Lifetime Free (No Annual Fee) Credit Cards in India 2026

Lifetime free card – there is no annual fee on the card

Virtual only card – you will not receive a physical card

1% cashback (upto ₹100 per month) on UPI spends at departmental stores || grocery || supermarkets || dining || pharmacy
– You earn ₹1 (as cashback), on every 100 you spend on UPI transactions at departmental stores, dining, pharmacy, grocery & supermarkets.
– This benefit is valid on total purchases upto ₹10000 per month, since the maximum cashback is restricted to ₹100 per month.

Fuel surcharge waiver, upto ₹100 per month
– You get 1% fuel surcharge waiver on all fuel transactions between ₹400 and ₹5000 only, and
– On fuel purchases upto ₹10,000 per month only, since the waiver amount is restricted to ₹100 per month
– Some fuel pumps may charge more than 1% surcharge, the monthly waiver amount would still be capped at ₹100 in all cases

Benefits
– Life time free card
– You can use your card for UPI payments

Drawbacks
– Reward rate on card spending is low

No annual fee from 2nd year onwards

You need to choose any one, amongst the 4 rewards plans given below :
1. Shop Plan : 1.60% cashback on department store purchases || 0.80% cashback on purchase of consumer durables or electronic items || 0.60% cashback on restaurant bills & book purchases || 0.20% cashback on all other card spends
2. Home Plan : 1.60% cashback on grocery purchases || 0.60% cashback on medical spends || 0.56% cashback on electricity bills , mobile bills and insurance spends || 0.20% cashback on all other card spends
3. Travel Plan : 1.60% cashback on hotel expenses || 1% cashback on airline tickets || 0.60% cashback on rail tickets and car rental expenses || 0.20% cashback on all other card spends
4. Party Plan : 1.60% cashback on restaurant bills || 0.80% cashback on departmental store shopping, and on bars & pubs spends || 0.60% vashback on movie tickets || 0.20% cashback on all other card spends
(1 reward point =₹0.40 as cashback.You can also convert your reward points to Vistara Points and InterMiles at a slightly better rate, 1 reward point = 0.50 Club Vistara Point / 1 InterMile).

Fuel surcharge waiver : You get 1% fuel surcharge waiver on all fuel transactions between ₹400 and ₹4000 only

Total Protect : This covers your card for unauthorised transactions in case of –
– Loss or theft of the card, and
– Counterfeit fraud (in case of card details being stolen and used unscrupulously with counterfeit plastic)
Protection is upto the credit limit of your credit card.

Travel related insurance (Travel Plus Program), applicable on international travel
– Lost baggage upto ₹1 lakh
– Delayed baggage upto ₹25,000
– Loss of passport upto ₹50,000
– Lost ticket upto ₹25,000
– Missed connection upto ₹25,000

Benefits
– No annual fee from the 2nd year onwards
– Flexible rewards plan : You can choose any one out of the 4 plans available, and can earn upto 2% on the category of your choice, which is a good reward rate for a card which is free from the 2nd year onwards.

Drawbacks
– You would need to consider other cards, to earn rewards on other spends (other than the category you choose)

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.

Guaranteed approval card against fixed deposit – no income proof required || no credit score required
– Minimum fixed deposit amount : ₹2000 for IDFC First Bank customers, ₹5000 for all others
– Minimum 100% credit limit against your fixed deposit.

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

0.66% benefit on all spends
– You earn 2.66 reward points worth 66 paise , on every ₹100 you spend on your card
– 1 reward point = ₹0.25 (25 paise), and can be redeemed on IDFC First’s rewards redemption platform for vouchers, products and more.
Exceptions :
– No reward points are given on on fuel purchases, EMI transactions & cash withdrawals
– 0.16% benefit on insurance spends & utility bill payments : You earn 0.66 points worth 16 paise , on every ₹100 you spend on insurance spends & utility bill payments.

Zero forex transaction fee on international card spends

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 and ₹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 ‘Emergency 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 online purchases on your 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 caused by external, visible and violent means.

Benefits
– This card is ideal for individuals who may not have regular income AND/OR for those who do not have a good credit history – like students, first jobbers, homemakers, gig economy workers, senior citizens, travellers, and self-employed individuals. Hence it is a good starter card for beginners who are starting or rebuilding their credit journey.
– Credit card is lifetime free
– Zero forex conversion fee

Drawbacks to consider
– Low reward rate of 0.66%

No annual fee from the 2nd year onwards

1.9% cashback on online spends (except travel) || 0.75% cashback on offline spends OR
2.50% reward (in terms of Club Vistara Points/InterMiles) on online spends (except travel) || 1% reward (in terms of Club Vistara Points/InterMiles) on all offline spends
– 2.50 rewards points (worth ₹1.87 as cashback or worth 2.50 Club Vistara Points/InterMiles), on every ₹100 you spend on online purchases except travel
– 1 reward point worth (worth ₹0.75 as cashback or worth 1 Club Vistara Points/InterMiles), on every ₹100 you spend on offline purchases
– 1 reward point = ₹0.75, and can be redeemed as cashback into your credit card statement. You can also convert your reward points to Vistara and InterMiles - 1 reward point = 1 Club Vistara Point / 1 InterMile
Please note
– You get 1.50 reward points (worth ₹1.12 as cashback or worth 1.50 Club Vistara Points/InterMiles), on every ₹100 you spend on online travel
– You get 0.70 reward points on every ₹100 you spend in the following categories – utility bills (online and offline), insurance premium, government and education, fees, real estate/rental payments.
– No cashback is given on fuel spends. Call centre transactions and standing instructions are treated as offline spends

Complimentary access to airport lounges in India – 1 per quarter

Complimentary access to airport lounges abroad – 2 per quarter (through Priority Pass program)

BOGO (Buy One Get One Free) at BookMyShow movies, benefits upto ₹600 per month
– Buy one ticket and get up to ₹200 off on the second ticket, through BookMyShow.
– This offer can be availed maximum 3 times per month.

Complimentary golf benefits – 2 free golf rounds per month AND 2 free golf lessons per month

24/7 emergency roadside assistance (Legend Auto Assist)
– Services include on-the-spot mechanical/electrical repairs, emergency fuel supply, flat tire service, lost keys assistance, battery service, emergency towing, and accident management.

24/7 concierge services (Legend Concierge Services)
– This provides services such as global trip assistance, including pre-trip guidance, hotel and flight bookings, sports and entertainment ticket reservations, exclusive event bookings, and worldwide delivery of flowers and gifts.

Total Protect : This covers your card for unauthorised transactions in case of –
– Loss or theft of the card, and
– Counterfeit fraud (in case of card details being stolen and used unscrupulously with counterfeit plastic)
Protection is upto the credit limit of your credit card.

Air accident cover of ₹25 lakhs

Benefits
– Premium card, with no annual fee from the 2nd year onwards
– Lifestyle benefits such as complimentary airport lounge access both in India and abroad, complimentary golf, movie benefits, emergency roadside assistance, and more

Drawbacks
– You could earn higher reward rates on other premium cards, but which charge an annual fee

Lifetime free card, enabled for UPI payments

0.7% cashback on UPI spends || 0.35% cashback on all other card spends OR
2% reward (in terms of Club Vistara Points/InterMiles) on UPI spends || 1% reward (in terms of Club Vistara Points/InterMiles) on all other card spends
– You get 2 rewards points worth ₹0.70 (70 paise), on every ₹100 of UPI spends
– You get 1 rewards points worth ₹0.35 (35 paise), on every ₹100 you spend on all other spends (non-UPI)
– 1 rewards point = ₹0.35, and can be redeemed as cashback into your credit card statement.
– You can also transfer reward points to Club Vistara and Intermiles, 1 reward point = 1 Club Vistara Point/ 1 InterMile.
Exceptions :
– You get 0.70 reward points worth ₹0.24 (24 paise), on the following spends – utility bill payments, insurance premium payments, government services/charges/payments, education institute fees, and real estate/rental payments.
– No reward points are given on fuel purchases

Fuel surcharge waiver : You get 1% fuel surcharge waiver on all fuel transactions between ₹400 and ₹4000 only

Benefits
– Lifetime free card, enabled for UPI payments

Drawbacks to consider
– Low reward rate on card spends

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

Lifetime free card

Co-branded credit card by Tiger Fintech (a Bajaj Capital group company), with IndusInd Bank

Slabwise benefit, depending on level of annual card spend
– On annual card spend upto ₹1 lakh : You earn 1 reward point worth ₹0.40 cashback OR 1.2 airmiles, on every ₹100 you spend
– On annual card spend between ₹1 lakh & ₹2.50 lakh : You earn 2 reward points worth ₹0.80 cashback OR 2.4 airmiles on every ₹100 you spend
– On annual card spend between ₹2.50 lakh & ₹5 lakh : You earn 4 reward points worth ₹1.60 cashback OR 4.8 airmiles, on every ₹100 you spend
– On annual card spend above ₹5 lakhs : You earn 6 reward points worth ₹2.40 cashback OR 7.2 airmiles, on every ₹100 you spend
– 1 reward point = ₹0.40 cashback OR 1.2 airmiles (Club Vistara Points or InterMiles)
– Exceptions : No reward points are given on the following card spends – fuel, utility bill payments, insurance premium, government services, educational Institutes, real estate and rental payments.

Lets take 2 examples to get effective benefit rate :
✔︎ At ₹6 lakhs annual card spend, you would earn a total of 20000 reward points worth ₹8000 as cashback (1.3% benefit), OR 24000 airmiles (4% benefit)
✔︎ At ₹3 lakhs spend, you would earn a total of 6000 reward points worth ₹2400 as cashback (0.8% benefit), OR 7200 airmiles (2.4% benefit)

Complimentary access to airport lounges in India – 2 per quarter (through DreamFolks program)

Complimentary access to airport lounges abroad – 2 per year (through Priority Pass program)

Complimentary golf benefits – 1 free golf round per quarter OR 1 free golf lesson per quarter

1 free movie ticket (upto ₹500), every 6 months – at BookMyShow
– You can get a maximum of 2 free movie tickets per year (upto ₹500 each)

Low fee (forex markup) of 1.50% on international card transactions

24/7 emergency roadside assistance (Legend Auto Assist)
– Services include on-the-spot mechanical/electrical repairs, emergency fuel supply, flat tire service, lost keys assistance, battery service, emergency towing, and accident management.

24/7 concierge services (Legend Concierge Services)
– This provides services such as global trip assistance, including pre-trip guidance, hotel and flight bookings, sports and entertainment ticket reservations, exclusive event bookings, and worldwide delivery of flowers and gifts.

Total Protect : This covers your card for unauthorised transactions in case of –
– Loss or theft of the card, and
– Counterfeit fraud (in case of card details being stolen and used unscrupulously with counterfeit plastic)
Protection is upto the credit limit of your credit card.

Fuel surcharge waiver : You get 1% fuel surcharge waiver on all fuel transactions between ₹400 and ₹4000 only

Benefits
– Lifetime free card
– Good benefit rate on card spends, especially at higher annual card spends and if you convert your reward points to Club Vistara Points or InterMiles
– Lifestyle benefits such as complimentary airport lounge access both in India and abroad, complimentary golf, movie benefits, emergency roadside assistance, and more
– Such reward rates and lifestyle benefits, are not easy to find in most lifetime free cards in India

Drawbacks
– You could earn higher reward rates, especially if you choose a card with annual fee

No annual fee from 2nd year onwards

1% cashback on all weekend card spends || 0.50% cashback on all weekday card spends OR 
2% reward (in terms of Club Vistara Points/InterMiles) on all weekend card spends || 1% reward (in terms of Club Vistara Points/InterMiles) on all weekday card spends
– You get 2 rewards points worth ₹1 (as cashback), on every ₹100 you spend on weekends with your card
– You get 1 rewards point worth ₹0.50 or 50 paise (as cashback), on every ₹100 you spend on weekdays with your card
– 1 rewards point = ₹0.50 or 50 paise, and can be redeemed for cashback. You can also convert your reward points to Vistara and InterMiles, 1 reward point = 1 Club Vistara Point / 1 InterMile.
– Exceptions : You get 0.70 reward points worth ₹0.52 (52 paise), on the following card spends – utility bill payments, insurance premium payments, government services/charges/payments, education institute fees, and real estate/rental payments.

Additional benefit, at ₹6 lakhs annual card spend (milestone benefit)
– You get 4000 rewards points worth ₹2000, at ₹6 lakhs yearly card spend
– 1 rewards point = ₹0.50 or 50 paise, and can be redeemed for cashback
(You can also convert your reward points to Vistara and InterMiles, 1 reward point = 1 Club Vistara Point / 1 InterMile).

Complimentary access to airport lounges in India – 1 per quarter

Free Priority Pass membership worth USD 100 (for international airport lounge access)
– Usage of international lounges is chargeable at USD 32 per visit (please visit the Priority Pass website to view latest lounge visit charges)
– If you are a regular user of international airport lounges, you could enrol for IndusInd Travel Plus program for ₹5000 per year. Under Travel Plus program you do not pay for usage of international airport lounges

BOGO (Buy One Get One Free) at BookMyShow movies, benefits upto ₹200 per month
– Buy one ticket and get up to ₹200 off on the second ticket, at BookMyShow.
– This offer is valid 1 time per month.

24/7 emergency roadside assistance (Legend Auto Assist)
– Services include on-the-spot mechanical/electrical repairs, emergency fuel supply, flat tire service, lost keys assistance, battery service, emergency towing, and accident management.

24/7 concierge services (Legend Concierge Services)
– This provides services such as global trip assistance, including pre-trip guidance, hotel and flight bookings, sports and entertainment ticket reservations, exclusive event bookings, and worldwide delivery of flowers and gifts.

Complimentary insurance benefits
✓ Air accident insurance of ₹25 lakhs
✓ Total Protect – this covers your card and add-on cards for unauthorised transactions and counterfeit fraud, till the credit limit of your credit card.
✓ Complimentary travel insurance covers-
- Lost baggage cover of ₹1 lakh
- Delayed baggage cover of ₹25000
- Loss of passport cover of ₹50000
- Lost ticket cover of ₹25000
- Missed connection cover of ₹25000

Low fee of 1.80% on international transactions

Fuel surcharge waiver, upto ₹2400 per year
– You get 1% fuel surcharge waiver on all fuel transactions between ₹400 and ₹4000 only, and
– On fuel purchases upto ₹2.40 lakhs per year, since the waiver amount is restricted to ₹2400 per year
– Some fuel pumps may charge more than 1% surcharge, the yearly waiver would still be capped at ₹2400 in all cases

Benefits
– No annual fee after the 1st year
– Lifestyle benefits including complimentary airport lounge access, emergency roadside assistance, 24X7 concierge services

Drawbacks to consider
– Comparatively low reward rate on card spends

No annual fee from 2nd year onwards

Interactive credit card with in-built LED lights, offers flexibility when making payments at merchant stores. You can choose to make payment by EMI, by reward points, or by credit (normal use of the credit card)

BOGO (Buy One Get One Free) at BookMyShow movies, benefits upto ₹400 per month
– Buy one movie ticket and get upto ₹200 off on the second ticket, 2 times per month.

0.50% cashback on all card spends
– You get 0.66 reward points worth ₹0.50 or 50 paise, on every ₹100 you spend on your card (1 reward point on every ₹150 spend)
– 1 reward point = ₹0.75, and can be converted to cashback, and credited to your monthly card statement.
– You can also convert your reward points to Vistara Points and InterMiles at a slightly better rate, 1 reward point = 1 Club Vistara Point / 1 InterMile

Complimentary insurance benefits
✔︎ Air accident insurance of ₹25 lakhs
✔︎ Travel related insurance (Travel Plus Program), applicable on international travel
– Lost baggage upto ₹1,00,000
– Delayed baggage upto ₹25,000
– Loss of passport upto ₹50,000
– Lost ticket upto ₹25,000
– Missed connection upto ₹25,000
✔︎ Total Protect : This covers for unauthorised transactions on your card in case of –
– Loss or theft of the card
– Counterfeit fraud (in case of card details being stolen and used unscrupulously with counterfeit plastic)
– Protection is upto the credit limit of your credit card.

Fuel surcharge waiver
– You get 1% fuel surcharge waiver on all fuel transactions between ₹400 and ₹4000 only

Benefits
– No annual fee from 2nd year onwards
– Complimentary movie benefits
– Choice to personalise payment method at merchant store

Drawbacks to consider
– Low reward rate on card spends

Fixed deposit based card – no income proof required || instant approval card 
– Credit card is issued against your fixed deposit, for customers between 18 years and 75 years of age.
– Income documents not required, since the card is issued against the security of your fixed deposit.
– For Non-811 saving account customers: minimum fixed deposit amount is ₹10,000.
– For 811 saving account customers: minimum fixed deposit amount is ₹ 5,555.

Lifetime free credit card, welcome offer worth ₹125
– There is no annual fee on this card.
– Welcome offer of 500 bonus reward points worth ₹125, when you spend a minimum of ₹5000 within 45 days of activating your card.

Flexible credit limit, upto 80% of fixed deposit amount 
– You can choose a credit limit of your preference, upto 80% of fixed deposit amount (maximum ₹16 lakhs)

0.50% benefit on online spends 
– You earn 2 reward points worth ₹0.50 (50 paise), on every ₹100 you spend on online purchases.
– 1 reward point = ₹0.25 (25 paise), and can be redeemed on Kotak’s reward redemption platform (kotakrewards.com) for vouchers, products and more.

0.25% benefit on all other spends 
– You earn 1 points worth ₹0.25 (25 paise), on every ₹100 you spend on all other spends.
– 1 reward point = ₹0.25 (25 paise), and can be redeemed on Kotak’s reward redemption platform (kotakrewards.com) for vouchers, products and more.
– Exceptions : No reward points are given on fuel spends, railway spends, cash withdrawals.

Milestone benefit – additional benefit of upto 1%, on achieving yearly card spend of ₹75,000
On achieving yearly card spend target of ₹75,000, you get either –
– Cashback of ₹750/- OR
– 4 free PVR tickets (any day and any show, and can be redeemed online at www.pvrcinemas.com)

1.8% – 2.5% surcharge waiver on railway ticket bookings, upto ₹500 per year
– 1.8% for transactions made on the IRCTC website
– 2.5% for transactions made at Indian railway booking counters
– Maximum waiver of ₹500 per year

1% fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations, upto ₹3500 per year
– Only on fuel transactions ranging between ₹500 and ₹3000, and
– Only on fuel purchases upto ₹3.50 lakhs per year, since waiver is capped at ₹3,500 per year

Interest-free cash withdrawal 
– You can withdraw cash up to 90% of your total credit card limit
– No interest is charged on cash withdrawals (unlike most other credit cards).
– A processing fee of ₹300 is charged per ₹10,000 withdrawn, hence ideally one should withdraw cash only in an emergency

Benefits
– The card is lifetime free.
– It is issued against a fixed deposit, no income documents are required. Hence it is ideal for students, housewives, gig workers etc.
– In addition to fuel surcharge waiver, cardholders also get railway surcharge waivers ranging between 1.8% (on the IRCTC website) and 2.5% (on Indian railway booking counters).

Drawbacks to consider
– Benefits on beginner fixed-deposit based cards can be lower than other credit cards.

3% benefit on hotel bookings & holiday bookings || 2% benefit on flight bookings – on MakeMyTrip only
– On MakeMyTrip : 3 MyCash Points worth ₹3, on every ₹100 you spend on hotel bookings & holiday bookings || 2 MyCash Points worth ₹2, on every ₹100 you spend on flight bookings
– 1 MyCash Point = ₹1. MyCash Points are available in your MakeMyTrip wallet (MyWallet), and can be used to make travel bookings on MakeMyTrip, or to purchase partner vouchers through MakeMyTrip. MyCash cannot be used for rail bookings, offline holiday bookings and ‘Pay at Hotel’ bookings
– My Cash is valid for 1 year

1.25% benefit on international spends
– You earn 1.25 MyCash Points worth ₹1.25, on every ₹100 you spend on your card outside India. 1 MyCash Point = ₹1.

1% benefit on all other card spends
– You earn 1 MyCash Points worth ₹1, on every 100 you spend on all other card purchases. 1 MyCash Point = ₹1.
– Exception : No rewards are given on fuel spends, cash advances, card fees & charges, EMI transactions, balance transfer (BT), personal loan on cards.

Milestone program – upto 2% additional benefit on MakeMyTrip spends
– 1000 MyCash Points worth ₹1000, at yearly card spend of ₹50,000 on MakeMyTrip (on flights, hotels, or holiday bookings) - 2% benefit
– Additional 1000 MyCash Points worth ₹1000, at yearly card spend of ₹2.50 lakhs on MakeMyTrip (on flights, hotels, or holiday bookings). Hence you could earn a total of 2000 MyCash Points worth ₹2000, at yearly card spend of₹2.50 lakhs on MakeMyTrip (on flights, hotels, or holiday bookings) - 0.80% benefit

Complimentary domestic airport lounge access – 1 time per quarter

Complimentary domestic railway lounge access – 1 time per quarter

25% discount (upto ₹100) on movie tickets at BookMyShow and Inox - 2 times per month
– You can avail this offer 2 times a month at BookMyShow, and 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% fuel surcharge waiver, only on HPCL fuel transactions below ₹4000.

Benefits
– Good starter travel credit card, free from 2nd year onwards
– Complimentary domestic airport lounge access, and complimentary railway lounge access
– Movie benefits

Drawbacks to consider
– Reward earning is restricted to MakeMyTrip platform
– You need to consider other credit cards to earn rewards on non-travel card spends

4% benefit on hotel bookings & holiday bookings || 2% benefit on flight bookings – only on MakeMyTrip
– On MakeMyTrip : 4 MyCash Points worth ₹4, on every ₹100 you spend on hotel & holiday bookings || 2 MyCash Points worth ₹2, on every ₹100 you spend on flight bookings
– 1 MyCash Point = ₹1. MyCash Points are available in your MakeMyTrip wallet (MyWallet), and can be used to make travel bookings on MakeMyTrip, or to purchase partner vouchers through MakeMyTrip. MyCash cannot be used for rail bookings, offline holiday bookings and ‘Pay at Hotel’ bookings
– MyCash Points are valid for 1 year

1.50% benefit on international card spends
– You earn 1.50 MyCash Points worth ₹1.50, on every ₹100 you spend on your card outside India. 1 MyCash Point = ₹1.

1.25% benefit on all other card spends
– You earn 1.25 MyCash Points worth ₹1.25, on every ₹100 you spend on all other card purchases. 1 MyCash Point = ₹1.
– Exceptions : No rewards are given on fuel spends, cash advances, card fees & charges, EMI transactions, balance transfer (BT), personal loan on cards.

Milestone program – upto 1% additional benefit on MakeMyTrip spends
– 1100 My Cash worth ₹1100, at yearly card spend of ₹2.50 lakh on MakeMyTrip (on flights, hotels, or holiday bookings) ~ 0.4% benefit.
– Additional 4000 My Cash worth ₹4000, at yearly card spend of ₹5 lakhs on MakeMyTrip (on flights, hotels, or holiday bookings). Hence you could earn a total of 5100 My Cash worth ₹5100, at yearly card spend of₹5 lakhs on MakeMyTrip (on flights, hotels, or holiday bookings) ~ 1% benefit.

Complimentary domestic airport lounge access – 2 times per quarter

Complimentary domestic railway lounge access – 1 time per quarter

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% fuel surcharge waiver, only on HPCL fuel transactions below ₹4000.

Benefits
– On MakeMyTrip, can earn upto 3% on hotel & holiday bookings, and upto 2% on flight booking (including milestone benefits).
– Complimentary domestic airport lounge (2 times per quarter), and rail lounge access (once per quarter)
– Movie benefits at Inox and Bookmyshow – upto ₹600 per month
– Good card for frequent users of MakeMyTrip

Drawbacks to consider
– Reward earning is restricted to MakeMyTrip platform
– You would need to consider other credit cards to earn rewards on non-travel card spends

Secured card, issued against minimum fixed deposit of ₹25000

No annual fee for the first 4 years
- Hence it is a good beginner credit card. Before end of 4th year you should be able to get higher reward credit cards, which do not required a fixed deposit as a security

Upto 0.25% reward on all card spends
- You get 1 reward point worth upto ₹0.25, on all card spends.Reward points can be redeemed for gifts on SBI Rewards Catalogue
- Exceptions : Reward points are not given on cash withdrawal, balance transfer, encash, flexipay and fuel transactions

Upto 1% additional reward (milestone program)
- You get ₹500 cashback, at ₹50,000 yearly card spend
- Cashback is credited within 15 days of reaching the ₹50,000 annual card spend target

Fuel surcharge waiver
- You get a 1% fuel surcharge waiver on fuel transactions between ₹500 and ₹3000 only. And only on fuel purchases upto ₹10,000 per month, since the waiver amount is restricted to ₹100 per month.

Benefits
- Good beginner card, if you do not meet the eligibility criteria of unsecured credit cards (meaning credit cards issued without security of a fixed deposit)
- No annual fee for 4 years, hence you can use this time to build your credit score and upgrade to higher reward unsecured credit cards

Drawbacks
- Low reward rate on card spends

No annual fee card

Low minimum income requirement of ₹2.50 lakhs per year

0.50% benefit on all card purchases
– You earn 2 reward points worth ₹0.50, on every ₹100 you spend on all card 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.

Benefits from Visa (Visa Privileges)
– Visa Platinum Concierge : You get a 24/7 digital personal assistant and lifestyle guide, giving you access to extraordinary experiences and exclusive privileges.
– Offers from Visa : You enjoy a variety of exclusive hotel, dining, shopping, and other lifestyle offers when you travel in Asia
– Global Customer Assistance : This service helps you block your card (if required), get a replacement card and also get emergency cash. Please click here to view details of all Visa benefits Visa Offers & Benefits

1% fuel surcharge waiver : You get a 1% fuel surcharge waiver on fuel transactions under ₹4000, at HPCL fuel outlets.

Benefits
– Lifetime free credit card.
– The card also has one of the lowest income eligibility criteria, amongst all ICICI Bank credit cards.

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

Lifetime free card, exclusively for Indian Defence and Paramilitary personnel

1.25% benefit on canteen stores departments (CSD) purchases || grocery purchases || department store purchases (5X)
– You get 5 reward points worth ₹1.25, on every ₹100 you spend in these categories
– This is valid only on total monthly purchases upto ₹20,000 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.

0.25% benefit on all other spends (X)
– You earn 1 reward points worth ₹0.25 (25 paise), on every ₹100 you spend on all other 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 domestic airport lounge access – 1 time per quarter

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

Fuel surcharge waiver, upto 250 per month : You get a 1% waiver fuel surcharge waiver-
– Only on fuel transactions between ₹400 and ₹4000, and
– Only on fuel purchases upto ₹25000 per month (since the waiver amount is limited to ₹250 per month)

Benefits
– Lifetime free card, exclusively for Indian Defence and Paramilitary personnel.
– Higher benefit of 1.25% on various types of shopping purchases including canteen stores departments (CSD) purchases. And also on grocery and department store purchases
– Complimentary domestic airport lounge access – 1 time per quarter

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

Lifetime free card

3%-5% cashback on Amazon India
– Amazon Prime members : You earn ₹5 (in Amazon Pay balance) on every ₹100 you spend on Amazon India – no monthly limit on earning this special cashback
– Non-Prime members : You earn ₹3 (in Amazon Pay balance) on every ₹100 you spend on Amazon – no monthly limit on earning this special cashback
Exceptions-
– No casback is given on the following spends on Amazon India – physical and digital gold, all types of EMI transactions, Amazon Business transactions.
– 2% cashback is given on the following spends on Amazon India – Amazon gift card purchases, and e-book purchases.

2% cashback on 100+ Amazon Pay partners, by paying through your Amazon Pay Wallet : You earn ₹2 (in Amazon Pay balance) on every ₹100 you spend on 100+ Amazon Pay partner merchants. Amazon Partner merchants include brands like Yatra, BookMyShow, FreshMenu, Faasos, Byju’s, Urban Ladder etc.

1% cashback on all other spends : You earn ₹1 on every ₹100 you spend on all other card purchases.

1% fuel surcharge waiver : You get fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations, on fuel transactions upto ₹4,000.

Welcome benefits (limited time offer) through Amazon account
– Prime members : You get a welcome offer of upto ₹2000 in the form of coupons and cashback upon activation.
– Non-Prime members : You get a welcome offer of upto ₹1500 in the form of coupons and cashback upon activation, along with 3 months of complimentary Prime membership.

Benefits
– Good reward rate on Amazon India – 5% unlimited cashback for Prime members, 3% unlimited cashback for non-Prime members.
– 2% unlimited cashback on over 100+ Amazon Pay Partners .
– Not only is the Amazon Pay ICICI Bank Credit Card free for life, it also has very good welcome offers.
– High cashback rewards on Amazon have no monthly spending limit to earn these rewards, unlike many other credit cards in the industry which have monthly restrictions on earning high rewards.

Drawbacks
– Cashback rate is low for non-regular Amazon users, and for those who prefer in-store shopping.
– No lifestyle benefits such as complimentary airport lounge access.
– 5% cashback is restricted to Prime members only

▶︎ Exclusively designed card for ICSI members : All eligible & active members of ICSI are eligible, subject to credit policy of BOB.

▶︎ Lifetime free card
– The card has no annual fee, it is a lifetime free card.
– Welcome offers : You get 1000 reward points worth ₹250, on your 1st card transaction within 30 days of card issuance. You also get a FITPASS Pro membership for 6 months worth ₹15000.

▶︎ 1.25% cashback on ‘online spends’, dining spends and utility bill payments
– You earn 1 reward point worth ₹0.25 or 25 paise, on every ₹100 you spend on all other card purchases. 1 reward point = ₹0.25, and can be redeemed as cashback.
– Exceptions:
1. Fuel : You earn no reward points
2. Spend categories like rent, education, utilities, government, insurance, charity, supermarket : you earn 0.50 reward point worth 12 paise, on every ₹100 you spend.

▶︎ Milestone benefits : You get 4000 reward points worth ₹1000, upon spending 1 lakh OR till your credit limit (whichever is higher) on your card, within a calendar quarter.

▶︎ Complimentary access to airport lounges in India – 3 per quarter

▶︎ Reduced fee of 2% on international credit card transactions

▶︎ Fuel surcharge waiver, upto ₹250 per month
– You get 1% fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations across India
– Only on fuel transactions between ₹400 and ₹5000, and
– Only on fuel spends upto ₹25,000 per month, since the maximum waiver is limited to ₹250 per monthly card statement cycle

▶︎ Complimentary insurance benefits : You get free insurance covers-
– Professional indemnity insurance cover of ₹5 lakhs
– Air accident death cover of ₹15 lakhs
– Non-air accident death cover of ₹5 lakhs

Benefits
– Lifetime free card, there is no annual fee
– Complimentary domestic airport lounge access (3 per quarter)
– Reduced fee of 2% on international card transactions

Drawbacks to consider
– You could get higher rewards on other cards

No annual fee – lifetime free card : There is no annual fee on this card.

Fixed deposit based credit card (income proof not required, credit history not required)
– Card is issued against your fixed deposit (minimum FD of ₹20,000). Hence income proof is not required, credit history is also not required
– You get flexible credit limit, upto 80% of your fixed deposit amount
– 100% cash withdrawal (as much as card credit limit) on your card – hence you have full access to your money in case of emergencies

15% discount (upto ₹500) at restaurants in India – in partnership with EazyDiner
– This offer is valid once a month, on a minimum order amount of ₹2500
– Hence you get a 15% discount on orders between ₹2500 and ₹3333. On orders more than ₹3333, discount percentage falls below 15%, since the maximum discount is fixed at ₹500.

1.20% benefit on purchases outside India
– You earn 6 EDGE reward points worth ₹1.20, on every ₹100 you spend on your card outside India
– 1 EDGE reward point = ₹0.20 or 20 paise, and can be redeemed on Axis Bank’s rewards redemption platform (EDGE Rewards) for a variety of vouchers, products and more.

0.60% basic benefit on all purchases in India
– You earn 3 EDGE reward points worth ₹0.60, on every ₹100 you spend on your card in India
– 1 EDGE reward point = ₹0.20 or 20 paise, and can be redeemed on Axis Bank’s rewards redemption platform (EDGE Rewards) for a variety of vouchers, products and more.
– Exceptions : You earn no reward points on fuel spends.

1% fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations, upto ₹400 per month
– Only on fuel transactions between ₹400 and ₹4000, and
– Only on fuel purchases upto ₹40,000 per month (since cashback is capped at ₹400 per month)

Benefits from Visa
– Visa Platinum Concierge : You get a 24/7 digital personal assistant and lifestyle guide, giving you access to extraordinary experiences and exclusive privileges.
– Offers from Visa : You enjoy a variety of exclusive hotel, dining, shopping, and other lifestyle offers when you travel in Asia
– Global Customer Assistance : This service helps you block your card, get a replacement card and also get emergency cash

Benefits
– Good card to build credit history, which can help you get better credit cards in the future
– Card is lifetime free
– The card gives you cash availability in case of emergencies – cash withdrawal limit is 100% of your card credit limit

Drawbacks to consider
– You need to open a fixed deposit to get this card
– Better benefits are available on other cards

0.50% reward on all card spends
- You get 1 reward point worth ₹0.25, on every ₹100 you spend on your card
- Exceptions : You do not get any reward points on wallet reloads, rental payments, cash withdrawals, fuel spends, jewelry, government services, education, EMI transactions, UPI transactions of less than Rs. 2000

Fuel surcharge waiver
- You get a 1% fuel surcharge waiver only on fuel transactions between ₹400 and ₹4000.
- And on fuel purchases of upto ₹15000 per month, since the maximum waiver amount is restricted to ₹150 per month.

Benefits
- Lifetime free card, UPI enabled
- Good starter card

Drawbacks to consider
- You can get comparatively higher reward rates on your card spending, especially on large purchases like travel and shopping

₹120 discount (upto 24% per order) on Swiggy - twice a month
– You can avail this discount 2 times a month
– You get ₹120 discount, on orders of ₹500 and above, twice a month
– You need to use coupon code AXIS120 , to claim the offer

BOGO (Buy One Get One) offer on Paytm Movies - upto ₹200 per month

Upto ₹1000 discount at Ajio
– You get upto ₹1000 discount at Ajio, on a minimum order amount of ₹2999
– Discount is only applicable on a selected list of products.

Complimentary domestic airport lounge access – once a quarter

Dining benefits (Dining Delights program) : 15% discount at restaurants, in partnership with EazyDiner
– This offer can be redeemed once every month.
– You get a 15% discount up to ₹500. Minimum order amount of ₹2,500.
– Hence you get a 15% discount on an order between ₹2,500 and ₹3,333. On orders above ₹3,333, your discount% will be below 15%, since maximum discount is fixed at ₹500.

0.40% benefit on all other card spends : You earn 2 EDGE reward points worth ₹0.40 (40 paise), on every ₹100 you spend on all other purchases.
– 1 reward point = ₹0.20 (20 paise), and can be redeemed on Axis Bank’s reward redemption platform.
– No rewards are given on movie transactions, fuel spends, insurance spends, EMI transactions, wallet-loading transactions, utility payments, payment to government institutions & educational institutions, rental payments, rental brokerage.

Fuel surcharge waiver, upto ₹400 per month : You get 1% fuel surcharge waiver –
– Only on fuel transactions between ₹400 and ₹4000, and
– Only on fuel purchases of upto ₹40000 per month (since the maximum waiver amount is restricted to ₹400 per monthly card statement cycle)

Benefits
– Good discounts at select partners – Ajio, Swiggy, Paytm Movies, EazyDiner.
– Complimentary domestic airport lounge access (once per quarter) and complimentary SonyLiv subscription

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

10% discount on Myntra - on a select catalogue
– You get a flat 10% discount on all orders above ₹500 (minimum order amount needs to be ₹500)
– There is no restriction on the number of times you can avail this discount. There is also no restriction on the maximum discount amount per order..
– Discount is applicable on a selected Myntra collection for Axis Neo customers

5% discount (upto ₹150 per month), on utility bill paid through Amazon Pay - mobile recharge || broadband bill payment || DTH recharge
– You can avail this offer 1 time per month
– You get 5% discount on your utility bill (mobile recharge, broadband bills or DTH recharge) paid through Amazon Pay
– This is valid only on bill payment upto ₹3000 per month, since the maximum discount is capped at ₹150 per monthly card statement cycle.

10% discount (upto ₹250) on Blinkit (online groceries) - once per month
– You can avail this offer 1 time per month.
– You get a 10% discount (upto ₹250) on Blinkit orders, on minimum orders of ₹750, once a month.
– Hence you get a 10% discount on orders between ₹750 and ₹2500, once a month. On orders above ₹2500, discount percentage will fall below 10%.

40% discount on Zomato (upto ₹120 per order), on 2 orders every month
– You get a 40% discount (upto ₹120) on Zomato orders, on minimum orders of ₹200, twice every month.
– Hence you get a 40% discount on orders between ₹200 and ₹300, on 2 orders every month. On orders above ₹300, discount percentage will fall below 40%.

10% discount (upto ₹100 per month) on movie tickets - at BookMyShow
– You get 10% discount, on total movie ticket purchases of upto ₹1000 per month (since maximum discount is ₹100 per month).
– On purchases above ₹1000, discount percentage will fall below 10%
– The discount can be availed any number of times, but the maximum discount is capped at ₹100 per month.

Dining benefits through EazyDiner (Dining Delight program), upto ₹500 per month
– This offer can be redeemed once every month.
– You get a 15% discount up to ₹500, at over 4000 restaurants nationwide. Minimum order amount required is ₹2500.
– Hence you get a 15% discount on orders between ₹2500 and ₹3333, on 2 orders each month. On orders above ₹3333, your discount percentage will fall below 15%.

0.10% benefit on all cards spends
– You earn 0.5 EDGE Reward point worth 10 paise, on every ₹100 you spend on all card purchases.

Benefits
– Attractive benefits at select partners – Myntra, Zomato, Blinkit, Amazon Pay (for bill payments), BookMyShow, EazyDiner.
– Low annual fee of ₹250. Lifetimefree card offers from time to time, and also on select channels.

Drawbacks
– You may need to look at other credit cards to get high rewards on other major spending needs like travel, fuel purchases etc.

Exclusively designed card for ICMAI members : All eligible & active members of ICMAI are eligible, subject to credit policy of BOB.

Lifetime free card
– The card has no annual fee, it is a lifetime free card.
– Welcome offers : You get 1000 reward points worth ₹250, on your 1st card transaction within 30 days of card issuance. You also get a FITPASS Pro membership for 6 months worth ₹15000.

1.25% cashback on ‘online spends’, dining spends and utility bill payments
– You earn 5 reward point worth ₹1.25, on every ₹100 you spend in these categories. 1 reward point = ₹0.25, and can be redeemed as cashback.

0.25% cashback on all other card spends
- You earn 1 reward point worth ₹0.25, on every ₹100 you spend on all other purchases. 1 reward point = ₹0.25, and can be redeemed as cashback.
– Exceptions-
1. Fuel : You earn no reward points
2. Spend categories like rent, education, utilities, government, insurance, charity, supermarket : you earn 0.50 reward point worth 12 paise, on every ₹100 you spend.

Milestone benefits : You get 4000 reward points worth ₹1000, upon spending 1 lakh OR till your credit limit (whichever is higher) on your card, within a calendar quarter.

Complimentary access to airport lounges in India – 3 per quarter

Reduced fee of 2% on international credit card transactions

Fuel surcharge waiver, upto ₹250 per month : You get 1% fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations across India–
– Only on fuel transactions between ₹400 and ₹5000, and
– Only on fuel spends upto ₹25,000 per month, since the maximum waiver is limited to ₹250 per monthly card statement cycle

Complimentary insurance benefits : You get free insurance covers-
– Professional indemnity insurance cover of ₹5 lakhs
– Air accident death cover of ₹15 lakhs
– Non-air accident death cover of ₹5 lakhs

Benefits
– Lifetime free card, there is no annual fee
– Complimentary domestic airport lounge access (3 per quarter),
– Reduced fee of 2% on international card transactions.

Drawbacks to consider
– You could get higher reward rates on other cards.

▶︎ Exclusively designed card for ICAI members : All eligible & active members of ICAI are eligible, subject to credit policy of BOB.

▶︎ Lifetime free card
– The card has no annual fee, it is a lifetime free card.
– Welcome offers : You get 1000 reward points worth ₹250, on your 1st card transaction within 30 days of card issuance. You also get a FITPASS Pro membership for 6 months worth ₹15000.

▶︎ 1.25% cashback on ‘online spends’, dining spends and utility bill payments
– You earn 1 reward point worth ₹0.25 or 25 paise, on every ₹100 you spend on all other card purchases. 1 reward point = ₹0.25, and can be redeemed as cashback.
– Exceptions:
1. Fuel : You earn no reward points
2. Spend categories like rent, education, utilities, government, insurance, charity, supermarket : you earn 0.50 reward point worth 12 paise, on every ₹100 you spend.

▶︎ Milestone benefits : You get 4000 reward points worth ₹1000, upon spending 1 lakh OR till your credit limit (whichever is higher) on your card, within a calendar quarter.

▶︎ Complimentary access to airport lounges in India – 3 per quarter

▶︎ Reduced fee of 2% on international credit card transactions

▶︎ Fuel surcharge waiver, upto ₹250 per month
– You get 1% fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations across India
– Only on fuel transactions between ₹400 and ₹5000, and
– Only on fuel spends upto ₹25,000 per month, since the maximum waiver is limited to ₹250 per monthly card statement cycle

▶︎ Complimentary insurance benefits : You get free insurance covers-
– Professional indemnity insurance cover of ₹5 lakhs
– Air accident death cover of ₹15 lakhs
– Non-air accident death cover of ₹5 lakhs

Benefits
– Lifetime free card, there is no annual fee
– Complimentary domestic airport lounge access (3 per quarter)
– Reduced fee of 2% on international card transactions

Drawbacks to consider
– You could get higher reward rates on other cards

Lifetime free card, exclusively for Indian Army Personnel

2.50% cashback on department store and grocery purchases
– You earn 10 reward points worth ₹2.50, on every ₹100 you spend in these categories. 1 reward point = ₹0.25, and can be redeemed for cashback.
– This benefit is valid only on total purchases upto ₹10,000 spends per month, across these categories. Since you can earn a maximum number of 1000 reward points at this accelerated rate, per monthly card statement cycle.

0.50% cashback on all other card spends
– You earn 2 reward points worth ₹0.50 or 50 paise, on every ₹100 you spend on all other purchases. 1 reward point = ₹0.25, and can be redeemed for cashback.
– Exceptions :
1. Fuel : You earn no reward points
2. Spend categories like rent, education, utilities, government, insurance, charity, supermarket : You earn 1 reward point worth 25 paise, on every ₹100 you spend.

Complimentary access to airport lounges in India – 2 per quarter

Complimentary golf rounds / golf lessons – 1 per quarter

1% fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations across India 
– Only on fuel transactions between ₹400 and ₹5000, and
– Only on upto ₹25,000 fuel spend per month, since the maximum waiver is capped at ₹250 per monthly card statement cycle

Benefits
– Lifetime free card, there is no annual fee
– Good cashback of 2.50% on department store and grocery purchases
– Complimentary access to airport lounges in India – 2 per quarter
– Complimentary golf rounds / golf lessons – 1 per quarter
– Simple reward redemption process, reward points can be converted to cashback

Drawbacks to consider
– Low rewards on non-shopping spends like travel, fuel, utility bills payments.

Lifetime free card : The card has no annual fee.

1% cashback on all card spends 
– You earn ₹1 cashback, on every ₹100 you spend on your card.
– This benefit is applicable only on spends upto ₹10000 per month, since the maximum cashback is restricted to ₹100 per monthly card statement cycle.
– Exceptions : No cashback is given on the following card spends – fuel, utility, insurance, cash withdrawals, EMIs, and bank fees.

Fuel surcharge waiver : 1% fuel surcharge waiver is given only on fuel transactions upto ₹4000, and only at HPCL pumps.

Benefits
– Lifetime free card
– Good starter card

Drawbacks to consider
– Rewards & benefits are low

Guaranteed approval card against fixed deposit – no income proof required || no credit score required
– Minimum fixed deposit amount required is ₹15,000.

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

0.50% benefit on all spends
– You earn 2 reward points worth ₹0.50, on every ₹100 you spend on all purchases
– 1 reward point = ₹0.25.
Exceptions –
1. Fuel : You earn no reward points
2. Spend categories like rent, education, utilities, government, insurance, charity, supermarket : You earn 1 reward points worth 25 paise, on every ₹100 you spend.

Fuel surcharge waiver, upto ₹250 per month : You get a 1% fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations across India
– Only on fuel transactions between ₹400 and ₹5000, and
– Only on fuel purchases upto ₹25,000 per month (since the waiver amount is capped at ₹250 per monthly card statement cycle)

Benefits
– This card is ideal for individuals who may not have regular income AND/OR for those who do not have a good credit history – like students, first jobbers, homemakers, gig economy workers, senior citizens, travellers, and self-employed individuals. Hence it is a good starter card for beginners who are starting or rebuilding their credit journey.
– Credit card is lifetime free

Drawbacks
– Low reward rate of 0.50%

Lifetime free card, exclusively for Indian Coast Guards Personnel

2.50% cashback on department store and grocery purchases
– You earn 10 reward points worth ₹2.50, on every ₹100 you spend in these categories. 1 reward point = ₹0.25, and can be redeemed for cashback.
– This benefit is valid only on combined total purchases upto ₹10,000 spends per month , across these categories. Since you can earn a maximum number of 1000 reward points at this accelerated rate, per monthly card billing cycle.

0.50% benefits on all other spends
– You earn 2 reward points worth ₹0.50 or 50 paise, on every ₹100 you spend on all other purchases. 1 reward point = ₹0.25, and can be redeemed for cashback.
– Exceptions :
1. Fuel : You earn no reward points
2. Spend categories like rent, education, utilities, government, insurance, charity, supermarket : you earn 1 reward point worth 25 paise, on every ₹100 you spend.

Complimentary access to airport lounges in India – 2 per quarter

Complimentary golf rounds / golf lessons – 1 per quarter

Fuel surcharge waiver 
– You get 1% fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations across India
– Only on fuel transactions between ₹400 and ₹5000, and
– Only on fuel purchases upto ₹25,000 per month, since the maximum waiver is capped at ₹250 per monthly card billing cycle

Benefits
– Lifetime free card, there is no annual fee
– Good cashback of 2.50% on department store and grocery purchases
– Complimentary access to airport lounges in India – 2 per quarter
– Complimentary golf rounds / golf lessons – 1 per quarter

Drawbacks to consider
– Low rewards on non-shopping spends like travel, fuel, utility bills payments.

Lifetime free card, exclusively for Assam Rifles Personnel

2.50% cashback on department store and grocery purchases – on purchases upto ₹10,000 per month
– You earn 10 reward points worth ₹2.50, on every ₹100 you spend in these categories. 1 reward point = ₹0.25, and can be redeemed for cashback.
– This benefit is valid only on combined total purchases upto ₹10,000 spends per month , across these categories. Since you can earn a maximum number of 1000 reward points at this accelerated rate, per monthly card billing cycle.

0.50% benefits on all other spends
– You earn 2 reward points worth ₹0.50 or 50 paise, on every ₹100 you spend on all other purchases. 1 reward point = ₹0.25, and can be redeemed for cashback.
– Exceptions:
1. Fuel : You earn no reward points
2. Spend categories like rent, education, utilities, government, insurance, charity, supermarket : you earn 1 reward point worth 25 paise, on every ₹100 you spend.

Complimentary access to airport lounges in India – 2 per quarter

Complimentary golf rounds / golf lessons – 1 per quarter

Fuel surcharge waiver, upto ₹250 per month
– You get 1% fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations across India
– Only on fuel transactions between ₹400 and ₹5000, and
– Only on fuel purchases upto ₹25,000 per month, since the maximum waiver is capped at ₹250 per monthly card billing cycle

Benefits
– Lifetime free card, there is no annual fee
– Good cashback of 2.50% on department store and grocery purchases
– Complimentary access to airport lounges in India – 2 per quarter
– Complimentary golf rounds / golf lessons – 1 per quarter

Drawbacks to consider
– Low rewards on non-shopping spends like travel, fuel, utility bills payments.

Lifetime free card, exclusively for Indian Defence Personnel
– There is no annual fee charged on the card, the card is lifetime free.
– Welcome offer : You get a complimentary 3 month Disney Hotstar subscription, on card activation.

1.25% cashback on department store purchases, grocery purchases and movie spends
– You earn 5 reward points worth ₹1.25, on every ₹100 you spend in these categories
– Only on combined total purchases upto ₹20,000 spends per month , across these categories. Since you can earn a maximum number of 1000 reward points at this accelerated rate, per monthly card billing cycle.
– 1 reward point = ₹0.25, and can be redeemed as cashback

0.25% cashback on all other spends
– You earn 1 reward point worth ₹0.25 or 25 paise, on every ₹100 you spend on all other purchases. 1 reward point = ₹0.25, and can be redeemed as cashback.
– Exceptions-
1. Fuel : You earn no reward points
2. Spend categories like rent, education, utilities, government, insurance, charity, supermarket : you earn 0.5 reward point worth 12 paise, on every ₹100 you spend.

Fuel surcharge waiver, upto ₹250 per month
– You get 1% fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations across India
– On fuel transactions between ₹400 and ₹5,000 only AND
– Only on upto ₹25,000 fuel spend per month, since the maximum waiver is capped at ₹250 per monthly card billing cycle

Complimentary insurance benefits : You get free ‘Accidental Death Cover’ (Air & Non-Air : ₹20 lakhs), for financial protection of your family

Zero liability on lost card : In case you lose your credit card, you need to report loss of card immediately to ensure zero liability on any fraudulent transactions.

Benefits
– Lifetime free card, there is no annual fee
– Higher cashback of 1.25% on department store & grocery purchases, and also on movie spends

Drawbacks to consider
– You could get higher rewards on other cards.

▶︎ This card is exclusively for Indian Navy Personnel

▶︎ Lifetime free card : There is no annual fee charged on the card, the card is lifetime free.

▶︎ 1.25% benefit on department store purchases and grocery purchases
– You earn 5 reward points worth ₹1.25, on every ₹100 you spend in these categories. 1 reward point = ₹0.25, and can be redeemed for cashback.
– This benefit is valid only on combined total purchases upto ₹15,000 per month, across these categories. Since you can earn a maximum number of 750 special reward points at this accelerated rate, per monthly card billing cycle.

▶︎ 0.25% basic benefit on all other card spends
– You earn 1 reward point worth ₹0.25 or 25 paise, on every ₹100 you spend on all other purchases. 1 reward point = ₹0.25, and can be redeemed for cashback.
– Exceptions :
1. Fuel : You earn no reward points
2. Rent, education, utilities, government, insurance, charity, and supermarket spends : You earn 0.5 reward point worth 12 paise, on every ₹100 you spend.

▶︎ Fuel surcharge waiver, upto ₹100 per month :
– You get 1% fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations across India
– Only on fuel transactions between ₹400 and ₹5000, and
– Only on upto ₹10,000 fuel spend per month, since the maximum waiver is capped at ₹100 per monthly card billing cycle

Benefits
– Lifetime free card
– Exclusive card for Indian Navy Personnel
– Simple reward redemption process, reward points can be converted to cashback

Drawbacks to consider
– Reward rates are low

3% cashback on the following card spends - online food delivery || local commute || entertainment
- You get ₹3 cashback, on every ₹100 you spend in these categories

1% cashback on all other card spends
- You get ₹1 cashback, on every ₹100 you spend on all other card purchases
- Exceptions : You do not get any reward points on wallet reloads, rental payments, cash withdrawals, fuel spends, gift cards, insurance, jewelry, government services, education, EMI transactions, UPI transactions of less than Rs. 2000

Restriction on cashback : You can get a maximum cashback of ₹1500 per month

Complimentary access to airport lounges in India - 4 times per year

Fuel surcharge waiver
- You get a 1% fuel surcharge waiver only on fuel transactions between ₹400 and ₹5000.
- And on fuel purchases of upto ₹40000 per month, since the maximum waiver amount is restricted to ₹400 per month.

Dining benefits through EazyDiner partnership – 15% discount (upto ₹500), once per month
– Valid once a month.
– You get a 15% discount (up to ₹500), at over 4,000 restaurants nationwide. Minimum order amount of ₹2,500 is required.
– Hence you get a 15% discount on orders between ₹2500 and ₹3333. On orders above ₹3333, your discount percentage will fall below 15%.

Benefits
- Lifetime free card, UPI enabled
- Good starter card

Drawbacks to consider
- You can get comparatively higher reward rates on your card spending, especially on large purchases like travel and shopping

Lifetime free card

1.33% reward (in terms of airmiles), on all annual card purchases upto  ₹4 lakhs (X)
- You earn 1.3 reward points worth 1.3 airmiles, on every ₹100 you spend (2 reward points on every ₹150 spend)
- 1 reward point = 1 British Airways Airmile (called Avios). You get a lower value of reward points on HSBC's rewards redemption platform, or if you convert reward points into airmiles of other airlines.

6.66% reward (in terms of airmiles), on all annual card purchases between ₹4 lakhs and ₹6.25 lakhs (5X)
- You earn 6.6 reward points worth 6.6 airmiles, on every ₹100 you spend (10 reward points on every ₹150 spend)
- The 5X accelerated reward points are restricted to 15000 per year, which you will reach when you reach ₹6.25 lakhs annual card spend
- 1 reward point = 1 British Airways Airmile (called Avios)

Fuel surcharge waiver, upto ₹250 per month
- You get a 1% fuel surcharge waiver on fuel transactions between ₹400 and ₹4000 only. And on fuel spends upto ₹25000 per month, since the waiver amount is restricted to ₹250 per month.

Benefits
- Lifetime free card
- If you utilize the 5X rewards benefit well and redeem for air miles, you can earn a good reward rate, especially for a lifetime free card

Drawbacks to consider
- Reward rate for lower card spends is not very attractive

▶︎ 0.83% benefit on fuel purchases and fine-dining spends (5X)
– You earn 3.33 reward points worth ₹0.83 (83 paise), on every ₹100 you spend at fine-dining outlets.
– 1 reward point = ₹0.25 (25 paise), and can be redeemed on the rewards portal of the bank (R360)

▶︎ 0.16% benefit on all other purchases (X)
– You earn 0.66 reward points worth ₹0.16 (16 paise), on every ₹100 you spend at fine-dining outlets.
– 1 reward point = ₹0.25 (25 paise), and can be redeemed on the rewards portal of the bank (R360)
– Exceptions : The following transactions do not earn any reward points – returned purchases, disputed or unauthorized/fraudulent transactions, transactions not initiated by the cardholder, finance charges, any other charges and fees, charged back transactions, cash advances.

Benefits
– Lifetime free card, only if you apply through the online channel only

Drawbacks to consider
– Low reward rates on card spending