Mira Nair

Posts by this author (10)

• blog · 19 Jun 2026

  Hotel and Airline Elite Status via Credit Cards in India

  Marriott Bonvoy Platinum, Hilton Diamond, Singapore KrisFlyer Gold — the credit cards that grant elite status, and whether they pay.

• blog · 17 Jun 2026

  Using Indian Credit Cards Internationally: A Complete Guide

  Forex markup, acceptance, ATM withdrawals, dynamic currency conversion, and dispute resolution abroad.

• blog · 15 Jun 2026

  Mileage Runs in India: How to Maximise Credit Card Points for Travel

  Strategically increasing credit card spend to hit milestones and transfer bonuses. The art and the ethics.

• blog · 13 Jun 2026

  Best Credit Card Combos for Couples in India

  Two people, multiple cards, multiple categories. The right combination returns 5%–7% on combined spend.

• blog · 11 Jun 2026

  Online Travel Agent vs Credit Card Travel Portal: Where to Book

  Booking through MMT vs HDFC SmartBuy vs the airline direct — the price difference and the rewards difference.

• blog · 9 Jun 2026

  Travel Credit Cards with No Annual Fee in India

  Lifetime-free cards that reward travel. The earn rates are lower, but the savings are real for moderate travellers.

• blog · 7 Jun 2026

  Airline Co-Brand Credit Cards in India: Which Ones Are Worth It?

  Vistara, Air India, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, SpiceJet — the co-brand landscape and the cards that earn their keep.

• blog · 5 Jun 2026

  Axis Atlas vs Amex Platinum Travel: Which Mid-Premium Card Wins?

  Both are ₹5,000 cards with 5X on travel. The differences are in the transfer partners, welcome bonuses, and acceptance.

• blog · 3 Jun 2026

  Best Credit Cards for Hotel Bookings in India (2026)

  Marriott, Taj, Oberoi, ITC, OYO — the credit cards that reward each, and the transfer-partner routes that save the most.

• blog · 1 Jun 2026

  Best Credit Cards for IRCTC and Train Travel in India

  IRCTC doesn't accept all credit cards. The cards that work, the cashback they offer, and the smarter ways to book.