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01Issuer dossierICICI Bank5 cards in this category
02Issuer dossierAU Small Finance Bank5 cards in this category
03Issuer dossierYES BANK5 cards in this category
04Issuer dossierKotak Mahindra Bank5 cards in this category
05Issuer dossierIDFC FIRST Bank3 cards in this category
06Issuer dossierAmerican Express India3 cards in this category
07Issuer dossierHDFC Bank3 cards in this category
08Issuer dossierIndusInd Bank3 cards in this category
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SBI Card · Active
Open dossier Flipkart SBI Card
A merchant-led cashback card for Flipkart ecosystem shoppers, with additional travel value through Cleartrip.
Annual fee₹500 + applicable taxes from the second year.
RewardsCurrent issuer material lists 7.5% cashback on Myntra, 5% on Flipkart and Cleartrip, 4% on selected partners and 1% on other eligible spends, with applicable caps/exclusions.
LoungeNot positioned primarily around lounge access
Forex3.50% foreign-currency transaction fee under the current SBI Card MITC.
Best useFrequent Flipkart/Myntra shoppers who prefer merchant-linked cashback.
3 first-party sourcesReviewed September 11, 2026
SBI Card · Active
Open dossier SBI Card MILES ELITE
A travel-focused SBI Card using Travel Credits that can be converted for travel-related redemption routes.
Annual fee₹4,999 + applicable taxes under current SBI Card MITC
RewardsReviewed SBI listing states 6 Travel Credits per ₹200 on travel and milestone Travel Credits
LoungeCurrent SBI Card MILES ELITE materials provide 8 domestic lounge visits per year (2 per quarter) and 6 international Priority Pass visits per year, with additional spend-linked domestic lounge voucher mechanics in the product terms.
Forex1.99% foreign-currency transaction fee and 1.99% DCC fee for MILES ELITE under current SBI Card MITC.
Best useTravel-heavy users who can make practical use of the Travel Credits conversion ecosystem.
4 first-party sourcesReviewed September 11, 2026
Axis Bank · Active
Open dossier Axis Bank Magnus Credit Card
A premium Axis Bank travel card where transfer partners, lounge access and forex cost matter more than a simple cashback percentage.
Annual fee₹12,500 + applicable taxes for the standard Magnus Credit Card.
Rewards12 EDGE Reward Points per ₹200 on cumulative monthly spends up to ₹1.5 lakh, then 35 points per ₹200 on incremental eligible spend above that threshold; Travel EDGE acceleration applies separately.
LoungeUnlimited complimentary domestic lounge visits and unlimited complimentary international Priority Pass visits, plus 4 guest visits per year under the current Magnus page.
Forex2% forex markup on foreign transactions; the current Magnus fee page also lists 2% DCC markup.
Best useHigh-spend premium travelers who can use lounges, travel transfers and premium lifestyle benefits.
2 first-party sourcesReviewed September 11, 2026
IDFC FIRST Bank · Active
Open dossier IDFC FIRST Wealth Credit Card
A no-annual-fee premium card distinguished in the reviewed schedule by a 1.50% forex markup.
Annual feeNil under the current IDFC FIRST Bank schedule of charges.
Rewards3X reward points on regular eligible spend and 10X on eligible monthly spend above ₹20,000 and on the cardholder birthday.
Lounge2 complimentary domestic airport lounge/spa visits plus 2 complimentary international lounge visits per quarter, and 4 railway-lounge visits per quarter, subject to current spend conditions.
Forex1.50% markup on international transactions under current IDFC FIRST Bank lifetime-free card guidance and fee schedule.
Best useHigher-tier applicants who want a no-annual-fee premium card and care about international spending costs.
3 first-party sourcesReviewed September 11, 2026
IDFC FIRST Bank · Active
Open dossier IDFC FIRST Ashva Credit Card
A premium IDFC FIRST card with a 1% forex markup in the reviewed schedule and a ₹2,999 annual fee.
Annual fee₹2,999 under the current IDFC FIRST Bank schedule of charges.
RewardsCurrent issuer positioning advertises up to 10X reward points for Ashva, with detailed earn rules maintained in product material.
Lounge4 complimentary Indian airport-lounge visits, 2 global lounge visits and 4 railway-lounge visits per quarter; spend ₹20,000 in the current month to activate the lounge benefit in the next calendar month.
Forex1% markup on international spends under current Ashva product material and the IDFC FIRST Bank fee schedule.
Best usePremium users who value a 1% forex markup and can justify the annual fee through travel/lifestyle benefits.
3 first-party sourcesReviewed September 11, 2026
IDFC FIRST Bank · Active
Open dossier IDFC FIRST Mayura Credit Card
A premium IDFC FIRST metal card with Nil forex markup in the current fee schedule, substantial lounge access and a paid-renewal reward benefit rather than a fee waiver.
Annual fee₹5,999 under the current IDFC FIRST Bank schedule of charges.
RewardsCurrent issuer positioning advertises up to 10X reward points; the annual-fee-payment benefit can separately award 7,500 or 15,000 points at the published prior-year spend thresholds after fee payment.
LoungeCurrent IDFC FIRST material lists 4 domestic and 4 international lounge visits per quarter for Mayura, plus one guest entry at domestic airports, subject to programme conditions.
Forex0% / Nil forex markup under the current IDFC FIRST Bank fee schedule and card-directory positioning.
Best useHigh-spend travelers who can use Mayura’s premium travel benefits and zero-forex structure enough to justify the ₹5,999 annual fee.
4 first-party sourcesReviewed September 11, 2026
American Express India · Applications paused
Open dossier American Express Platinum Card
A super-premium charge card with a very high fee and a benefits stack built around travel, hotels, lounge access and service rather than cashback.
Annual fee₹66,000 + applicable taxes.
RewardsReviewed Amex page lists 1 Membership Rewards point per ₹40 on most other eligible spends plus separate fuel treatment; overseas accelerator is also promoted
LoungeAccess to the American Express Global Lounge Collection, currently described as 1,550+ lounges across 500+ airports in 140 countries.
Forex3.50% markup on foreign-currency transactions under the current American Express India customer guidance / fee schedule.
Best useExisting or future eligible premium users who can make substantial use of travel, hotel, lounge and concierge benefits.
4 first-party sourcesReviewed September 12, 2026
American Express India · Applications paused
Open dossier American Express Platinum Reserve Credit Card
A premium Amex credit card combining Membership Rewards with lounge, hotel and lifestyle memberships.
Annual fee₹10,000 + applicable taxes from the second year onward.
Rewards1 Membership Rewards point per ₹50 on eligible spend, with the current product page separately listing an 11,000-point welcome offer subject to its conditions.
LoungeComplimentary domestic and international airport-lounge access plus complimentary Priority Pass membership under the current product page; programme quotas/usage rules apply.
Forex3.50% markup on foreign-currency transactions under current American Express India customer guidance / fee schedule.
Best usePremium users who can use hotel, dining, golf and lounge benefits but do not need the top Platinum charge-card tier.
4 first-party sourcesReviewed September 12, 2026
American Express India · Applications paused
Open dossier American Express Platinum Travel Credit Card
A milestone-heavy travel card where much of the value comes from bonus Membership Rewards points and travel redemptions rather than the base earn rate.
Annual fee₹5,000 + applicable taxes from the second year onward.
Rewards1 Membership Rewards point per ₹50 on eligible spend, plus milestone bonus points at ₹1.9 lakh, ₹4 lakh and ₹7 lakh card-membership-year spend thresholds under current terms.
Lounge8 complimentary domestic lounge visits per year, limited to 2 per quarter; Priority Pass membership is complimentary but lounge usage under Priority Pass can carry the prevailing usage fee.
Forex3.50% markup on foreign-currency transactions under current American Express India customer guidance / fee schedule.
Best useTravelers who can naturally hit the card's milestone thresholds without changing spending behavior.
4 first-party sourcesReviewed September 12, 2026
RBL Bank · Active
Open dossier RBL Bank Platinum TravelEasy Credit Card
A travel/fuel card whose value comes from specific mobility categories and milestone benefits rather than broad cashback.
Annual fee₹999 + GST from the current RBL product/MITC structure
RewardsReviewed product page positions the card around travel, fuel, Ola/Uber and milestone vouchers
LoungeNo complimentary airport-lounge entitlement is stated on the reviewed current Platinum TravelEasy product page or current SuperCard MITC.
Forex3.50% foreign-currency transaction markup under the current RBL SuperCard MITC.
Best useDrivers and domestic travelers who can use fuel and ride-hailing benefits.
2 first-party sourcesReviewed September 11, 2026
HDFC Bank · Active
Open dossier HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Metal Edition
A super-premium HDFC metal card combining strong reward transfer/redemption options, unlimited lounge access and quarterly milestone points.
Annual fee₹10,000 + applicable taxes
Rewards5 Reward Points per ₹150 on eligible spends; up to 10X via SmartBuy; 10,000 bonus Reward Points on ₹4 lakh calendar-quarter spends
LoungeUnlimited complimentary global airport lounge access for primary and add-on cardholders on the reviewed issuer page
Forex2% foreign-currency markup on the reviewed issuer page
Best useHigh-spend travelers who can use lounge access, premium redemptions and quarterly reward milestones enough to justify the fee.
3 first-party sourcesReviewed September 11, 2026
HDFC Bank · Active
Open dossier HDFC Bank Regalia Gold Credit Card
A travel-oriented HDFC premium card with a ₹2,500 annual fee, 2% forex markup, reward acceleration and spend-conditioned lounge/milestone benefits.
Annual fee₹2,500 + applicable taxes
Rewards5 Reward Points per ₹200 on eligible spends under the current post-15-May-2026 structure; selected-brand acceleration and milestone vouchers remain subject to current issuer terms.
Lounge3 complimentary domestic airport lounge visits per calendar quarter after ₹60,000 eligible spend in the preceding calendar quarter; up to 6 complimentary Priority Pass lounge visits per calendar year outside India.
Forex2% foreign-currency markup
Best useUpper-mid-tier travelers who can use lounge access, milestone vouchers and travel-oriented reward redemptions.
3 first-party sourcesReviewed September 11, 2026
HDFC Bank · Active
Open dossier HDFC Bank Infinia Metal Edition Credit Card
HDFC Bank’s super-premium metal card with unlimited global lounge access, 5 Reward Points per ₹150 and a high annual fee that demands substantial benefit usage.
Annual fee₹12,500 + applicable taxes for the current Infinia Metal Edition structure.
Rewards5 Reward Points per ₹150 on eligible spends; up to 10X Reward Points on SmartBuy
LoungeUnlimited complimentary domestic airport-lounge access for primary and add-on cardholders using the Infinia card, plus complimentary Priority Pass lounge access outside India for primary and add-on Priority Pass holders; guest visits are chargeable under current lounge terms.
Forex2% foreign-currency transaction markup under the current HDFC Bank fee schedule for Infinia Metal Edition.
Best useVery high-spend travelers who can extract real value from premium travel, concierge, hotel, golf and high-value reward redemptions.
4 first-party sourcesReviewed September 11, 2026
ICICI Bank · Active
Open dossier Amazon Pay ICICI Bank Credit Card
A lifetime-free Amazon co-branded card with unlimited merchant-linked rewards, automatic Amazon Pay balance redemption and a 1.99% published forex markup.
Annual feeNil
Rewards5% Amazon Pay rewards on eligible Amazon purchases for Prime members; 3% for non-Prime members; 2% at eligible Amazon Pay partner merchants; 1% on eligible other spends
LoungeNot positioned as an airport-lounge card
Forex1.99% foreign-currency markup on the reviewed issuer page
Best useAmazon-heavy users who want an annual-fee-free card with simple, non-expiring Amazon Pay rewards and a relatively low published forex markup.
2 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 MakeMyTrip ICICI Bank Credit Card
A travel-focused ICICI/MakeMyTrip card combining myCash, MMTBLACK membership, lounge benefits and a low 0.99% forex markup.
Annual fee₹999 + GST
RewardsUp to 6% myCash on eligible MakeMyTrip bookings; unlimited myCash rewards that do not expire under the reviewed product proposition
Lounge2 complimentary domestic airport lounge visits per quarter after ₹75,000 spend in the preceding calendar quarter, plus 1 complimentary international airport lounge visit annually; lounge benefits are for the primary cardholder.
Forex0.99% foreign-currency markup
Best useTravelers who frequently book through MakeMyTrip and want a published 0.99% forex markup with merchant-linked travel rewards.
3 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 ixigo AU Credit Card
A travel-focused AU/ixigo card combining current lifetime-free promotional pricing, zero forex markup, travel rewards and spend-conditioned lounge access.
Annual feeCurrently offered lifetime-free for a limited period; AU’s broader current card listing publishes ₹999 standard annual/renewal pricing and a ₹1 lakh annual retail-spend waiver when that standard fee applies.
Rewards2.5% rewards on eligible spends, travel discounts through ixigo, 1,000 Reward Points plus 1,000 ixigo Money welcome value, and 5,000 bonus Reward Points at ₹75,000 quarterly spend under reviewed terms
LoungeUp to 8 domestic airport lounge visits annually subject to ₹50,000 preceding-quarter spend, 8 railway lounge visits annually, and 1 international lounge visit annually via Priority Pass
Forex0% forex markup on the reviewed dedicated product page
Best useTravel-heavy users seeking zero forex markup, travel-platform discounts and meaningful lounge access, especially while the lifetime-free offer remains available.
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
AU Small Finance Bank · Active
Open dossier AU Ananta Credit Card
A ₹2,000 AU rewards card with accelerated shopping/dining/travel earn, welcome points, milestones and domestic lounge access.
Annual fee₹2,000 + applicable taxes.
Rewards5 Reward Points per ₹100 on eligible shopping, dining and travel spends, capped at 5,000 accelerated points per statement cycle, plus welcome and annual milestone points
Lounge4 complimentary domestic airport-lounge visits per quarter when eligible flight tickets of ₹5,000 or more are booked through AU Rewardz under the current Ananta terms.
Forex3.49% cross-currency markup under AU’s 7 July 2026 Key Fact Statement.
Best useUpper-mid-tier users whose normal spending is concentrated in shopping, dining and travel and who can naturally reach the card's milestones.
2 first-party sourcesReviewed September 11, 2026
YES BANK · Active
Open dossier YES BANK SELECT Credit Card
A ₹599 YES BANK rewards card adding one quarterly domestic lounge visit to the ACE-style online/offline reward structure.
Annual fee₹599 + applicable GST
Rewards8 YES Rewardz Points per ₹200 on eligible online shopping, 4 per ₹200 on eligible offline shopping and 2 per ₹200 on select categories in the reviewed value chart; accelerated online earn is capped at 5,000 points per statement cycle
Lounge1 complimentary domestic airport lounge visit per quarter under the reviewed benefit structure; current lounge access is subject to the bank's qualifying-spend rules
Forex2.75% foreign-currency conversion charge in the reviewed Schedule of Charges
Best useModerate online spenders who want a low-fee rewards card with limited domestic lounge access.
4 first-party sourcesReviewed September 9, 2026
YES BANK · Active
Open dossier YES BANK ELITE+ Credit Card
A ₹999 YES BANK upper-mid-tier card with stronger reward acceleration, domestic lounge access and a small annual international-lounge allowance.
Annual fee₹999 + applicable GST
Rewards12 YES Rewardz Points per ₹200 on eligible online shopping, 6 per ₹200 on eligible offline shopping and 4 per ₹200 on select categories; accelerated online earn is capped at 12,000 points per statement cycle
Lounge2 complimentary domestic lounge visits per quarter and 3 complimentary international lounge visits per year in the reviewed value chart; domestic access is subject to current qualifying-spend rules
Forex2.75% foreign-currency conversion charge in the reviewed Schedule of Charges
Best useUpper-mid-tier users who can use online reward acceleration, limited international lounges and recurring lifestyle benefits without paying a large annual fee.
4 first-party sourcesReviewed September 9, 2026
YES BANK · Active
Open dossier YES BANK RESERV Credit Card
A premium YES BANK card with strong online/offline point acceleration, 1.75% forex markup and both domestic and international lounge access.
Annual fee₹2,499 + applicable GST
Rewards24 YES Rewardz Points per ₹200 on eligible online shopping, 12 per ₹200 on eligible offline shopping and 6 per ₹200 on select categories in the reviewed value chart
Lounge3 complimentary domestic lounge visits per quarter and 6 international lounge visits per year in the reviewed value chart; domestic access is subject to current qualifying-spend rules
Forex1.75% foreign-currency conversion charge
Best useFrequent online spenders and travelers who value a 1.75% forex markup and a materially larger lounge allowance than lower YES BANK tiers.
4 first-party sourcesReviewed September 9, 2026
YES BANK · Active
Open dossier YES BANK MARQUEE Credit Card
YES BANK's super-premium MARQUEE combines 1% forex, high online/offline reward rates, unlimited international lounge access and a substantial premium fee structure.
Annual fee₹4,999 + applicable GST
Rewards36 YES Rewardz Points per ₹200 on eligible online shopping, 18 per ₹200 on eligible offline spends and 10 per ₹200 on select categories in the reviewed value chart
LoungeUnlimited international lounge visits in the reviewed value chart plus 6 complimentary domestic lounge visits per quarter; current domestic lounge qualification requires ₹1 lakh qualifying spend in the preceding quarter
Forex1% foreign-currency conversion charge
Best useHigh-spend travelers who can use the card's 1% forex pricing, large lounge allowance and premium online reward rate enough to justify a high joining fee.
4 first-party sourcesReviewed September 9, 2026
YES BANK · Active
Open dossier YES BANK UNI Credit Card
A YES BANK card distinguished by 0% foreign-currency conversion markup; the standard card has a ₹499 renewal fee while the separate RuPay variant is listed lifetime-free.
Annual fee₹499 + applicable GST for the standard UNI Credit Card; the separate UNI RuPay variant is listed lifetime-free
RewardsReward mechanics depend on the current UNI proposition; the verified decision-relevant differentiator in the reviewed issuer documents is zero foreign-currency conversion markup
LoungeNot treated as a core lounge card in this research profile; verify current product features before relying on lounge access
Forex0% foreign-currency conversion charge on YES BANK UNI and UNI RuPay in the reviewed Schedule of Charges
Best useInternational spenders who primarily care about zero issuer forex markup and can accept a simpler benefit profile.
2 first-party sourcesReviewed September 9, 2026
Kotak Mahindra Bank · Invite Only
Open dossier Kotak Solitaire Credit Card
An invite-only relationship credit card combining zero forex markup, unlimited global lounge access and travel-focused Air Miles without a standard annual fee for eligible Solitaire customers.
Annual feeReviewed Kotak Solitaire launch states no annual fee for eligible Solitaire customers
Rewards10 Air Miles per ₹100 on eligible travel bookings through Kotak Unbox on the reviewed issuer listing
LoungeUnlimited global airport lounge access for primary and add-on card members on the reviewed issuer listing
Forex0% foreign-currency transaction markup under the reviewed Kotak MITC
Best useAffluent Kotak customers already eligible for Solitaire who travel internationally and can use unlimited lounge access and zero forex markup.
4 first-party sourcesReviewed September 9, 2026
Kotak Mahindra Bank · Active
Open dossier Kotak White Reserve Credit Card
A super-premium Kotak card with a ₹12,500 annual fee, ₹10 lakh fee-waiver threshold, 2% forex markup and unlimited global lounge access.
Annual fee₹12,500 + applicable taxes
RewardsWhite Pass value can scale with eligible annual spend; the reviewed Kotak listing advertises value up to ₹2.5 lakh annually
LoungeUnlimited global airport lounge access for primary and add-on cardholders on the reviewed issuer listing
Forex2% foreign-currency transaction markup under the reviewed KFS/MITC
Best useVery high-spend premium travelers who can naturally clear the fee threshold and use lounge, concierge and milestone value.
4 first-party sourcesReviewed September 9, 2026
Kotak Mahindra Bank · Active
Open dossier Kotak Air+ Credit Card
A ₹3,000 travel card with Air Miles, six annual lounge visits and a 2% forex markup, but no spend-based annual-fee waiver in the reviewed KFS.
Annual fee₹3,000 + applicable taxes
Rewards2,500 Air Miles as welcome/renewal benefit; 5 Air Miles per ₹100 on eligible Kotak Unbox travel bookings and 2 Air Miles per ₹100 on other eligible purchases
Lounge2 complimentary international and 4 domestic airport lounge visits annually on the reviewed product listing
Forex2% foreign-currency transaction markup under the reviewed KFS
Best useTravelers who prefer a simple air-mile currency, can use the six annual lounge visits and spend enough to justify a non-waivable ₹3,000 fee.
4 first-party sourcesReviewed September 9, 2026
Kotak Mahindra Bank · Active
Open dossier IndiGo Kotak Credit Card
A ₹1,500 IndiGo co-brand card that converts everyday spend into BluChips, with accelerated IndiGo, dining and entertainment earn plus milestone vouchers.
Annual fee₹1,500 + applicable taxes
RewardsKotak currently advertises up to 19 IndiGo BluChips per ₹100 on IndiGo bookings; issuer T&Cs separately show card-level earn of 3% on IndiGo bookings, 2% on dining/entertainment and 1% on other eligible spends, plus milestone vouchers
LoungeNot treated as a core lounge card in the reviewed current product material
Forex3.5% under the reviewed Kotak MITC's standard foreign-currency markup
Best useRegular IndiGo flyers who can use BluChips and naturally reach the card's travel milestones without overspending.
5 first-party sourcesReviewed September 9, 2026
Kotak Mahindra Bank · Active
Open dossier IndiGo Kotak XL Credit Card
The higher-tier IndiGo Kotak card, charging ₹3,000 annually in exchange for stronger card-level BluChip earn and larger milestone vouchers.
Annual fee₹3,000 + applicable taxes
RewardsKotak currently advertises up to 21 IndiGo BluChips per ₹100 on IndiGo bookings; issuer T&Cs separately show card-level earn of 5% on IndiGo bookings, 3% on dining/entertainment and 2% on other eligible spends, plus higher milestone vouchers
LoungeNot treated as a core lounge card in the reviewed current co-brand material; verify any separate travel privilege before relying on it
Forex3.5% under the reviewed Kotak MITC's standard foreign-currency markup
Best useFrequent IndiGo flyers with enough annual spend to benefit from the higher BluChip earn and milestone ladder.
5 first-party sourcesReviewed September 9, 2026
IndusInd Bank · Active
Open dossier IndusInd Bank Tiger Credit Card
A rare lifetime-free premium card combining 1.5% forex markup, domestic/international lounge visits, golf and tiered reward acceleration.
Annual feeNil under the reviewed Tiger MITC
RewardsAccelerated tiered rewards of up to 6 Reward Points per ₹100 on eligible spend; cash-redemption value and caps apply
Lounge2 complimentary domestic lounge visits per quarter and 2 international Priority Pass visits per year on the reviewed issuer page
Forex1.5% foreign-currency markup on the reviewed issuer page
Best useTravel-oriented users who want a lifetime-free premium card with 1.5% forex, limited lounge access, golf and accelerated rewards.
3 first-party sourcesReviewed September 9, 2026
IndusInd Bank · Active
Open dossier IndusInd Bank Avios Visa Infinite Credit Card
A premium airline-miles card built around Avios, a chosen airline programme and a preferred international destination, with 1.5% forex pricing specifically at that selected destination.
Annual feeSee current IndusInd Bank MITC / application offer
RewardsChoose British Airways Executive Club or Qatar Airways Privilege Club; earn Avios with accelerated earn at a selected international destination and milestone benefits of up to 36,000 bonus Avios a year
LoungeTravel benefits are premium and itinerary-led; verify the current lounge entitlement in the controlling issuer terms before relying on it
Forex1.5% discounted forex markup for POS transactions at the selected preferred international destination; other international transactions can follow different pricing
Best useFrequent international travelers who can concentrate spend on a selected destination and genuinely use British Airways or Qatar Airways Avios.
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
Federal Bank · Active
Open dossier Federal Bank Imperio Credit Card
A currently lifetime-free Federal Bank rewards/lifestyle card with 3-2-1 positioning and advertised lounge access, offset by a 3.5% forex markup.
Annual feeNil under the currently reviewed onboarding terms; current issuer FAQ describes the lifetime-free offer as limited-period
RewardsFederal Bank markets Imperio with its 3-2-1 reward structure, partner vouchers, dining benefits and fuel-surcharge waiver positioning
LoungeComplimentary airport lounge access is advertised on the issuer's current credit-card listing; verify present quota/conditions
Forex3.5% foreign-currency markup in the reviewed Federal Bank MITC
Best useFederal Bank customers seeking a no-standard-fee rewards card with travel and lifestyle benefits but limited need for foreign-currency spending.
3 first-party sourcesReviewed September 9, 2026
Federal Bank · Active
Open dossier Federal Bank Celesta Credit Card
Federal Bank's premium Celesta card combines 3-2-1 rewards, travel/lifestyle benefits and a 2% forex markup under a currently lifetime-free onboarding offer.
Annual feeNil under the currently reviewed onboarding terms; Federal Bank currently describes its credit-card lifetime-free offer as limited-period
RewardsFederal Bank markets Celesta with 3X rewards on travel/international categories, 2X on dining and 1X on other eligible categories, plus lifestyle benefits
LoungeComplimentary airport lounge access is part of the Celesta positioning; current quota and eligibility should be confirmed from latest issuer terms
Forex2% foreign-currency markup in the reviewed Federal Bank MITC
Best useTravel-oriented Federal Bank customers who value lounge access and a lower 2% forex rate compared with the bank's Signet/Imperio tiers.
4 first-party sourcesReviewed September 9, 2026
Federal Bank · Active
Open dossier Scapia Federal Credit Card
A no-annual-fee Federal Bank co-brand built around travel, zero forex markup and spend-unlocked unlimited domestic lounge access.
Annual feeNil in the reviewed Federal Bank MITC
RewardsCurrent Federal Bank terms state 10% rewards on eligible Visa purchases of ₹20+ and 5% on eligible RuPay spends above ₹500, plus 20% rewards on travel purchases made in the Scapia app; rewards convert to Scapia Coins on statement date
LoungeUnlimited domestic lounge access after ₹20,000 total eligible monthly spend under current Federal/Scapia terms; the threshold is aggregated across Visa/RuPay variants for a user holding both.
ForexZero forex markup under the reviewed Federal Bank Scapia terms
Best useTravel-heavy users who want zero forex markup, no annual fee and can naturally meet Scapia's lounge-unlock spend conditions.
6 first-party sourcesReviewed September 11, 2026
Punjab National Bank · Active
Open dossier PNB Visa Signature Credit Card
A premium PNB Visa card with 2 points per ₹100, domestic lounge access, concierge services and a ₹2,000 annual fee waived at ₹3 lakh spend.
Annual fee₹2,000 + applicable taxes
Rewards2 PNB Reward Points per ₹100 on eligible spend
LoungeComplimentary domestic lounge access is listed, alongside Visa Signature concierge and merchant benefits
Forex3.50% foreign-currency markup over the network conversion rate
Best usePNB customers who prefer a conventional premium Visa card with stronger base point earning and domestic lounge access.
6 first-party sourcesReviewed September 9, 2026
Punjab National Bank · Active
Open dossier PNB LUXURA RuPay Metal Credit Card
PNB’s super-premium RuPay metal card pairs nil forex markup and unlimited lounges with 4 points per ₹100, travel/dining acceleration and a high fee structure.
Annual fee₹7,500 + GST
Rewards4 Reward Points per ₹100 on eligible spend, with 3X Reward Points on travel and dining plus milestone rewards
LoungeUnlimited complimentary domestic and international airport lounge access on the reviewed PNB product page
ForexNil forex markup
Best useHigh-income travelers who can use unlimited lounges, zero forex markup and premium hospitality benefits enough to justify the large fee exposure.
4 first-party sourcesReviewed September 9, 2026
Punjab National Bank · Active
Open dossier PNB LUXURA Visa Metal Credit Card
A premium Visa Infinite metal card with nil forex markup, unlimited lounges, 4 points per ₹100 and a lower published annual fee than PNB’s RuPay LUXURA.
Annual fee₹1,999 + GST
Rewards4 Reward Points per ₹100 on eligible spend, with 3X Reward Points on travel and dining plus milestone rewards
LoungeUnlimited complimentary domestic and international airport lounge access on the reviewed PNB product page
ForexNil forex markup
Best usePremium international travelers who want zero forex markup and unlimited lounges but prefer the materially lower fee of the Visa LUXURA over the RuPay metal version.
4 first-party sourcesReviewed September 9, 2026
Bank of Baroda / BOBCARD · Active
Open dossier BOBCARD ETERNA Credit Card
BOBCARD's premium ETERNA proposition combines accelerated travel/dining/international rewards, domestic lounge privileges and a published 2% forex markup.
Annual fee₹2,499 from the second year under the current BOBCARD product page.
Rewards15 reward points per ₹100 on eligible dining, travel and international spends; 3 reward points per ₹100 on other eligible categories. Accelerated-category points are capped under the current programme, and 1 reward point can be redeemed for ₹0.25 cashback.
LoungeUnlimited complimentary domestic airport-lounge access is advertised, subject to the current BOBCARD lounge eligibility criteria; verify the controlling spend/eligibility rule before travel.
Forex2% foreign-currency markup on international spends on the reviewed current product page.
Best useHigher-spend travellers who can use dining/travel accelerators, domestic lounge access and the published 2% forex rate.
2 first-party sourcesReviewed September 12, 2026
Bank of Baroda / BOBCARD · Active
Open dossier BOBCARD PREMIER Credit Card
A travel-oriented BOBCARD with 5X rewards on selected travel, international and dining spend plus quarterly lounge access.
Annual fee₹1,000 from the second year under the current BOBCARD product page.
Rewards10 reward points per ₹100 on eligible travel, international and dining spends under the current 5X structure; other eligible spend follows the card's core reward rate and exclusions.
LoungeOne complimentary airport-lounge visit every quarter is advertised, subject to the current lounge list and eligibility criteria.
ForexThe reviewed PREMIER product page does not state a reduced forex-markup percentage; the current BOBCARD MITC should be checked before international use.
Best useMid-premium users who value travel/dining rewards and quarterly lounge access without ETERNA-level pricing.
2 first-party sourcesReviewed September 12, 2026
HSBC India · Active
Open dossier HSBC TravelOne Credit Card
A travel rewards card with 4 points per ₹100 on travel/foreign-currency categories, 1:1 partner conversion positioning and 10 annual lounge visits split domestic/international.
Annual fee₹4,999; free when annual spend exceeds ₹8 lakh under the current HSBC product page.
Rewards4 reward points per ₹100 on flights, travel aggregators and foreign-currency spend; 2 reward points per ₹100 on other eligible spend with no stated base cap; 10,000 bonus points after annual spend above ₹12 lakh. Reward points can be converted to listed airline/hotel partners in-app.
Lounge6 local/domestic and 4 international airport-lounge visits per year under the current product page.
ForexThe reviewed public TravelOne product-page text does not state one standalone forex-markup percentage; accelerated points on foreign-currency spend are a reward rule, not a fee waiver. Verify the current MITC/KFS before international use.
Best useFrequent travellers who value airline/hotel transfer partners, accelerated travel earn and a defined domestic/international lounge quota.
2 first-party sourcesReviewed September 12, 2026
HSBC India · Active
Open dossier HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card
A zero-fee HSBC rewards card offering 2 points per ₹150 plus travel-booking accelerators and Visa Signature lifestyle benefits.
Annual fee₹0 under the current HSBC product page.
Rewards2 reward points per ₹150 on eligible card spend, with up to 6X reward points on hotels, flights and car rentals through HSBC Travel with Points; current rewards can also be converted to airline/hotel partners.
LoungeThe reviewed current Visa Platinum product page does not position the card around a core complimentary airport-lounge quota.
ForexNo reduced forex-markup percentage is stated on the reviewed Visa Platinum product page; verify the current HSBC MITC/KFS before international use.
Best useUsers who want a no-annual-fee HSBC rewards card and can use Travel with Points without needing a lounge-led proposition.
2 first-party sourcesReviewed September 12, 2026
Standard Chartered India · Active
Open dossier Standard Chartered Ultimate Credit Card
Standard Chartered's premium Ultimate card combines 5 points per ₹150 at a stated ₹1-per-point value with quarterly lounge access and reduced 2% forex.
Annual fee₹5,000 from year 2 onward under the current Standard Chartered tariff.
Rewards5 reward points per ₹150 on eligible spend, with the current product page valuing each reward point at ₹1.
Lounge4 complimentary domestic airport-lounge visits per calendar quarter under the current product page, plus broader travel/lifestyle access subject to programme rules.
Forex2% foreign-currency markup on overseas transactions under Standard Chartered's current Ultimate product/tariff guidance.
Best usePremium spenders who can use the card's 5-point earn, high domestic lounge quota and published 2% forex rate enough to justify the ₹5,000 fee.
3 first-party sourcesReviewed September 12, 2026
Canara Bank · Active
Open dossier Canara Bank Visa Signature Credit Card
A zero-annual-fee Visa Signature card with 2 points per ₹100, three domestic lounge visits per quarter and a turnover-linked inactivity fee.
Annual feeNil annual fee; however, a ₹1,000 inactivity fee applies if annual card turnover is below ₹2 lakh under the current product page.
Rewards2 reward points per ₹100 on POS/e-commerce purchases under the current Canara product page; reward redemption supports cashback or goods through the bank's programme.
Lounge3 complimentary domestic airport-lounge visits per quarter under the current product page.
ForexUp to 3% markup on foreign-currency transactions under the current Canara product/fee table.
Best useHigher-income Canara customers who value a zero-membership-fee Visa Signature card with domestic lounge access and simple rewards.
2 first-party sourcesReviewed September 12, 2026
Union Bank of India · Active
Open dossier Union Bank NEXTERIA Credit Card
Union Bank's metal RuPay Ekaa premium card, differentiated by family-capable lounge access and a broad hospitality/concierge package.
Annual feeThe reviewed current NEXTERIA product page does not display the annual-fee figure in its rendered benefit section; verify the current Union Bank KFS/MITC before applying.
RewardsThe current rendered NEXTERIA page focuses on RuPay Ekaa premium benefits and does not expose a complete reward earn table in the visible section reviewed here; verify the current KFS/MITC for earn economics.
LoungeUnion Bank currently advertises unlimited individual domestic and international lounge visits plus two family visit allowances per quarter under the bank/NPCI curated offer, subject to programme rules.
ForexNo current NEXTERIA-specific forex-markup percentage is asserted from the rendered product page; verify the current KFS/MITC before international use.
Best usePremium Union Bank customers who can genuinely use the RuPay Ekaa family lounge, hospitality, concierge and insurance bundle.
3 first-party sourcesReviewed September 12, 2026
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