convert points into hotel rewards before any further changes to transfer ratios or partner program values occur.
Are you planning to transfer HDFC points to Accor or other partners during this offer? Share your experience or questions in the comments below.