Question 1

Is MilesAhead free?

Accepted Answer

Yes — MilesAhead is completely free during early access with full access to every feature. No credit card required, no hidden charges. Get in early before pricing is introduced.

Question 2

Which credit cards are supported on MilesAhead?

Accepted Answer

MilesAhead supports 20+ Indian premium credit cards: HDFC Infinia, DCB, Regalia Gold, Biz Black. Axis Magnus, Reserve, Atlas. Amex Platinum Travel, MRCC. SC Ultimate. ICICI Emeralde, Sapphiro, Emeralde Private. SBI Aurum, Elite. IDFC First Wealth. AU Zenith+. HSBC TravelOne, Premier. More cards are added regularly.

Question 3

How accurate are the credit card reward calculations?

Accepted Answer

MilesAhead uses conservative mile valuations and factors in SmartBuy caps, acceleration tiers, forex charges, and category exclusions. Actual value depends on your redemption, but estimates are grounded in real, publicly available data from card issuers.

Question 4

Do you store my card numbers or financial data?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely not. MilesAhead only stores which cards you own (by name) to personalize results. No card numbers, no bank credentials, no financial data is ever collected or stored.

Question 5

Can I use MilesAhead for business credit cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes! HDFC Biz Black is fully supported — it is the only HDFC card that earns on tax/GST payments. The Earn Rules Engine covers all business-relevant spend categories.

Question 6

Which credit card should I use for hotel bookings in India?

Accepted Answer

For hotels, HDFC Infinia via Rove Portal gives the highest combined return (Rove Miles + 3.33% Infinia RP). For flights, Axis Magnus via Travel EDGE earns 60 EDGE Reward Points per ₹200 (30% return). MilesAhead Card Optimizer compares all cards instantly for any booking amount.

Question 7

Does HDFC Infinia earn points on tax payments?

Accepted Answer

No, HDFC Infinia excludes tax payments from earning reward points. HDFC Biz Black is the only HDFC card that earns 5X on tax/GST payments. Standard Chartered Ultimate earns at a reduced 2% rate. Use the MilesAhead Earn Rules Engine to check any spend category for any card.

Question 8

What is the best transfer partner for HDFC Infinia reward points?

Accepted Answer

HDFC Infinia transfers reward points 1:1 to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and Air France-KLM Flying Blue (best value per point). For Etihad Guest, British Airways Avios, and United MileagePlus, the ratio is 2:1. Use the MilesAhead Transfer Engine to compare all 80+ routes and find the best current value.

Question 9

What is the best credit card for travel in India in 2026?

Accepted Answer

The best travel credit card in India depends on your spend pattern. For international hotels, HDFC Infinia gives the highest return via Rove Portal. For flights, Axis Magnus via Travel EDGE is the top pick. For general travel, Amex Platinum Travel offers strong base earn rates. MilesAhead compares all 20+ premium cards side-by-side for your specific booking amount and category.