New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- Flight redemptions have emerged as the most preferred use of credit card reward points in India in 2025, overtaking cashback, according to a report by AI-driven credit card and loyalty optimisation platform SaveSage.

The report said nearly one-third of all reward points redeemed by its users were used for flights or airline mile transfers, accounting for a 32 per cent share of total redemptions. The shift reflects growing consumer awareness around maximising reward value amid rising travel costs.

The company said users redeemed travel rewards worth Rs 850 crore in 2025. Business-class seats, long-haul flights, and luxury hotel stays witnessed strong growth as consumers opted for higher-value redemptions.

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