IRCTC Railway Lounge Access Offers Credit Cards in India 2026

5% benefit on dining spends || 2.50% benefit on grocery & departmental store purchases, and international spends || 1.25% benefit on all other card spends
– You earn 20 reward points worth ₹5, on every ₹100 spent on dining spends at stand-alone restaurants
– You earn 10 reward point worth ₹2.50, on every ₹100 you spend on grocery & departmental store purchases, and international spends
– You earn 5 reward points worth ₹1.25, on every ₹100 you spend on all other card purchases
– 1 reward point = ₹0.25 (25 paise), and can be redeemed on AU Bank’s rewards redemption platform for vouchers, products, mobile recharges and more
– Note : No reward points are given on cash withdrawals, EMI transactions and fuel transactions.

Quarterly and yearly milestone benefits
– You get ₹1000 vouchers, at quarterly card spend of ₹2 lakh
– Complimentary Taj Epicure Membership, at yearly card spend of ₹8 lakh

Complimentary access to airport lounges in India – 4 times per quarter

Complimentary access to airport lounges outside India – 4 times per quarter (through Priority Pass program)

Complimentary access to railway lounges in India – 2 times per quarter

Birthday benefit of ₹625 : You earn 2500 bonus reward points (worth ₹625), on completing one card transaction on your birthday.

24/7 concierge services : You can customize your travel, entertainment, and leisure experiences with the Global Concierge Assistance. For example, booking of your travel, arranging a golf session, planning a perfect anniversary dinner, and more.

Complimentary insurance benefits
– Air accident cover – upto ₹2 crore
– Card liability cover – upto your card limit
– Credit shield – upto ₹15 lakhs
– Purchase protection – upto ₹50,000
– Other travel related covers – In event of baggage delay, delay in flight, loss of passport and plane hijack.

Fuel surcharge waiver, upto ₹1000 per month
– You get 1% fuel surcharge waiver on fuel purchases upto ₹1 lakh per month, since the waiver amount is restricted to ₹1000 per month
– Some fuel pumps may charge more than 1% surcharge, the monthly waiver would still be capped at ₹1000 in all cases

Benefits
– Good lifestyle benefits like airport lounge access, railway lounge access, insurance benefits and more

Drawbacks
– Reward rate on card spending is comparatively low, especially on travel spends

0.50% benefit on all purchases 
– You earn 2 reward points worth ₹0.50 (50 paise), on every ₹ 100 you spend on all purchases.
– 1 reward point = ₹0.25 (25 paise), and can be redeemed for products, vouchers and more.
Exceptions –
– No reward points are given on fuel purchases.
– 0.25% benefit on utilities and insurance spends (1 reward point worth ₹0.25 or 25 paise, on every ₹ 100 you spend).

ICICI Milestone program - upto 0.25% additional benefit
– You earn 2000 reward points worth ₹500, upon ₹2 lakhs yearly card spend
– You get additional 1000 reward points worth ₹250, on each additional ₹1 lakh you spend during the year
– You can earn a maximum of 10,000 reward points per year, under this program.

Complimentary domestic airport lounge access – 1 per quarter
– This benefit is applicable only if you have spent a minimum of ₹5000 on your credit card, in the previous quarter

Complimentary railway lounge access – 1 per quarter

25% discount (upto ₹100) at BookMyShow movie tickets - 2 times per month
– You can avail this offer 2 times a month, at BookMyShow
– When you purchase a minimum of two tickets, you get a 25% discount (upto ₹100)
- Hence you get a 25% discount on movie ticket transactions upto ₹400. On transactions above ₹400, your discount percentage would fall below 25%.

25% discount (upto ₹100) at Inox movie tickets - 2 times per month
– You can avail this offer 2 times a month, at Inox
– When you purchase a minimum of two tickets, you get a 25% discount (upto ₹100)
- Hence you get a 25% discount on movie ticket transactions upto ₹400. On transactions above ₹400, your discount percentage would fall below 25%.

1% fuel surcharge waiver : You get a 1% waiver fuel surcharge, only on HPCL fuel transactions below ₹4000.

Benefits
– Good choice for those starting their credit journey
– Complimentary access to domestic airport and railway lounges (once per quarter)
– 25% discount on movie tickets

Drawbacks to consider
– Reward rate on card spends is low

Cashback at various partners –
✔︎ 5% special cashback on a variety of partners including Amazon
– Shopping : Amazon || Amazon Prime || Big Basket || Grofers || Myntra || Furlenco
– Travel : Goibibo || MakeMyTrip || Ola
– Dining : Zomato || Swiggy
– Entertainment : Gaana || BookMyShow || PVR || Inox
– Health & Fitness : Fitternity
✔︎ 1% cashback on all other card spends
✔︎ Restrictions : Maximum ₹750 cashback given, per month

7% discount on domestic hotels || 4% discount on domestic flights - at Goibibo
– 7% discount (upto ₹5000 per month) on domestic hotels - at Goibibo
– 4% discount (upto ₹600 per month) on domestic flights - at Goibibo

5% discount (upto ₹300 per month) - at Tata CLiQ
– 5% discount at Tata CLiQ, on spends upto ₹6000 per month (since maximum discount is restricted to ₹300 per month)
– 5% discount is applicable only on orders above  ₹1000

Complimentary domestic airport lounge access – once per month

Complimentary rail lounge access – once per month

Complimentary 2-month Eazydiner Prime membership

Complimentary 6-month Mindhouse app subscription

Fuel surcharge waiver
– You get 1% fuel surcharge waiver only on fuel transactions upto ₹4000, and only at HPCL pumps

Benefits
– 5% cashback on a variety of partners including Amazon
– Hotel (7%) & flight (4%) discounts at Goibibo
– Complimentary domestic airport lounge access (once per month), and rail lounge access (once per month)
– Complimentary 2-month Eazydiner Prime membership, and complimentary 6-month Mindhouse app subscription

Drawbacks to consider
– You need to stick to select partners to enjoy cashback and discount benefits

Lifetime free premium card, exclusively for Indian Defence and Paramilitary personnel

2.50% benefit on canteen stores departments (CSD) purchases || grocery purchases || department store purchases (5X)
– You get 10 reward points worth ₹2.50, on every ₹100 you spend in these categories.
– This is valid only on total monthly purchases upto ₹10,000 across these 3 categories (since you can earn a maximum of 1000 reward points at this special rate).
– 1 reward point = ₹0.25 or 25 paise, and can be redeemed for products, vouchers and more.

0.50% benefit on all other card spends (X)
– You earn 2 reward points worth ₹0.50 (50 paise), on every ₹100 you spend on all other card purchases.
– 1 reward point = ₹0.25 or 25 paise, and can be redeemed for products, vouchers and more.
– Note : No reward points are given on fuel purchases, utility bills, international spends, insurance spends, cash advance, ATM withdrawals, EMI transactions, balance transfer, personal Loan on credit card fees and other charges.

Complimentary international airport lounge access – 2 times per year

Complimentary domestic airport lounge access – 2 times per quarter
– This benefit is applicable only if you have spent a minimum of ₹5000 on your credit card, in the previous quarter

Complimentary domestic railway lounge access – 2 times per quarter
– This benefit is applicable only if you have spent a minimum of ₹5000 on your credit card, in the previous quarter

Complimentary golf rounds, upto 4 rounds per month
– You get 1 complimentary golf round, for every ₹50000 you spend on your card in the previous month.
– Upto a maximum 4 rounds per month (₹50,000 monthly card spend required for each round of golf).

Complimentary insurance benefits
– Personal accident insurance of ₹2 lakh
– Air accident cover of ₹20 lakhs

Benefits
– Lifetime free card, exclusively for Indian Defence and Paramilitary personnel.
– Higher benefit of 2.50% on various types of shopping purchases including canteen stores departments (CSD) purchases. And also on grocery and department store purchases
– Complimentary international airport lounge access (2 times per year)
– Complimentary domestic airport lounge access (2 times per quarter)
– Complimentary domestic railway lounge access (2 times per quarter)
– Complimentary golf rounds, upto 4 rounds per month

Drawbacks to consider
– The reward rate on non-shopping spends like travel, fuel etc is low

0.50% benefit on all card purchases in India
– You earn 2 reward points worth ₹0.50 (50 paise), on every ₹ 100 you spend on all purchases.
– 1 reward point = ₹0.25 (25 paise), and can be redeemed for vouchers, products and more on ICICI Bank's rewards redemption platform.
Exceptions :
– No reward points are given on fuel purchases.
– 0.25% benefit on utilities and insurance spends : You earn 1 reward point worth ₹0.25 (25 paise), on every ₹100 you spend on utilities and insurance spends.

1% benefit on all international card spends 
– You earn 4 reward points worth ₹1, on every ₹ 100 you spend on all international transactions.
–1 reward point = ₹0.25 (25 paise), and can be redeemed for vouchers, products and more on ICICI Bank's rewards redemption platform.

ICICI milestone program - upto 0.25% benefit
– You earn 2000 reward points worth ₹500, at ₹2 lakh yearly card spend
– You get additional 1000 reward points worth ₹250, on each additional ₹1 lakh you spend during the year
– You can earn a maximum of 10,000 reward points per year, under this program.

Complimentary domestic airport lounge access – 2 times per quarter
– This benefit is applicable only if you have spent a minimum of ₹5000 on your credit card in the previous quarter

Complimentary railway lounge access – 2 times per quarter 

Complimentary golf rounds - upto 2 rounds per month
– You get 1 complimentary golf round, for every ₹50000 you spend on your card in the previous month. Maximum 2 rounds per month.
- You can choose to take a free golf lesson, instead of a free golf round.

25% discount (upto ₹150) at BookMyShow movie tickets - 2 times per month
– You can avail this offer 2 times a month, at BookMyShow.
– When you purchase a minimum of two tickets, you get a 25% discount (upto ₹150)
– Hence you get a 25% discount on movie ticket transactions upto ₹600. On transactions above ₹600, your discount percentage would fall below 25%.

25% discount (upto ₹150) at INOX movie tickets - 2 times per month
– You can avail this offer 2 times a month, at INOX
– When you purchase a minimum of two tickets, you get a 25% discount (upto ₹150)
– Hence you get a 25% discount on movie ticket transactions upto ₹600. On transactions above ₹600, your discount percentage would fall below 25%.

1% fuel surcharge waiver : You get a 1% waiver fuel surcharge, only on fuel transactions below ₹4000.

24×7 premium concierge services
You get unparalleled convenience with i-Assist, ICICI Bank’s 24×7 premium concierge service designed to cater to all your needs.
– Hotel referral and reservation
– Restaurant referral and reservation
– Flight referral and reservation
– Car rental and limousine service
– Flower and gift assistance
– Booking and delivery of movie tickets
– Medical concierge privileges
– Emergency auto assistance across India

Benefits
– Good lifestyle benefits like complimentary access to domestic airport and railway lounges (2 times per quarter), complimentary golf (upto 2 times a month), and 25% movie discounts

Drawbacks to consider
– The reward rate on card spends is low

Lifetime free card, with welcome offers
✓ Welcome offers :
– You get a welcome voucher worth ₹500, on spending ₹5000 or more within 90 days of card generation.
– You enjoy 5% cashback (upto ₹1000), on the transaction value of your first EMI – completed within 30 days of card generation.

On monthly card spends upto ₹20000 : 1% benefit on all online spends (6X) || 0.50% benefit on all offline spends (3X)
✓ 1% benefit on online spends : You earn 4 reward points worth ₹1, on every ₹100 you spend on your card
✓ 0.50% benefit on offline spends : You earn 2 reward points worth 50 paise , on every ₹100 you spend on your card
✓ 1 reward point = ₹0.25 or 25 paise, and can be redeemed on IDFC First Bank’s Rewards Platform.
Note :
– You earn no reward points on fuel, EMI transactions & cash withdrawals.
– You earn 0.16% benefit on insurance spends & utility bill payments (0.66 points worth 16 paise, on every ₹100 you spend)
– You earn 0.50% benefit on rental spends (2 points worth 50 paise, on every ₹100 you spend)

On monthly card spends above ₹20000 and on your birthday : 1.66% benefit on all spends, online as well as offline (10X)
– You earn 6.66 reward points worth ₹1.66, on every ₹100 you spend in this category
– 1 reward point = ₹0.25 or 25 paise, and can be redeemed on IDFC First Bank’s Rewards Platform.
– Note : Rental & property management related spends, insurance spends, and utility bill payment spends are not be a part of 10X reward program and 10X threshold calculations.

0.16% benefit on insurance spends and utility bill payments (X)
– You earn 0.66 reward points worth 16 paise , on every ₹100 you spend on your card in this category
– 1 reward point = ₹0.25 or 25 paise, and can be redeemed on IDFC First Bank’s Rewards Platform.

Complimentary railway lounge access – 4 times per quarter

Movie ticket discount, upto ₹100 per month
– You get 25% discount (up to ₹100), on movie tickets on Paytm Mobile App.
– This is valid once per month.

Fuel surcharge waiver, upto ₹200 per month
– You get a 1% fuel surcharge waiver, at all fuel stations across India
– Only on fuel transactions between ₹200 & ₹5000, and
– Only on fuel purchases upto ₹20,000 per month (since the waiver amount is capped at ₹200 per monthly card statement cycle).

Complimentary insurance covers
– ₹25,000 insurance cover for lost card liability, counterfeit/skimming/phishing and online fraud protection – for transactions on your IDFC FIRST Bank Credit Card.
– ₹2 lakh personal accident cover – in the unfortunate event of an accidental death or permanent disability due to a sudden, unforeseen and involuntary event.

Emergency complimentary roadside assistance (RSA) package worth ₹1399
– You get 24X7 assistance for flat tires & tire change, battery jump-start or alternate battery, fuel delivery, lost key replacement, minor repairs, vehicle towing (if required) – provided through Global Assure
– You can avail this benefit up to 4 times a year

Benefits
– The card is a good choice for those who value the simplicity of a lifetime free card
– The card offers a range of benefits like complimentary railway lounge access (4 times per quarter), movie benefits, roadside assistance, complimentary insurance covers.

Drawbacks to consider
– You can get better reward rates on card spends on some of the other cards in the marketplace.

Lifetime free card, with welcome offers
✓ Welcome offers :
– You get a welcome voucher worth ₹500, on spending ₹5000 or more within 30 days of card generation.
– You enjoy 5% cashback (up to maximum ₹1000), on the transaction value of your first EMI – completed within 30 days of card generation.

On monthly card spends upto ₹20000 : 1.20% benefit on all online spends (6X) || 0.60% benefit on all offline spends (3X)
✓ 1.20% benefit on online spends : You earn 4.80 reward points worth ₹1.20, on every ₹100 you spend
✓ 0.60% benefit on offline spends and rental spends : You earn 2.40 reward points worth 60 paise, on every ₹100 you spend
✓ 1 reward point = ₹0.25 or 25 paise, and can be redeemed on IDFC First Bank’s Rewards Platform.
Note :
– You earn no reward points on fuel, EMI transactions & cash withdrawals.
– You earn 0.20% benefit on insurance spends & utility bill payments (0.80 points worth 20 paise, on every ₹100 you spend)
– You earn 0.60% benefit on rental spends (2.40 points worth 60 paise, on every ₹100 you spend)

On monthly card spends above ₹20000 and on your birthday : 2% benefit on all spends, online as well as offline (10X)
– You earn 8 reward points worth ₹2, on every ₹100 you spend in this category
– 1 reward point = ₹0.25 or 25 paise, and can be redeemed on IDFC First Bank’s Rewards Platform.
– Note : Rental & property management related spends, insurance spends, and utility bill payment spends are not be a part of 10X reward program and 10X threshold calculations.

0.20% benefit on insurance spends and utility bill payments (X)
– You earn 0.80 reward points worth 20 paise, on every ₹100 you spend
– 1 reward point = ₹0.25 or 25 paise, and can be redeemed on IDFC First Bank’s Rewards Platform.

Complimentary domestic airport lounge access – 4 times per quarter
– You need to spend ₹5000 on your card the previous month, to avail this benefit

Complimentary railway lounge access – 4 times per quarter

Movie benefits – BOGO (‘Buy one, get one’) offer at Paytm Movies, upto ₹500 per month
– You get upto ₹250 off on the 2nd ticket – on Paytm mobile app.
– This is valid 2 times per month.

Fuel surcharge waiver, upto ₹300 per month
– You get a 1% fuel surcharge waiver, at all fuel stations across India
– Only on fuel transactions between ₹200 & ₹5000, and
– Only on fuel purchases upto ₹30,000 per month (since the waiver amount is capped at ₹300 per monthly card statement cycle).

Complimentary cancellation for any reason (CFAR) insurance – for hotel and flight booking cancellations
– Cancellation cover for 2 claims up to ₹10000, is available for hotel and flight booking cancellations.

Complimentary insurance covers
– ₹50,000 insurance cover for lost card liability, counterfeit/ skimming/ phishing and online fraud protection – for transactions on your IDFC FIRST Bank credit card.
– ₹10 lakhs personal accident cover – in the unfortunate event of an accidental death or permanent disability due to a sudden, unforeseen and involuntary event.
– Air accident cover of ₹1 crore
– Travel insurance cover of USD 300 : loss of checked-in baggage – USD 100; delay of checked-in baggage – USD 67; loss of passport and other documents – USD 67; delay in flight – USD 67

Benefits
– The card is a good choice for those who value the simplicity of a lifetime free card
– The card offers a range of benefits like complimentary domestic airport & railway lounge access, movie benefits, roadside assistance, complimentary insurance covers.

Drawbacks to consider
– You can get better rewards on card spends on some of the other cards in the marketplace.

Lifetime free card – zero annual fee : No annual fee is charged on your card

Welcome benefits
– You get a welcome voucher worth ₹500, by spending ₹5000 or more within 90 days of card generation.
– You enjoy 5% cashback (up to maximum ₹1000), on the transaction value of your first EMI completed within 30 days of card generation.

Complimentary railway lounge access – 4 times per quarter 

On monthly card spends upto ₹20000 : 1% benefit on all online spends (6X) || 0.50% benefit on all offline spends (3X)
✓ 1% benefit on online spends : You earn 4 reward points worth ₹1, on every ₹100 you spend on your card
✓ 0.50% benefit on offline spends : You earn 2 reward points worth 50 paise , on every ₹100 you spend on your card
✓ 1 reward point = ₹0.25 or 25 paise, and can be redeemed on IDFC First Bank’s Rewards Platform.
Note :
– You earn no reward points on fuel, EMI transactions & cash withdrawals.
– You earn 0.16% benefit on insurance spends & utility bill payments (0.66 points worth 16 paise, on every ₹100 you spend)
– You earn 0.50% benefit on rental spends (2 points worth 50 paise, on every ₹100 you spend)

On monthly card spends above ₹20000 and on your birthday : 1.66% benefit on all spends, online as well as offline (10X)
– You earn 6.66 reward points worth ₹1.66, on every ₹100 you spend in this category
– 1 reward point = ₹0.25 or 25 paise, and can be redeemed on IDFC First Bank’s Rewards Platform.
– Note : Rental & property management related spends, insurance spends, and utility bill payment spends are not be a part of 10X reward program and 10X threshold calculations.

0.16% benefit on insurance spends and utility bill payments (X)
– You earn 0.66 reward points worth 16 paise , on every ₹100 you spend on your card in this category
– 1 reward point = ₹0.25 or 25 paise, and can be redeemed on IDFC First Bank’s Rewards Platform.

Movie ticket discount, upto ₹100 per month
– You get 25% discount (up to ₹100), on movie tickets on Paytm Mobile App.
– This is valid once per month.

Fuel surcharge waiver, upto ₹200 per month
– You get a 1% fuel surcharge waiver, at all fuel stations across India
– Only on fuel transactions between ₹200 & ₹5000, and
– Only on fuel purchases upto ₹20,000 per month (since the waiver amount is capped at ₹200 per monthly card statement cycle).

Emergency complimentary roadside assistance (RSA) package worth ₹1399
– You get 24X7 assistance for flat tires & tire change, battery jump-start or alternate battery, fuel delivery, lost key replacement, minor repairs, vehicle towing (if required) – provided through Global Assure
– You can avail this benefit up to 4 times a year

Complimentary insurance covers
– ₹25,000 insurance cover for lost card liability, counterfeit/skimming/phishing and online fraud protection – for transactions on your IDFC FIRST Bank Credit Card.
– ₹2 lakh personal accident cover – in the unfortunate event of an accidental death or permanent disability due to a sudden, unforeseen and involuntary event.

Benefits
– The card is a good choice for those who value the simplicity of a lifetime free card
– The card offers a range of benefits like movie discounts, complimentary roadside assistance, complimentary insurance covers, complimentary railway lounge access.

Drawbacks to consider
– The reward rate on card spending is comparatively low.

▶︎ Lifetime free card, with welcome offers
– You get a welcome voucher worth ₹500, on spending ₹5,000 or more within 30 days of card generation.

▶︎ On monthly card spends upto ₹20000 : 1.50% benefit on online spends (6X) || 0.75% benefit on offline spends (3X)
✓ 1.50% benefit on online spends : You earn 6 reward points worth ₹1.50, on every ₹100 you spend
✓ 0.75% benefit on offline spends : You earn 3 reward points worth 75 paise, on every ₹100 you spend
✓ 1 reward point = ₹0.25 or 25 paise
Note :
– You earn no reward points on fuel, EMI transactions & cash withdrawals.
– You earn 0.25% benefit on insurance spends & utility bill payments (1 reward point worth 25 paise, on every ₹100 you spend)
– You earn 0.75% benefit on rental spends (3 reward point worth 75 paise, on every ₹100 you spend)

▶︎ On monthly card spends above ₹20000 and on your birthday : 2.50% benefit on all spends, online as well as offline (10X)
– You earn 10 reward points worth ₹2.50, on every ₹100 you spend
– 1 reward point = ₹0.25 or 25 paise
– Note : rental & property management related spends, insurance spends, and utility bill payment spends are not be a part of 10X reward program and 10X threshold calculations.

▶︎ 0.25% benefit on insurance spends and utility bill payments (X)
– You earn 1 reward point worth 25 paise, on every ₹100 you spend in this category

▶︎ Complimentary golf benefits – upto 2 golf rounds per month
– You get maximum 2 free golf rounds per month (1 free round for every ₹20,000 you spend on your card in the previous month).

▶︎ Complimentary airport lounge (both domestic and international) & domestic airport spa access – total 4 times per quarter
– You need to spend ₹5000 on your card in the previous month, to avail this offer

▶︎ Complimentary railway lounge access – 4 times per quarter

▶︎ Movie benefits – BOGO (‘Buy one, get one’) offer at Paytm Movies, upto ₹1000 per month
– You get upto ₹500 off on the 2nd ticket, on Paytm mobile app.
– This is valid 2 times per month.

▶︎ Fuel surcharge waiver, upto ₹400 per month
– You get a 1% fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations across India
– Only on fuel transactions between ₹200 & ₹5000, and
– Only on fuel purchases upto ₹40,000 per month (since the waiver amount is capped at ₹400 per monthly card statement cycle).

▶︎ Emergency complimentary roadside assistance (RSA) package worth ₹1399
- You get 24X7 assistance for flat tires & tire change, battery jump-start or alternate battery, fuel delivery, lost key replacement, minor repairs, vehicle towing (if required) – provided through Global Assure.
- You can avail this benefit up to 4 times a year.

▶︎ Complimentary cancellation for any reason (CFAR) insurance – for hotel and flight booking cancellations
– Cancellation cover for 2 claims up to ₹10000, is available for hotel and flight booking cancellations.

▶︎ Complimentary insurance covers
– You get a ₹50,000 insurance cover for lost card liability, counterfeit/ skimming/ phishing and online fraud protection – for transactions on your IDFC FIRST Bank credit card.
– You receive a ₹10 lakhs personal accident cover – in the unfortunate event of an accidental death or permanent disability due to a sudden, unforeseen and involuntary event.
– You get a complimentary air accident cover of ₹1 crore
– You get a complimentary travel insurance cover of USD 1200 : Loss of checked-in baggage – USD 500; delay of checked-in baggage – USD 100; loss of passport and other documents – USD 300; delay in flight – USD 300

Benefits
– Premium card offering, with no annual fee (lifetime free card)
– Range of benefits like complimentary airport & railway lounge access, free golf rounds, movie benefits, roadside assistance, complimentary insurance covers.

Drawbacks to consider
– Reward rates on card spending are comparatively low.

▶︎ 10.50% benefit on AC class rail ticket bookings on IRCTC – in non-peak season (between 15th Jan – 31st Mar, and 15th July – 15th Sep)
✔︎ 10% benefit
– You earn 40 reward points worth ₹10, on every ₹100 spent in this category
– This benefit is valid only for travel dates between 15th Jan – 31st Mar, and 15th July – 15th Sep
– 1 reward point = ₹0.25 (25 paise).
– Reward points will be given in your IRCTC account, on your linked loyalty number, within 5 days after completing eligible rail travel. 4 reward points = 1 IRCTC point = ₹1

Important terms and conditions on earning reward points-
– Reward points are given only on online rail bookings on IRCTC.
– Reward points are given only if you have linked your loyalty number with your IRCTC account (11 digit loyalty number is mentioned on the IRCTC BOB Card below cardholder name).
– Reward points are only given to the primary cardholder, in case the primary cardholder books tickets of family members also.

Important terms and conditions on redeeming reward points-
– You can redeem reward points only through your own IRCTC account
– You can redeem reward points only against full fare of the ticket, part redemption of points and balance payment from your card is not allowed.

✔︎ 0.50% benefit :
– You also also earn 2 reward points worth ₹0.50 (50 paise), on every ₹100 spent in this category
– 1 reward point = ₹0.25 (25 paise), and can be redeemed as cashback.

▶︎ 4.50% benefit on AC class rail ticket bookings on IRCTC – in peak season (between 1st April – 14th July, and 16th Sep – 14th Jan)
✔︎ 4% benefit
– You earn 16 reward points worth ₹4, on every ₹100 spent in this category
– This benefit is valid only for travel dates between 1st April – 14th July, and 16th Sep – 14th Jan
– 1 reward point = ₹0.25 (25 paise).
– Reward points will be given in your IRCTC account, on your linked loyalty number, within 5 days after completing eligible rail travel. 4 reward points = 1 IRCTC point = ₹1
– Important terms and conditions, and redemption process : same as given in section above.

✔︎ 0.50% benefit :
– You also also earn 2 reward points worth ₹0.50 (50 paise), on every ₹100 spent in this category
– 1 reward point = ₹0.25 (25 paise), and can be redeemed as cashback.

▶︎ 1% benefit on grocery and department store purchases
– You earn 4 reward points worth ₹1, on every ₹100 you spend in this category.
– 1 reward point = ₹0.25 (25 paise), and can be redeemed as cashback.

▶︎ 0.50% benefit on all other card spends, including UPI spends
– You earn 2 reward points worth ₹0.50 or 50 paise, on every ₹100 you spend on all other spends.
– 1 reward point = ₹0.25 (25 paise), and can be redeemed as cashback.
Note – You can earn a maximum of 500 reward points on UPI spends, per monthly card statement cycle.

▶︎ Complimentary railway lounge access – 1 per quarter

▶︎ 1% transaction charges waiver – on railway ticket bookings on IRCTC

▶︎ 1% fuel surcharge waiver, upto ₹100 per month :
– You get 1% fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations across India
– Only on fuel transactions between ₹500 and ₹3000, and
– Only on upto ₹10,000 fuel spend per month, since the maximum waiver is capped at ₹100 per monthly card statement cycle

Benefits
– Good benefit rate of upto 10.50% on AC railway tickets – 10.50% in non-peak season, and 4.50% in peak season.
– Complimentary access to railway lounges – once per quarter.

Drawbacks to consider
– Benefit rate on non-railway spends is low, hence you may need to look at other credit cards also to earn good rewards on your other spends like shopping, fuel, bill payments etc.
– There is no discount on non-AC rail tickets.

10% benefit on railway ticket purchases upto ₹20,000 per month
✔︎ 5% benefit on railway tickets – on IRCTC ticketing website and IRCTC Rail Connect App
You get 5 reward points worth ₹5, on every ₹100 you spend on railway ticket bookings on IRCTC website and app – only on bookings upto ₹20,000 per month (since the maximum reward points you can earn at this accelerated rate is restricted to 1000 reward points per month).
– 1 reward point = ₹1, and can be redeemed on HDFC Smartbuy platform for railway ticket bookings.
– Reward points are valid for 2 years from date of earning.
✔︎ Additional 5% cashback on rail ticket booking through HDFC Smartbuy
You earn ₹5 cashback, on rail ticket purchases on HDFC Smartbuy – only on ticket purchase/s upto ₹20,000 per month (since monthly cashback is capped at ₹1000 per month).

1% benefit on UPI spends
– You can link your card in select UPI apps only (PayZapp/ GPay/ PhonePe/ Mobikwik/ PayTM/ BHIM/ Slice).
– You get 1 reward point worth ₹1, on every ₹100 you spend on UPI payments – only on UPI payments upto ₹50,000 per month (since you can earn a maximum of 500 reward points per calendar month on UPI spends).

1% basic benefit on all other card spends
– You get 1 reward point worth ₹1, on every ₹100 you spend on all other card purchases.
– 1 reward point = ₹1, and can be redeemed on HDFC Smartbuy platform for railway ticket bookings.
Exceptions : No reward points are given on fuel purchases, rent payments, government-related transactions, education transactions, wallet loads /gift or prepaid card load/ voucher purchase, EMI transactions, payment of card fees and other charges, payment of outstanding balances, cash advances.

Quarterly milestone benefit of upto 1.6%
– You get a gift voucher worth ₹500, upon spending ₹30,000 or more every 90 days.
Note : Cash transactions, dial-an- EMI, cash-on-call, balance transfer, card account fee, personal loan on credit card, etc will not be considered as eligible spends for this offer.

Complimentary access to railway lounges in India – 2 per quarter

1% transaction charges waiver – on IRCTC ticketing website and Rail Connect App
- You get a 1% transaction charges waiver on IRCTC website and app, only on spends upto ₹1 lakh per month (since the maximum waiver amount is restricted to ₹1000 per monthly card statement cycle).

Fuel surcharge waiver, upto ₹250 per month
– You get 1% fuel surcharge waiver
– only on fuel transactions between ₹400 and ₹5000
– only on yearly fuel purchases of upto ₹25000 per month (since the maximum waiver amount is limited to ₹250 per monthly card statement cycle).

Benefits
– Good card for rail travellers – 10% benefit on rail tickets
– Other rail travel related benefits like complimentary access to railway lounges and 1% transaction waiver on IRCTC
– 1% benefit on UPI spends

Drawbacks to consider
– This is a specialist rail travel card, hence reward rate on non-railway spends is low. So you may need to consider other cards for your other major spending needs like shopping, non-rail travel, fuel, bill payments etc

10.80% benefit on AC class rail ticket bookings on IRCTC (in non-peak season)
✔︎ 10% benefit
– You earn 10 reward points worth ₹10, on every ₹100 spent in this category
– This benefit is valid only for travel dates between 15th Jan – 31st Mar, and 15th July – 15th Sep
✔︎ 0.80% benefit
– You also earn 0.80 reward points worth ₹0.80 (80 paise), on every ₹100 you spend on railway tickets.
(1 reward point = ₹1, and can be redeemed for rail ticket bookings on IRCTC).

4.80% benefit on AC class rail ticket bookings on IRCTC (in peak season)
✔︎ 4% benefit
– You earn 4 reward points worth ₹4, on every ₹100 spent in this category
– This benefit is valid for travel dates between 1st April – 14th July, and 16th Sep – 14th Jan
✔︎ 0.80% benefit
– You also also earn 0.80 reward points worth ₹0.80 (80 paise), on every ₹100 you spend on railway tickets
(1 reward point = ₹1, and can be redeemed for rail ticket bookings on IRCTC).

0.80% benefit on all other card spends
– You earn 0.80 reward points worth ₹0.80 or 80 paise, on every ₹100 you spend on all other purchases (excluding fuel).
– 1 reward point = ₹1, and can be redeemed for rail ticket bookings on IRCTC.

Complimentary railway lounge access – 1 per quarter

1% transaction charges waiver – on railway ticket bookings on www.irctc.co.in

Fuel surcharge waiver, upto ₹100 per month : You get a 1% fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations across India-
– Only on fuel transactions between ₹500 and ₹3000, and
– Only on fuel spends upto ₹10,000 per month (since the maximum waiver is capped at ₹100 per monthly card statement cycle)

Benefits
– Good benefit of upto 10.80% on AC class railway tickets – 10.80% in non-peak season, and 4.80% in peak season.
– Complimentary access to railway lounges – once per quarter.

Drawbacks to consider
– You need to consider other cards to earn higher rewards on non-railway spends
– No discount on non-AC rail tickets.