Utility Bill Payment Credit Cards in India 2026

2% cashback on grocery purchases || department store purchases || utility bill payments – on purchases upto ₹2500 per month
– You get ₹2 (as cashback), on every ₹100 you spend in these categories
– This is valid only on purchases upto ₹2500 per month, since the maximum cashback at this rate is restricted to ₹50 per month

1% cashback on all other card spends, on spends upto ₹5000 per month
– You get ₹1 (as cashback), on every ₹100 you spend
– This is valid only on purchases upto ₹5000 per month, since the maximum cashback at this rate is restricted to ₹50 per month
.- Exceptions : No cashback is given on following card spends – fuel, rent and wallet loads.

Complimentary railway lounge access – 2 per quarter

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, since the waiver amount is restricted to ₹100 per month
– Some fuel pumps may charge more than 1% surcharge, the monthly waiver would still be capped at ₹100 in all cases

Benefits
– Low annual fee of ₹199
– Low annual card spend requirement of ₹40,000, to get annual fee waiver from 2nd year onwards
– 2% cashback on grocery purchases, department store purchases, utility bill payments

Drawbacks
– Low monthly spend limit to earn 2% cashback on the 3 promotion categories (grocery purchases, department store purchases, utility bill payments)

Benefits
– Attractive benefit rate of 5.80% on monthly fuel spends at IOCL outlets – 4.80% on fuel purchases PLUS 1% waiver on fuel surcharge
– Low annual spend target (of ₹50,000) to get renewal fees waived off
– Attractive reward rate of 4.80% on grocery purchases and bill payments
– So, overall it is a good entry-level fuel card, since it gives accelerated rewards on fuel upto a monthly fuel spend of ₹3,000 and also has a low annual fee waiver threshold of ₹50,000
– 1% – 10% cashback on various spends, on HDFC SmartBuy.

Drawbacks
– To earn accelerated fuel rewards, it is necessary to visit IOCL Outlets specifically, hence one needs to plan more when refuelling
– Not ideal for high fuel spenders, for those spending more than ₹3000 per month
– The redemption process is not as straightforward as a simple cashback card.

Upto 10% benefit on Tata Neu App, on partner Tata Brands
✔︎ 5% benefit on partner Tata brands on Tata Neu app: You earn 5 NeuCoins worth ₹5, on every ₹100 you spend on Tata Neu. This is valid only on non-EMI spends on Tata Neu.
✔︎ Additional 5% benefit on select Tata brands on Tata Neu app, as a Tata Neu Pass member :
– As a NeuPass member, you earn additional 5 NeuCoins worth ₹5, on every ₹100 you spend on Tata Neu (on select categories). You need to download the Tata Neu App and register for Tata NeuPass.

5% special benefit on select Tata brands, outside Tata Neu App 
– You earn 5 NeuCoins worth ₹5, on every ₹100 you spend on partner Tata brands (if you spend directly online/offline at these outlets).
– This is valid only on non-EMI purchases.

1.50% basic benefit on all other card purchases : You earn 1.50 NeuCoins worth ₹1.50, on every ₹100 you spend on all other card purchases

1.50% benefit on UPI spends (on Rupay card version) : You earn 1.50 NeuCoins worth ₹1.50, on every ₹100 you spend on UPI payments – capped at a maximum of 500 NeuCoins per calendar month.

Complimentary visits to airport lounges outside India – 1 time per quarter 

Complimentary visits to airport lounges in India – 2 times per quarter 

1% fuel surcharge waiver, upto ₹500 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 ₹50,000 per month (since the waiver amount is capped at  ₹500 per monthly card statement cycle)

Complimentary insurance benefits
– Accidental air death cover worth ₹1 Crore,
– Emergency overseas hospitalisation coverage of up to ₹15 lakhs
– Lost card liability cover of up to ₹9 lakhs

Benefits
– Good card choice for those who like to shop at various Tata brands
– Complimentary airport lounge access both in India and abroad
– 1.50% rewards even on UPI spends, on Rupay variant of the card

Drawbacks
– Attractive benefits are restricted to only Tata brands, hence it does not give cardholders a wide choice to spend and earn rewards

5% cashback on fuel purchases (including 1% fuel surcharge waiver), upto ₹200 per month
– Only on fuel purchases upto ₹4000 per month (since maximum cashback per month is capped at ₹200), and
– Only on fuel transactions below ₹2000 (since maximum cashback per transaction is capped at ₹100)

5% cashback on phone bill payments, upto ₹200 per month
– Only on bill payments upto ₹4000 per month (since monthly cashback is capped at ₹200), and
– Only on bill transactions between ₹750 and ₹2000 (since maximum cashback per transaction is capped at ₹100, and minimum transaction amount required is ₹750)
– Payment needs to be made through StandChart’s Billpay platform

5% cashback on utility bill payments, upto ₹100 per month
– Only on bill payments upto ₹2000 per month (since monthly cashback is capped at ₹100), and
– Only on transactions above ₹750
– Payment needs to be made through StandChart’s Billpay platform

0.16% benefits on all other card purchases 
– You earn 0.66 reward points worth ₹0.15 (15 paise), on every ₹100 you spend on all other purchases.
– 1 reward point = ₹0.25 or 25 paise, and can be redeemed on the rewards portal of the bank (R360), for products, vouchers, services and more.
– No reward points are given on returned purchases, disputed or unauthorized/fraudulent transactions, finance charges, card account fees, cash withdrawals and charged back transactions

Complimentary Priority Pass Membership (Only for SCB Premium Banking customers)
– You get complimentary Priority Pass membership granting access to more than 1000 airport lounges worldwide.
– You get complimentary lounge visits – once per month (only if you have spent a minimum of ₹10,000 in the previous month on your card).

Benefits
– Good cashback rate on fuel purchases, phone bill payments and utility bill payments
– Comparatively low annual card spend target of ₹90,000, to get annual fee waived

Drawbacks to consider
– Monthly spend limits to earn 5% cashback are on the lower side

7% benefit on Spicejet spends (Spicejet mobile app or website)
– You earn 14 SpiceClub Points worth ₹7, on every ₹100 you spend at Spicejet
– 1 SpiceClub Point = ₹0.50 (50 paise), and can be used to book Spicejet flights

3% benefit on online food orders || online bill payment || online entertainment
– You earn 6 SpiceClub Points worth ₹3, on every ₹100 you spend in these categories
– 1 SpiceClub Point = ₹0.50 (50 paise), and can be used to book Spicejet flights

1.50% benefit on all other card spends
– You earn 3 SpiceClub Points worth ₹1.50, on every ₹100 you spend on all other card purchases
– 1 SpiceClub Point = ₹0.50 (50 paise), and can be used to book Spicejet flights
- Exceptions : No SpiceClub Points are given on fuel spends, EMI transactions, purchases converted to EMI post facto, wallet loading transactions, cash advances, government services, insurance services, education services, rental payments, payment of outstanding balances, payment of card fees and other card charges.

Upto 1.25% additional milestone benefit
– You get 4000 SpiceClub Points worth ₹2000, at annual card spend of ₹2 lakhs
– You get an additional 6000 SpiceClub Points worth ₹3000, at annual card spend of ₹4 lakhs
Hence you can get a total of 10,000 SpiceClub Points worth ₹5000, at annual card spend of ₹4 lakhs – 1.25% benefit.

Complimentary domestic airport lounge access – 8 per year

Complimentary SpiceClub Gold membership, benefits include –
– Welcome vouchers worth ₹7500
– Priority checkin
– 2 free upgrades & meals
– 1 free change/ cancellation

Dining benefits (Dining Delights program)
– Offer valid once per month
– 25% discount (upto ₹800) at restaurants, in partnership with EazyDiner
– Minimum order amount of ₹2,500.
– Hence you get a 25% discount on orders between ₹2500 and ₹3200. On orders above ₹3200, your discount percentage will be below 25%.

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 ₹40000 per month, since the maximum waiver is limited to ₹400 per month

Benefits
– High reward rate on Spicejet spends
– Good welcome offers

Drawbacks to consider
– You would need to consider other cards, to earn rewards on non-travel spends like shopping, fuel, and more.

5% cashback on following Paytm spends - travel bookings (flights, train & bus) || movie tickets || shopping at Paytm Mall
- You earn ₹5 cashback, on every ₹100 you spend in these categories (no limit on cashback)

2% special cashback on all other Paytm spends 
- You earn ₹2 cashback, on every ₹100 you spend on all other Paytm transaction (no limit on cashback)

1% cashback on all other spends (non-Paytm spends) 
– You earn ₹1 cashback, on every ₹100 you spend on all other transactions (no limit on cashback)
– Exception : No cashback is given on rent transactions, wallet loads and fuel purchases.

Cashback is credited as Paytm vouchers, in your Paytm Wallet

Upto 0.6% additional benefit at certain yearly spend targets (milestone benefits)
– You earn ₹2000 (in gift vouchers), at ₹4 lakhs yearly card spend
– You earn ₹4000 (in gift vouchers), at ₹6 lakhs yearly card spend
(You can choose between gift vouchers of Hush Puppies/Bata OR Pantaloons)

Complimentary access to airport lounges in India - 1 time per quarter 

Free Priority Pass membership worth US $99, for international airport lounges 
– You get free Priority Pass membership for the first 2 years
– While the Priority Pass membership is free, you need to pay for each visit to the lounge (US $32 per visit, please refer to Priority Pass website to get latest charges)

Complimentary cyber fraud insurance of ₹2 lakhs - to protect against unauthorized transactions on your credit card, giving you peace of mind

1% fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations, upto ₹250 per month
– Only on fuel transactions between ₹400 and ₹5000, and
– Only on fuel purchases upto ₹25000 per month, since the maximum waiver is restricted to ₹250 per monthly card statement cycle

Benefits :
– Good card for Paytm users – since you get upto 5% cashback on a variety of spends, plus milestone related benefits
– Airport lounge benefits

Drawbacks to consider :
– You need to consider other cards to earn higher rewards on non-Paytm purchases
– Not a good card for people who prefer in-store shopping, and do not like online shopping

5% cashback on various spends at Paytm – Prepaid recharges || Utility bill payments || Movie tickets || Mini App
– You earn 5 cashpoints worth ₹5, on every ₹100 you spend on these Paytm transactions – only on spends upto ₹30000 per month (since maximum cashback at this special rate is restricted to ₹1500 per month)
– 1 cashpoint = ₹1. Cashpoints can be redeemed as cashback against your card statement.

3% cashback on select partners – Swiggy || AJIO || Big Basket || Uber
– You earn 3 cashpoints worth ₹3, on every ₹100 you spend at these select partners – only on spends upto ₹16,666 per month (since maximum cashback at this special rate is restricted to ₹500 per month).
– 1 cashpoint = ₹1. Cashpoints can be redeemed as cashback against your card statement.

1% cashback on all other spends
– You earn 1 cashpoints worth ₹1, on every ₹100 you spend on all other transactions – only on spends upto ₹1,00,000 per month (since maximum cashback is restricted to ₹1,000 per month)
– Exceptions – Cashback is not given on wallet loads, fuel spends, EMI spends, rental spends and government spends.
– 1 cashpoint = ₹1. Cashpoints can be redeemed as cashback against your card statement.

Milestone benefit – additional benefit upto 1%, on quarterly card spend of ₹50,000
– You earn ₹500 upon spending ₹50,000 or more on your card each quarter (only for non-EMI, non-wallet and non-rental card spends).

Complimentary domestic airport lounge access – 2 per quarter

Fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations, upto ₹500 per month
– Only on fuel transactions between ₹400 and ₹5000, and
– Only on fuel purchases upto ₹50000 per month, since the maximum waiver is limited to ₹500 per month

Benefits
– Good card for Paytm users, you get good cashback on various Paytm spends
– You also get higher cashback on select partners
– Complimentary domestic airport lounge access – 2 per quarter

Drawbacks to consider
– Not a good card for other major spending needs like shopping, fuel etc.

3% cashback on various spends at Paytm : Prepaid recharges || Utility bill payments || Movie tickets || Mini App – on spends upto ₹16,666 per month
– You earn 3 cashpoints worth ₹3, on every ₹100 you spend in these categories – on spends upto ₹16,666 per month (since maximum cashback at this special rate is restricted to ₹500 per month)
– 1 cashpoint = ₹1, and can be redeemed as cashback against your card statement.

2% cashback on all other select Paytm spends – on spends upto ₹25000 per month
– You earn 2 cashpoints worth ₹2, on every ₹100 you spend in these categories – on spends upto ₹25,000 per month (since maximum cashback at this special rate is restricted to ₹500 per month)
– 1 cashpoint = ₹1, and can be redeemed as cashback against your card statement.

1% cashback on all other spends – on spends upto ₹1 lakh per month
– You earn 1 cashpoints worth ₹1, on every ₹100 you spend on all other card transactions – on card spends upto ₹1 lakh per month (since maximum cashback is restricted to ₹1,000 per month)
– Exceptions : Cashback is not given on wallet loads, fuel spends, EMI spends, rental spends and government spends.
– 1 cashpoint = ₹1, and can be redeemed as cashback against your card statement.

Milestone benefit – additional benefit of upto 1%
– You earn ₹100 cashback, on monthly card spend of ₹10,000 (only for non-EMI, non-wallet and non-rental card spends).

Zero cost liability on lost credit card : If you lose your card & report it immediately to the 24-hour call centre, you have zero liability on any fraudulent transactions made on your card.

Fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations, upto ₹250 per month
– Only on fuel transactions between ₹400 and ₹5000, and
– Only on fuel purchases upto ₹25000 per month, since the maximum waiver is limited to ₹250 per month

Benefits
– Good card for Paytm users, you get good cashback on various Paytm spends
– Low annual card spend requirement of ₹50,000, to waive annual fee from 2nd year onwards

Drawbacks to consider
– Not a good card for other major spends like shopping, travel, fuel etc.

6.50% earning on HPCL fuel purchases (petrol, diesel & LPG)
– 4% benefit on HPCL fuel purchases, on purchases upto ₹10,000 per month : Earn 16 reward points worth ₹4, on every ₹100 you spend at HPCL pumps – only on purchases upto ₹10,000 per month.1 reward point = ₹0.25 (25 paise), and can be redeemed on IDFC First Bank’s Rewards Platform
– 1.50% benefit on HPCL fuel purchases through HP Pay App, on purchases upto ₹5000 per month : Earn 6 Payback Points worth ₹1.50, on every ₹100 you spend at HPCL outlets through HP Pay app – only on spends upto ₹5000 per month. 1 Payback point = ₹0.25 (25 paise), and can be redeemed on Payback India (now called Zillion)
– 1% fuel surcharge waiver on purchases at all fuel stations, on purchases upto ₹20,000 per month

5% benefit on grocery purchases & utility expenses, on purchases upto ₹4000 per month
– You earn 20 reward points worth ₹5, on every ₹100 you spend on grocery & utility spends – only on total purchases upto ₹4000 per month
– 1 reward point = ₹0.25 (25 paise), and can be redeemed on IDFC First Bank’s Rewards Platform

5% benefit on FASTag, on recharges upto ₹2000 per month
– You earn 20 reward points worth ₹5, on every ₹100 you spend on FASTag recharges – only on recharges upto ₹2000 per month.
– 1 reward point = ₹0.25 (25 paise), and can be redeemed on IDFC First Bank’s Rewards Platform.
– This is valid only if done through FIRST forward and IDFC FIRST Mobile Banking app

0.50% basic benefit on all other card spends
– You earn 2 points worth ₹0.50 (50 paise), on every ₹100 you spend on all other purchases
– 1 reward point = ₹0.25 (25 paise), and can be redeemed on IDFC First Bank’s Rewards Platform
– Exceptions : No reward points are given on following card spends – HPCL fuel & LPG spends beyond monthly capping, non-HPCL fuel, insurance premium, EMI transactions & cash withdrawals

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) – through Global Assure
– You can avail this benefit up to 4 times a year

Complimentary insurance covers
- ₹25000 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 caused by external, visible and violent means.
- Credit shield cover of ₹50,000 – for unpaid bills on the card, in the event of an accidental death of the cardholder. This protects and gives peace of mind to legal heirs / next of kin.

Benefits
- Attractive benefit rate of 6.50% on fuel purchases
- Good benefit rate of 5% on grocery purchases, utility bills and FASTag recharges
- Additional benefits, such as complimentary road side assistance, insurance benefits, and deals on partner platforms like Zoom Car and ‘Eco Rent A Car’

Drawbacks
- Cardholders are restricted to HPCL pumps, to avail attractive fuel benefits

5% benefit at Aditya Birla Fashion (online and retail stores) - Louis Philippe, Van Heusen, Allen Solly, Peter England, American Eagle, Forever 21, Pantaloons, The Collective, Simon Carter, Ralph Lauren, Hackett London, Ted Baker and Fred Perry. And also Vodafone Idea (Vi)
– 20 reward points worth ₹5, on every 100 you spend at these stores
– 1 reward point = upto ₹0.25, and can be redeemed for gift vouchers & products at SBI Card’s rewards redemption platform. Redemption options can be restrictive. On many redemption options, you would get a value lower than 25 paise for each reward point.

2.50% benefit on dining & entertainment spends || hotel spends
– 10 reward point worth ₹2.50, on every 100 you spend on these categories
– 1 reward point = upto ₹0.25, and can be redeemed for gift vouchers & products at SBI Card’s rewards redemption platform

0.25% benefit on all other card spends
– 1 reward point worth ₹0.25, on every 100 you spend on all other card transaction
– 1 reward point = upto ₹0.25, and can be redeemed for gift vouchers & products at SBI Card’s rewards redemption platform
– Exceptions : No reward points are given on fuel spends, utilities, and mobile wallet upload

Additional reward, upto 0.50% (milestone benefit)
– 3000 reward points worth ₹750, at ₹1.50 lakh annual card spend (0.50% benefit)
– Additional 3000 reward points worth ₹750, at ₹3 lakh annual card spend. Hence you could earn 6000 reward points worth ₹1500, at ₹3 lakh annual card spend (0.50% benefit)

Complimentary airport lounge access in India – 4 per year (maximum 1 per quarter)

Fuel surcharge waiver upto ₹100 per month
– 1% fuel surcharge waiver, on fuel transactions upto ₹3000 only, and
– Only on fuel spends upto ₹10000 per month, since the maximum waiver is capped at ₹100 per month.

Benefits
– Good card for frequent shoppers at Aditya Birla Stores

Drawbacks to consider
– Redemption options can be restrictive. On many redemption options, you would get a value lower than 25 paise for each reward point.

5% earning on HPCL purchases (fuel & LPG)
■ 2.50% benefit on HPCL fuel purchases – only on purchases upto ₹5000 per month
– You earn 10 reward points worth ₹2.50, on every ₹100 you spend at HPCL pumps –
– This is valid only on fuel purchases upto ₹5000 per month, since the maximum number of special reward points is restricted to 500 reward points per month.
– 1 reward point = 0.25 (25 paise), and can be redeemed on IDFC First’s rewards redemption platform for vouchers, products and more.
■ Additional 1.50% benefit on HPCL fuel purchases through HP Pay App 
– You earn additional 6 Payback Points worth ₹1.50, on every ₹100 you spend at HPCL outlets through the HP Pay app
– This is valid only on fuel purchases upto ₹5,000 per month.
– 1 Payback point = ₹0.25 (25 paise), and can be redeemed on Payback India (now called Zillion).
■ 1% fuel surcharge waiver on fuel purchases at all fuel stations – on all fuel expenses upto ₹5,000 per month.
(Fuel includes petrol, diesel & LPG)

2.50% benefit on grocery purchases & utility expenses – only on spends upto ₹4000 per month
– You earn 10 reward points worth ₹2.50, on every ₹100 you spend in these categories.
– This is valid only on total purchases of up to ₹4000 per month in these categories, since the maximum number of special reward points is restricted to 400 reward points per month.
– 1 reward point = 0.25 (25 paise), and can be redeemed on IDFC First’s rewards redemption platform for vouchers, products and more.

2.50% benefit on FASTag recharges – only on recharges upto ₹2000 per month
– You earn 10 reward points worth ₹2.50, on every ₹100 you spend on FASTag recharges.
– This is valid only on up to ₹2000 of recharges every month, since the maximum number of special reward points is restricted to 200 reward points per month.
– 1 reward point = 0.25 (25 paise), and can be redeemed on IDFC First’s rewards redemption platform for vouchers, products and more.
– IDFC FIRST FASTag transactions are eligible for rewards only if done through FIRST forward and IDFC FIRST Mobile Banking app

0.33% basic benefit on all other card purchases
– You earn 1.33 points worth ₹0.33 (33 paise), on every ₹100 you spend on all other card purchases.
– 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 following card spends & transactions – HPCL fuel & LPG spends beyond monthly capping, non-HPCL fuel, insurance premium, EMI transactions & cash withdrawals.

Emergency complimentary roadside assistance (RSA) package worth ₹1399 – 4 times per year
– 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) – through Global Assure
– You can avail this benefit up to 4 times a year. To know more details, please click here.

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.
– ₹2,00,000 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.
– Credit shield cover of ₹50,000 – for unpaid bills on the card , in the event of accidental death of the cardholder. This protects and gives peace of mind to legal heirs / next of kin.
Above insurance covers are applicable only for an active card i.e cardholder should have done atleast 1 purchase/ATM withdrawal transaction during the last 30 days.

Benefits
– Attractive benefit rate of 5% on monthly fuel purchases
– Good benefit rate of 2.50% on grocery purchases & utility bill payments
– 1st year annual fee is fully covered by joining benefits. Low annual card spend target (of ₹50,000) to get annual fee waived off.
– The card also offers a range of additional benefits, such as complimentary road side assistance, insurance benefits, and deals on partner platforms like Zoom Car and ‘Eco Rent A Car’

Drawbacks
– The card is not attractive for individuals who incur fuel expenses much higher than ₹5000 per month
– You are restricted to HPCL pumps, to avail special fuel benefits

6.50% earning on fuel purchases
✔︎ 4% cashback on all HPCL fuel purchases
– You earn ₹4 cashback, on every ₹100 you spend at HPCL pumps.
– This is valid only on HPCL fuel purchases upto ₹5,000 per month.
✔︎ 1.50% additional benefit on HPCL fuel purchase, only through HP Pay App
– You earn additional 6 Payback Points worth ₹1.50, on every ₹100 you spend at HPCL outlets through the HP Pay app.
– This is valid only on fuel purchases upto ₹5,000 per month.
– 1 Payback point = ₹0.25 (25 paise), and can be redeemed on Payback India (now called zillionrewards).
✔︎ 1% fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations – only on fuel purchases upto ₹4000 per month, since the maximum waiver amount is restricted to ₹40 per month.

5% benefit on departmental store purchases || electricity/ mobile bill payments
– You earn 20 reward points worth ₹5, on every ₹100 you spend in these categories. 1 reward point = ₹0.25 (25 paise), and can be redeemed for vouchers, products and more on ICICI Bank's rewards redemption platform.
– This benefit is valid only on total purchases of upto ₹2000 per month in these categories, since you can earn a maximum of 400 accelerated reward points per month.

0.50% benefit on all other card purchases 
– You earn 2 reward points worth ₹0.50 (50 paise), on every ₹100 you spend on all other purchases.
- 1 reward point = ₹0.25 (25 paise), and can be redeemed for vouchers, products and more on ICICI Bank's rewards redemption platform.

Complimentary airport lounge access in India – 1 per quarter 
– This is valid in a particular quarter only if you have spent a minimum of ₹5000 in the previous 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%.

24/7 automobile assistance privileges – including assistance over the phone, “on-site” vehicle repair, locked or lost keys support, flat tyre support, battery jumpstart, battery replacement & fuel delivery.

Benefits
– Attractive benefit of 6.50% on HPCL fuel spends
– 5% benefit at departmental stores, electricity & mobile bills
– Complimentary lounge access at domestic airport lounges
– Movie ticket benefits of upto ₹400 per month
– 24/7 automobile assistance privileges

Drawbacks
– May not be suitable for high fuel spenders (monthly fuel expenses exceeding ₹5000)
– Low monthly spend limit to get 5% benefit on departmental store purchases, and on electricity & mobile bill payments.
– You will need to consider other cards to earn higher reward on non-fuel spends

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.

5% cashback on Freecharge spends : You earn 5% cashback on all Freecharge spends.

2% cashback on ‘local commute’ spends : You earn 2% cashback on local commute expenses.

1% cashback on all other card spends : You earn 1% cashback on all other spends.
- Exceptions : No cashback is given on wallet loads, fuel spends, cash withdrawal, gold & jewellery transactions, returns & reversals, gift card purchases, government & education spends, EMI transactions, purchases converted to EMI, and rental payments.

Dining benefits through EazyDiner partnership – 15% discount (upto ₹500), once per month
– Valid once a month.
– You get 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
– Good card for frequent Freecharge users, since you get 5% unlimited cashback on various types of spends
– The Axis Bank Freecharge Plus credit card offers an easy cashback process, without complicated procedures or requirements.
– This credit card has a low annual fee. It also offers a low annual card spend target (of ₹50,000), to get an annual fee waiver from 2nd year onwards.

Drawbacks to consider
– It can only be used as a specialist card along with other cards , since it does not offer attractive rewards on other major spending needs such as shopping and travel.

5% cashback on paying utility bills, DTH and mobile recharge (only on Google Pay app) || 4% cashback at Swiggy, Zomato and Ola
✓ Earn ₹5 as cashback, on every ₹100 you spend on-
– utility payments (electricity, water, gas, LPG and broadband)
– DTH
– mobile recharge
(only through the Google Pay app)
✓ Earn ₹4 as cashback, on every ₹100 you spend on –
– food delivery (Swiggy and Zomato)
– ridesharing (Ola)
✓ You can earn a maximum cashback of ₹500 per month in the above 5% & 4% cashback categories

2% cashback on all other card spends : You earn ₹2 as cashback, on every ₹100 you spend on all other card purchases.

Complimentary airport lounge access in India –  4 times per year

Dining benefits through EazyDiner partnership – 15% discount (upto ₹500), once per month
– Valid once a month.
– You get 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%.

1% fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations, upto ₹500 per month 
– Only on fuel transactions between ₹400 and ₹4000, and
– Only on total fuel purchases upto ₹50,000 per month, since the maximum waiver is restricted to ₹500 per month

Benefits
– 2% cashback on all purchases makes it a good choice for those who are looking for a good all round credit card (instead of managing multiple specialist cards to maximize benefits on various purchase categories)
– 5% cashback rate on a variety of bill payments through Google Pay App. (electricity, water, gas, LPG, broadband, DTH and mobile recharges)
– 4% cashback rate on specific food delivery & ridesharing purchases (Swiggy, Zomato and Ola).
– Complimentary lounge access at domestic airports – 4 per year.
– Dining program in partnership with EazyDiner

Drawbacks
– While 2% is a good cashback rate on all purchases, one can earn higher reward rates by getting multiple specialist cards which give higher reward rate on specific purchase categories like online purchases, travel, fuel etc.

25% cashback (upto ₹300 per month) on Airtel bills – via Airtel Thanks App
– 25% cashback on Mobile, Satellite TV (DTH), Internet & wifi (Broadband) bills from Bharti Airtel – only on payments upto ₹1200 per month (since maximum cashback amount is limited to ₹300 per month).

10% cashback (upto ₹300 per month) on water, electricity and gas bills – via Airtel Thanks App
– 10% cashback on your water, electricity and gas bills, only on payments upto ₹3000 per month (since maximum cashback amount is ₹300 per month).

10% cashback (upto ₹500 per month) on grocery purchases (BigBasket) and food orders (Swiggy, Zomato)
– 10% cashback on Swiggy, Zomato, and BigBasket purchases – only on total combined purchases of upto ₹5000 per month (since maximum cashback is ₹500 per month)

1% cashback on all other spends
Exceptions : No cashback is earned on fuel purchases, wallet load transactions, rent payments and property related payments, jewelry & related payments, insurance payments. Please read our full review for more details.

Complimentary access to airport lounges in India – 4 per year

Dining benefits through EazyDiner partnership – 15% discount (upto ₹500), once per month
– Valid once a month.
– You get 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
– Good card for a variety of utility bill payments – mobile, satellite TV, internet & wifi, water, gas, electricity
– Attractive cashback on food ordering (Zomato & Swiggy) & grocery purchases (BigBasket)
– Free airport lounge access in India (4 per year)
– Attractive dining program, and other exclusive benefits from Axis Bank available through Axis Grabdeals platform

Drawbacks-
– May need to look at other credit cards to get high rewards on other major spends like travel, shopping etc. 

Upto 7% benefit on Tata Neu App, on partner Tata Brands
✔︎ 2% benefit on partner Tata brands on Tata Neu app: You earn 2 NeuCoins worth ₹2, on every ₹100 you spend on Tata Neu. This is valid only on non-EMI spends on Tata Neu.
✔︎ Additional 5% benefit on select partner Tata brands on Tata Neu app, as a Neu Pass member :
– As a NeuPass member, you earn additional 5 NeuCoins worth ₹5, on every ₹100 you spend on Tata Neu (on select categories). You need to download the Tata Neu App and register for Tata NeuPass.

2% special benefit on select Tata brands, outside Tata Neu App
– You earn 2 NeuCoins worth ₹2, on every ₹100 you spend on partner Tata brands (if you spend directly online/offline at these outlets).
– This is valid only on non-EMI purchases.

1% basic benefit on all other card purchases : You earn 1 NeuCoins worth ₹1, on every ₹100 you spend on all other card purchases

1% benefit on UPI spends (on Rupay card version) : You earn 1 NeuCoins worth ₹1, on every ₹100 you spend on UPI payments – capped at a maximum of 500 NeuCoins per calendar month.

Complimentary visits to airport lounges in India – 1 time per quarter

1% 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
– Good card choice for those who like to shop at various Tata brands.
– Complimentary airport lounge access in India
– UPI enabled on Rupay version of card, along with 1% reward on UPI spends

Drawbacks
– Attractive benefits are restricted to only Tata brands, hence it does not give cardholders a wide choice to spend and earn rewards