Vantage to Maharaja Club transfer guide

Review the DBS Vantage to Maharaja Club transfer ratio, timing, cap and booking checks before moving points.

DBSDBS Vantage
Airline partnerMaharaja Club
You transfer10,000Vantage pts
You receive8,000Maharaja Club pts
1,000at 5:4 ratio2,00,000

One-way transfer — points move from card to partner only and cannot be moved back.

Ratio
5:4
Posting window
Up to 3 working days
Transfer limit
Issuer limit may apply

Route brief

Source program
DBS Vantage
Destination
Maharaja Club
Ratio
5:4
10,000 source points
8,000 partner points
Posting window
Up to 3 working days
Transfer limit
Issuer limit may apply

Check before moving Vantage points

The ratio matters after the redemption is real. Find the award seat, calculate the amount, verify the account and submit only when ready to book.

  1. Confirm the redemption existsCheck Maharaja Club for the exact award seat, taxes, cancellation rules and passenger or guest names before moving points.
  2. Calculate the exact transfer amountUse the 5:4 ratio, Issuer limit may apply limit and the live booking price to avoid transferring stranded points.
  3. Verify the loyalty accountMatch the Maharaja Club membership number and account name before submitting through the Vantage rewards portal.
  4. Transfer and book immediatelySubmit only when ready to book, track the Up to 3 working days posting window and complete the redemption as soon as points land.

Transfer decision notes

Estimated output
At the current 5:4 guide ratio, 10,000 Vantage points estimate 8,000 Maharaja Club points before transfer bonuses, taxes or award-price changes.
Availability first
Confirm that the Maharaja Club award seat is visible, bookable and worth the taxes and cancellation rules before transferring.
Failure points
Account-name mismatches, an incorrect membership number, Issuer limit may apply, up to 3 working days posting window, repricing and sold-out inventory can break the booking plan.
Official route note
Air India Maharaja Club states DBS Points or Cash Points credit within 3 working days.

Questions and answers

How many Maharaja Club points is 10,000 Vantage points?
At the 5:4 transfer ratio, 10,000 DBS Vantage points convert to about 8,000 Maharaja Club points before any transfer bonus. Ratios and award prices change, so confirm in the DBS portal before moving points.
How long does the Vantage to Maharaja Club transfer take?
Up to 3 working days once you confirm the transfer in the DBS rewards portal. Only transfer after the award seat is confirmed — the move cannot be reversed.
Can you transfer Maharaja Club points back to Vantage?
No. Card-to-partner transfers are one-way and final. Move only the exact points you need for a booking you are ready to make.
Is there a cap on Vantage to Maharaja Club transfers?
Issuer limit may apply. Check the issuer portal for the current cap, fees and any required registration before you transfer.
Is Vantage to Maharaja Club a good transfer?
The 5:4 ratio loses value on the way out, so it is worth it only when Maharaja Club has award space you cannot match more cheaply elsewhere. Confirm the booking first.