Online travel agencies that offer flights, hotels and tour packages are multiplying rapidly, and many provide similar products and prices. This makes it difficult for any single platform to build strong customer loyalty, limiting growth for companies in the space.
MakeMyTrip, despite being an early entrant in the Indian market, faces the same challenge: customers often switch for better discounts and deals from new competitors.
In August 2017 MakeMyTrip introduced the invitation-only MMTBLACK membership. The program gained traction quickly — within three months it recorded around 73,000 registrations. Below is a clear summary of what MMTBLACK offers and how it works.
Table of Contents
- My Journey
- MMTBLACK Benefits
- Conclusion
My Journey
I received a complimentary MMTBLACK invitation by email through a banking tie-up in March 2018. Once you register, the membership remains active for life; however, the spend counter that determines rewards resets each year.
MMTBLACK Benefits
- Every completed booking for flights or hotels increases your spend counter toward milestone thresholds.
- When you hit a milestone, Makemytrip credits MyCash to your account.
- Each milestone unlocks a specific MyCash amount.
- MyCash can be applied without restriction on Makemytrip for flight and hotel bookings.
- MyCash is also usable for partner subscriptions and vouchers on Makemytrip, although available options may change.
- MyCash earned through MMTBLACK expires after three months.
Milestones are triggered at the following cumulative spends:
- Milestone I: Spend ₹20,000 — Get ₹500 MyCash
- Milestone II: Spend ₹50,000 — Get an additional ₹2,000 MyCash
- Milestone III: Spend ₹200,000 — Get an additional ₹7,500 MyCash
- Milestone IV: Spend ₹500,000 — Get an additional ₹15,000 MyCash
From the structure above, MMTBLACK rewards most generously up to annual spends of approximately ₹5 lakh. Members also receive curated travel deals frequently through the MakeMyTrip app and notifications.
#Pro tip: If you accumulate ₹15,000 MyCash, a high-value redemption is a tax-inclusive one-night stay (except blackout dates) at the ultra-luxury Oberoi Udaivilas in Udaipur. Rates at this property typically start well above ₹25,000 per night, so MyCash can meaningfully reduce the out-of-pocket cost for a memorable stay.
Conclusion
MMTBLACK is beneficial for both MakeMyTrip and members: the company strengthens customer engagement while members receive tangible travel rewards. Many premium credit card holders likely received invitations already.
If you haven’t been invited but have substantial travel plans, certain co-branded credit cards or bank partnerships can increase your chances of receiving an invitation. For some cardholders, combining MMTBLACK with bank-specific hotel offers can create particularly valuable savings on selected bookings.
Are you already an MMTBLACK member? Feel free to share your experiences in the comments below.