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SBI Card · Active
Open dossier SBI Card PULSE
A lifestyle card differentiated by health and wellness benefits rather than generic shopping cashback.
Annual fee₹1,499 + taxes
Rewards5X reward points on selected health, sports, dining and movie categories on the reviewed SBI listing
LoungeSBI Card PULSE is listed in the current Set A domestic airport-lounge programme; access remains subject to the programme rules and participating-lounge list.
Forex3.50% foreign-currency transaction fee under the current SBI Card MITC; DCC is also listed at 3.50% for qualifying INR-denominated international or overseas-registered-merchant transactions.
Best useUsers who value health/wellness memberships and accelerated rewards in related categories.
3 first-party sourcesReviewed September 11, 2026
ICICI Bank · Active
Open dossier ICICI Bank Coral Credit Card
A mainstream ICICI lifestyle card combining modest rewards, movie offers, fuel-surcharge waiver and spend-conditioned domestic lounge access.
Annual fee₹500 + GST
Rewards2 ICICI Bank Reward Points per ₹100 on eligible retail spends; 1 point per ₹100 on eligible utility and insurance spends on the reviewed issuer page
Lounge1 complimentary domestic airport lounge visit per quarter after ₹75,000 spend in the preceding calendar quarter, for the primary cardholder; 1 complimentary railway lounge visit per quarter is listed separately.
Forex3.5% foreign-currency markup
Best useEntry-to-mid-tier users who value movie discounts, basic rewards and occasional domestic lounge access enough to justify a ₹500 annual fee.
3 first-party sourcesReviewed September 11, 2026
ICICI Bank · Active
Open dossier ICICI Bank Rubyx Credit Card
A premium-lifestyle ICICI card with dual-network variants, welcome vouchers, lounge access, movie discounts and milestone rewards.
Annual fee₹2,000 + GST
Rewards2 Reward Points per ₹100 on eligible domestic spends, 4 per ₹100 on eligible international spends and 1 per ₹100 on eligible utility/insurance spends on the reviewed issuer page
Lounge2 complimentary domestic airport lounge visits per quarter per eligible dual-card variant after ₹75,000 spend in the preceding spend quarter; the current product page also lists 8 complimentary railway lounge visits annually.
Forex3.5% foreign-currency markup
Best useUpper-mid-tier lifestyle users who value lounge, movie, golf and concierge benefits more than pure cashback.
3 first-party sourcesReviewed September 11, 2026
ICICI Bank · Active
Open dossier ICICI Bank Sapphiro Credit Card
A premium ICICI lifestyle card with a substantial joining fee, recurring annual fee, airport-lounge benefits, BookMyShow privileges and golf/concierge positioning.
Annual fee₹3,500 + GST
RewardsICICI Bank Reward Points plus premium welcome vouchers and lifestyle benefits; current issuer terms control earning exclusions and redemption value
Lounge4 complimentary domestic airport lounge visits per quarter under the current product proposition, subject to ₹75,000 spend in the preceding calendar quarter; dual-card variants allocate 2 visits per variant. The card also lists 2 complimentary international lounge visits annually.
Forex3.5% foreign-currency markup
Best usePremium lifestyle and travel users who can use the welcome vouchers, lounges, movie offers and golf benefits enough to offset the fee.
4 first-party sourcesReviewed September 11, 2026
ICICI Bank · Active
Open dossier ICICI Bank Emeralde Private Metal Credit Card
An invite-only super-premium ICICI metal card with unlimited airport lounge access, premium memberships, 2% forex markup and a ₹12,499 annual fee.
Annual fee₹12,499 + GST
Rewards6 Reward Points per ₹200 on eligible retail spends on the reviewed issuer page, with category-specific caps for grocery, utilities, education and insurance
LoungeUnlimited complimentary domestic and international airport lounge access for primary and Plus card members on the reviewed issuer page
Forex2% foreign-currency markup
Best useInvite-only high-spend customers who can use unlimited lounges, premium memberships, golf, concierge and travel protections enough to justify the fee.
4 first-party sourcesReviewed September 11, 2026
ICICI Bank · Active
Open dossier Times Black ICICI Bank Credit Card
A super-premium ICICI/Times Internet Visa card with unlimited lounge access, 1.49% forex markup and an expensive lifestyle-heavy benefit stack.
Annual fee₹20,000 + GST
Rewards2% ICICI Bank Reward Points on eligible domestic spends and 2.5% on eligible international spends on the reviewed issuer page
LoungeUnlimited complimentary domestic and international airport lounge access; Priority Pass membership is included for eligible primary/Plus cardholders
Forex1.49% foreign-currency markup
Best useUltra-high-spend premium travelers who can use unlimited lounges, luxury stays, travel services and high-end lifestyle benefits enough to offset a ₹20,000 annual fee.
4 first-party sourcesReviewed September 11, 2026
AU Small Finance Bank · Active
Open dossier AU LIT Credit Card
A customizable lifetime-free AU card where users can selectively pay for quarterly-style reward, cashback and lifestyle features.
Annual feeLifetime-free base card under the reviewed issuer page
RewardsCustomizable proposition with optional features including up to 10X reward points, category cashback, milestone cashback, entertainment memberships and fuel-surcharge waiver
LoungeLounge-related value depends on optional features selected; verify the current LIT feature menu before paying for an add-on
ForexStandard AU fee table lists 3.49% cross-currency markup for LIT; optional feature pricing can alter the proposition, so verify before international use
Best useUsers who value a no-annual-fee base card and are willing to actively choose short-duration paid features instead of accepting a fixed benefits bundle.
3 first-party sourcesReviewed September 11, 2026
AU Small Finance Bank · Active
Open dossier AU Vetta Credit Card
A mid-premium AU card with up to 4 points per ₹100, quarterly domestic/international lounge access and milestone benefits.
Annual fee₹2,999 + applicable taxes.
RewardsUp to 4 Reward Points per ₹100 spent, with quarterly and annual milestone benefits and birthday bonus points under the reviewed issuer page
Lounge1 complimentary domestic airport-lounge visit per calendar quarter, with the current ₹50,000 calendar-quarter spend condition, plus 4 complimentary international Priority Pass visits annually (1 per quarter) and 2 railway-lounge visits per calendar quarter.
Forex2.99% cross-currency markup currently; AU states this will revise to 3.49% effective 1 October 2026.
Best useUsers wanting a mid-premium AU rewards card with quarterly airport-lounge access and a relatively manageable ₹1.5 lakh renewal-fee waiver threshold.
2 first-party sourcesReviewed September 11, 2026
AU Small Finance Bank · Active
Open dossier AU Zenith Credit Card
AU's premium Zenith card combines 1.99% forex markup, domestic and international lounge access, accelerated rewards and concierge-style benefits.
Annual fee₹7,999 + applicable taxes.
RewardsAccelerated AU Rewardz earning on dining, groceries and other eligible categories, plus 1,000 bonus Reward Points on ₹50,000 monthly retail spend under reviewed terms
Lounge8 domestic airport lounge visits annually subject to ₹50,000 preceding-quarter retail spend and 8 international lounge visits annually via Priority Pass
Forex1.99% cross-currency markup under AU’s 7 July 2026 Key Fact Statement.
Best usePremium travelers who can use domestic/international lounges and low-forex pricing but do not need the Zenith+ metal tier.
2 first-party sourcesReviewed September 11, 2026
AU Small Finance Bank · Active
Open dossier AU Zenith+ Credit Card
A super-premium AU metal card with 0.99% forex markup, 32 combined annual domestic/international lounge visits and premium lifestyle benefits.
Annual fee₹4,999 + applicable taxes
RewardsUp to 2 Reward Points per ₹100 on dining, travel and international spends; reviewed AU FAQ values 1 Zenith+ Reward Point at ₹1, with welcome voucher/points and milestone benefits
Lounge16 domestic airport lounge visits and 16 international lounge visits annually (4 per quarter each) under reviewed terms; Priority Pass within India is chargeable
Forex0.99% cross-currency markup
Best useHigh-income travelers who value 0.99% forex, frequent lounge access, premium airport services and a metal-card benefit stack.
3 first-party sourcesReviewed September 11, 2026
IndusInd Bank · Active
Open dossier EazyDiner IndusInd Bank Credit Card
A ₹2,999 dining co-brand centered on EazyDiner Prime and PayEazy discounts, with a current monthly discount ladder and July 2025 benefit changes that discontinued lounge access.
Annual fee₹2,999 on the reviewed issuer page
RewardsDining-led value with EazyDiner Prime, extra 25% discount through PayEazy subject to transaction/monthly caps, and current issuer reward rules; the July 2025 notice increased hotel/travel earn to 10 Reward Points per ₹100
LoungeComplimentary domestic lounge access was discontinued under the issuer's July 2025 change notice
ForexSee current IndusInd Bank MITC before international use
Best useFrequent EazyDiner users who can repeatedly use PayEazy dining discounts and the bundled Prime membership enough to justify the ₹2,999 annual fee.
2 first-party sourcesReviewed September 9, 2026
IndusInd Bank · Active
Open dossier EazyDiner IndusInd Bank Platinum Credit Card
A lifetime-free EazyDiner co-brand that trades the richer Signature-tier package for a simpler no-annual-fee dining proposition.
Annual feeNil — lifetime free on the reviewed issuer page
RewardsDiscount-led value with 3 months of EazyDiner Prime, extra dining discount through the EazyDiner payment flow and EazyPoints; current caps and renewal conditions apply
LoungeNo core airport-lounge benefit highlighted on the reviewed Platinum co-brand page
ForexSee the current IndusInd Bank MITC before international use
Best useOccasional-to-regular EazyDiner users who want dining discounts without carrying an annual-fee hurdle.
2 first-party sourcesReviewed September 9, 2026
IndusInd Bank · Active
Open dossier IndusInd Bank Solitaire Credit Card
A high-fee premium IndusInd card with ₹30,000 joining fee, ₹10,000 annual fee and a ₹10 lakh renewal-waiver threshold, aimed at users who can consume the bundled luxury benefits.
Annual fee₹10,000 on the reviewed issuer page
RewardsPremium rewards and lifestyle benefits packaged with hotel, dining, travel and relationship-style privileges; use current issuer redemption rules for point value
LoungePremium travel benefits apply; verify the current domestic/international lounge conditions on the issuer page before relying on visit counts
ForexSee current IndusInd Bank MITC before international use
Best useHigh-spend premium users who can genuinely use the Taj/EazyDiner-style benefit package and naturally meet the ₹10 lakh renewal-waiver threshold.
2 first-party sourcesReviewed September 9, 2026
Punjab National Bank · Active
Open dossier PNB RuPay Select Credit Card
A mid-tier RuPay card with 2 points per ₹150, lounge access, lifestyle benefits and a ₹750 annual fee that can be waived through quarterly use.
Annual fee₹750 + applicable taxes
Rewards2 PNB Reward Points per ₹150 on eligible spend, plus 300 Reward Points on the first qualifying retail/online transaction within 90 days
LoungePNB lists complimentary domestic and international lounge access, alongside concierge and RuPay lifestyle benefits
Forex3.50% foreign-currency markup over the network conversion rate
Best usePNB customers who want a stronger RuPay rewards/lifestyle package and can satisfy the simple quarterly-use fee-waiver condition.
6 first-party sourcesReviewed September 9, 2026
Punjab National Bank · Active
Open dossier PNB RuPay Millennial Credit Card
A youth-positioned PNB RuPay card with lounge/lifestyle benefits, 2 points per ₹150 and a ₹999 annual fee waived at ₹1 lakh spend.
Annual fee₹999 + applicable taxes
Rewards2 PNB Reward Points per ₹150 on eligible spend, with 300 Reward Points on activation/first qualifying use under the reviewed issuer material
LoungeDomestic and international lounge access is included, with additional health, spa, golf and gym benefits on the reviewed page
Forex3.50% foreign-currency markup over the network conversion rate
Best useYounger or mid-segment applicants who value lounge and lifestyle extras and can naturally clear the ₹1 lakh annual fee-waiver threshold.
6 first-party sourcesReviewed September 9, 2026
Punjab National Bank · Relationship Linked
Open dossier PNB Salary RuPay Platinum Credit Card
A relationship-linked lifetime-free RuPay card for eligible PNB EXCEL salary customers, with UPI, 1 point per ₹100 and 4 domestic plus 1 international lounge visit yearly.
Annual feeNil while the qualifying PNB salary-account relationship is maintained
Rewards1 PNB Reward Point per ₹100 on eligible spend
Lounge4 domestic lounge visits per year (1 per quarter) and 1 international lounge visit per year under the reviewed issuer page
Forex3.50% foreign-currency markup over the network conversion rate
Best useEligible PNB EXCEL salary-account customers who can use a genuinely no-standard-fee RuPay card with UPI and modest lounge benefits.
4 first-party sourcesReviewed September 9, 2026
Punjab National Bank · Relationship Linked
Open dossier PNB Salary RuPay Select Credit Card
A relationship-linked lifetime-free RuPay Select card with 2 points per ₹150, UPI support and 8 domestic plus 2 international lounge visits yearly.
Annual feeNil while the qualifying PNB salary-account relationship is maintained
Rewards2 PNB Reward Points per ₹150 on eligible spend
Lounge8 domestic lounge visits per year (2 per quarter) and 2 international lounge visits per year on the reviewed issuer page
Forex3.50% foreign-currency markup over the network conversion rate
Best useEligible higher-income PNB salary-account customers who can use a no-standard-fee RuPay Select package with unusually strong lounge frequency for its fee level.
4 first-party sourcesReviewed September 9, 2026
Punjab National Bank · Active
Open dossier PNB BLISS RuPay Platinum Credit Card
A low-fee RuPay lifestyle card combining UPI, modest rewards, entertainment/wellness benefits and 4 domestic plus 1 international lounge visit each year.
Annual fee₹510 + applicable taxes
Rewards1 PNB Reward Point per ₹100 on eligible retail-category spend
Lounge4 complimentary domestic lounge visits per year (1 per quarter) and 1 complimentary international lounge visit per year
Forex3.50% foreign-currency markup over the network conversion rate
Best useLifestyle-focused users who can use recurring entertainment, wellness and lounge perks and naturally clear the ₹1 lakh annual-fee waiver threshold.
4 first-party sourcesReviewed September 9, 2026
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