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flag In 2025, Indian credit card users prioritized flight bookings and airline miles over cashback, driven by high returns and rising travel demand.

flag In 2025, flight bookings and airline mile transfers became the top use of credit card reward points in India, surpassing cashback for the first time, according to a SaveSage report. flag Based on data from over 110,000 users, 32% of redeemed points were used for travel, totaling Rs 850 crore. flag Travel redemptions delivered a 15.6% average return per Rs 100 spent, the highest among all categories, boosting overall reward efficiency to 7% from 2.2% in 2024. flag Demand surged for business-class and long-haul flights, with peak usage in November and December. flag Users aged 30–35 showed the highest optimization, while cities like Pune, Bengaluru, and Gurugram led in efficiency. flag Tier-2 cities saw rapid growth, though premium perks like airport spas and lounges remained underused. flag The shift coincided with a 19.6% year-on-year rise in credit card spending, reaching Rs 2.14 lakh crore in October 2025.

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