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How Rewardtactix calculates its recommendations

Every number on this platform has a source, a method, and a verification date. This page explains all of them.

Last verified: May 2026 · Next review: August 2026
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Points requirements are sourced directly from published airline and hotel award charts. We do not estimate — we use the official published saver award rate for each route, class, and program.

Route Program Cabin Points (per pax return) Source
BLR–BKK KrisFlyer Economy 40,000 miles singaporeair.com award chart · May 2026
BLR–DXB Etihad Guest Economy 25,000 miles etihad.com award chart · May 2026
BLR–SIN KrisFlyer Economy 17,500 miles singaporeair.com award chart · May 2026
BLR–BKK KrisFlyer Business 57,500 miles singaporeair.com award chart · May 2026
Bangkok · 3 nights World of Hyatt Category 4 54,000 points hyatt.com award chart · May 2026
Bangkok · 3 nights Marriott Bonvoy Category 5 90,000 points marriott.com award chart · May 2026
Award charts change without notice. Rewardtactix verifies all rates quarterly. Always confirm the current rate on the airline or hotel program's website before transferring points.
Award rates verified May 2026 · Next verification August 2026
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Monthly points earn rate is calculated by multiplying each declared card's published earn rate by default spend assumptions per category. Users can override defaults with their actual spend profile for a personalized timeline.

Monthly Earn = Σ (Card Earn Rate × Monthly Spend per Category)
Timeline = Points Required ÷ Monthly Earn Rate

Default spend assumptions used when no custom profile is set:

Category Default Monthly Spend Basis
Dining ₹15,000 Urban Indian household median · 2025 survey data
Travel ₹10,000 Includes fuel, cabs, train · Urban median
Online shopping ₹20,000 Amazon, Flipkart, D2C · Urban median
Offline / other ₹10,000 Groceries, utilities, miscellaneous
Card Earn Rate Transfer Partner Ratio Verified
HDFC Infinia 3.3 pts / ₹150 KrisFlyer 2:1 May 2026
HDFC DCB Metal 2 pts / ₹150 KrisFlyer 1:1 May 2026
Axis Magnus 12 EDGE Miles / ₹200 KrisFlyer 5:4 May 2026
Amex MR India 1 MR pt / ₹50 KrisFlyer 2:1 May 2026
SBI Elite 2 pts / ₹100 No direct airline transfer N/A May 2026
ICICI Emerald 4 pts / ₹100 InterMiles 1:1 May 2026
Card earn rates verified against issuer websites · May 2026
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Flight and hotel cash costs use static average bands — not live pricing. These bands represent median prices verified quarterly from Google Flights and Booking.com for each route and property tier.

Why static bands instead of live prices
Rewardtactix is a planning tool, not a booking engine. Live prices fluctuate hourly and would make timelines unstable. Static bands give a reliable planning baseline — actual prices at booking will differ.
Route / Property Fare Tier Cash Band Verified
BLR–BKK Economy Return Budget ₹18,000–₹24,000 May 2026
BLR–BKK Economy Return Balanced ₹24,000–₹35,000 May 2026
BLR–BKK Business Return Premium ₹1,20,000–₹1,80,000 May 2026
Bangkok 3★ Hotel · 3 nights Budget ₹12,000–₹18,000 May 2026
Bangkok 4★ Hotel · 3 nights Mid-range ₹24,000–₹40,000 May 2026
Bangkok 5★ Hotel · 3 nights Luxury ₹60,000–₹1,00,000 May 2026
Fare bands verified via Google Flights + Booking.com median · May 2026
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Cost per point measures how much rupee value you extract per reward point redeemed. It is the single most important metric for comparing redemption options.

CPP = Cash value of the award ÷ Points required

Example: ₹68,000 Business ticket ÷ 57,500 KrisFlyer miles = ₹1.18 per mile
CPP Range Rating What it means
₹2.0+ Excellent Business / First Class redemptions. Rare but high-value.
₹1.5–₹2.0 Strong Premium Economy or peak-season Economy awards.
₹1.0–₹1.5 Good Standard Economy saver awards on major routes.
₹0.7–₹1.0 Acceptable Hotel redemptions, off-peak awards.
Below ₹0.7 Poor Cash back or merchandise redemptions. Avoid for travel.
CPP benchmarks are based on median economy fares for Indian routes as of May 2026. Business Class CPP benchmarks use published fare data for the same routes. Values will shift as fares change.
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Transfer path recommendations are ranked by three factors in order of priority:

Priority Factor Why it matters
1st CPP of the redemption Higher CPP = more value per point transferred
2nd Transfer ratio efficiency 1:1 transfers preserve more points than 2:1 or 3:1
3rd Award availability confidence Routes with consistent saver space ranked higher

Route confidence scores are based on historical saver award availability patterns for each route and month, not live availability data. A confidence of 85% means saver space has been available in approximately 85% of searches for that route and time window over the past 12 months.

Rewardtactix does not have access to live award inventory. Always verify seat availability on the airline's website before transferring points. Points transfers are generally irreversible.
Transfer ratios verified against issuer and program websites · May 2026
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Being clear about limitations is part of being trustworthy. Here is what Rewardtactix does not do:

We do not Why What to use instead
Show live award availability No real-time airline API access singaporeair.com · Book with Miles
Guarantee transfer processing time Bank processing varies Allow 10 days minimum before booking
Access your actual card balances No bank integration — privacy by design Enter balances manually on Plan page
Provide financial or legal advice We are a planning tool, not advisors Consult your bank or a financial advisor
Guarantee award chart prices Airlines change award rates without notice Always verify on the airline's site before transferring
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Some card recommendation links on Rewardtactix earn a referral fee when you apply and are approved. This does not affect our recommendations. Cards are ranked by earn rate, transfer partners, and approval eligibility — not by referral fee value.

Rewardtactix is independently operated. We are not affiliated with any bank, credit card issuer, or airline loyalty program. All data is researched and verified independently.

Card terms, earn rates, annual fees, and transfer partners change. Always verify current terms on the issuer's official website before applying.