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AU Small Finance Bank credit-card research

Research AU Small Finance Bank credit cards using first-party fee, rewards, eligibility and benefits sources where available. Portfolio counts describe only this maintained database, not the issuer's complete catalogue or market position.

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10active profiles
0published non-active
17decision categories represented
0tracked records held
8maintained comparisons shown
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Fees, rewards, lounge access, forex, eligibility and status remain properties of each exact card profile. Issuer-level counts summarize only the maintained research corpus.

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Published profiles

10 active · 0 published non-active.

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Tracked records

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Source placements

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September 11, 2026

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Portfolio systems

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Decision systemNo-standard-fee

Published cards where the recorded standard annual-fee state is free or lifetime-free.

3 cardsDecision systemPremium

Premium and super-premium card research within this issuer portfolio.

4 cardsDecision systemTravel & airline

Travel, airline and related access-focused card research.

5 cardsDecision systemCashback

Cards tagged for cashback-led value.

4 cardsDecision systemRuPay / UPI

Cards researched for eligible merchant UPI use.

1 cardDecision systemLow forex

Cards tagged for lower foreign-currency markup.

4 cards
Category concentration

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01Decision categoryRewards Credit Cards8 cards02Decision categoryAirport Lounge Credit Cards6 cards03Decision categoryTravel Credit Cards5 cards04Decision categoryCashback Credit Cards4 cards05Decision categoryBeginner & Entry-Level Cards4 cards06Decision categoryRailway Lounge Credit Cards4 cards07Decision categoryLifestyle Credit Cards4 cards08Decision categoryLow Forex Markup Credit Cards4 cards
Exact published cards

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AU Altura Credit Card

A low-fee AU cashback card with elevated value on groceries, departmental stores and utilities, plus railway-lounge access.

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Cashback Credit CardsGrocery Credit CardsUtility Payment Credit CardsBeginner & Entry-Level Cards
Annual fee₹199 + applicable taxes.
Rewards2% cashback on eligible grocery, departmental-store and utility spends; 1% on other eligible retail spends, plus ₹50 milestone cashback on ₹10,000 statement-cycle retail spend
Lounge8 complimentary railway lounge visits per year; not positioned as an airport-lounge card
Forex3.49% cross-currency markup under AU’s 7 July 2026 Key Fact Statement.
2 first-party sourcesReviewed September 11, 2026Best use: Entry-level users who want simple everyday cashback on groceries and utilities with a low annual fee and modest waiver threshold.
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AU Altura+ Credit Card

A ₹499 AU card combining offline cashback, online reward acceleration, monthly milestone points and railway-lounge access.

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Cashback Credit CardsRewards Credit CardsShopping Credit CardsBeginner & Entry-Level Cards
Annual fee₹499 + applicable taxes.
Rewards1.5% cashback on eligible offline spends; 2 Reward Points per ₹100 on eligible online spends and 1 Reward Point per ₹100 on eligible offline spends after applicable cashback rules, plus 500 bonus points on ₹20,000 monthly retail spend
Lounge8 complimentary railway lounge visits per year
Forex3.49% cross-currency markup under AU’s 7 July 2026 Key Fact Statement.
2 first-party sourcesReviewed September 11, 2026Best use: Lower-to-mid spenders who want a blend of cashback and reward points without moving into a premium annual-fee tier.
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AU LIT Credit Card

A customizable lifetime-free AU card where users can selectively pay for quarterly-style reward, cashback and lifestyle features.

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Lifetime-Free Credit CardsRewards Credit CardsCashback Credit CardsLifestyle Credit Cards
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
3 first-party sourcesReviewed September 11, 2026Best use: Users 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.
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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.

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Travel Credit CardsLifetime-Free Credit CardsLow Forex Markup Credit CardsAirport Lounge Credit Cards
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
3 first-party sourcesReviewed September 11, 2026Best use: Travel-heavy users seeking zero forex markup, travel-platform discounts and meaningful lounge access, especially while the lifetime-free offer remains available.
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AU Vetta Credit Card

A mid-premium AU card with up to 4 points per ₹100, quarterly domestic/international lounge access and milestone benefits.

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Premium Credit CardsRewards Credit CardsTravel Credit CardsAirport Lounge Credit Cards
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.
2 first-party sourcesReviewed September 11, 2026Best use: Users wanting a mid-premium AU rewards card with quarterly airport-lounge access and a relatively manageable ₹1.5 lakh renewal-fee waiver threshold.
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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.

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Premium Credit CardsTravel Credit CardsAirport Lounge Credit CardsLow Forex Markup Credit Cards
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.
2 first-party sourcesReviewed September 11, 2026Best use: Premium travelers who can use domestic/international lounges and low-forex pricing but do not need the Zenith+ metal tier.
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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.

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Super-Premium Credit CardsTravel Credit CardsAirport Lounge Credit CardsLow Forex Markup Credit Cards
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
3 first-party sourcesReviewed September 11, 2026Best use: High-income travelers who value 0.99% forex, frequent lounge access, premium airport services and a metal-card benefit stack.
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AU Ananta Credit Card

A ₹2,000 AU rewards card with accelerated shopping/dining/travel earn, welcome points, milestones and domestic lounge access.

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Premium Credit CardsRewards Credit CardsTravel Credit CardsDining Credit Cards
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.
2 first-party sourcesReviewed September 11, 2026Best use: Upper-mid-tier users whose normal spending is concentrated in shopping, dining and travel and who can naturally reach the card's milestones.
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AU SPONT Credit Card

A low-fee AU RuPay card combining 1% eligible cashback across UPI and card transactions with railway and spend-conditioned airport lounges.

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Cashback Credit CardsRuPay / UPI Credit CardsAirport Lounge Credit CardsBeginner & Entry-Level Cards
Annual fee₹299 + applicable taxes.
Rewards1% cashback on eligible ecommerce, POS, contactless and UPI transactions, plus never-expiring coins on UPI transactions under reviewed terms
Lounge2 railway lounge visits per calendar quarter; 2 domestic airport lounge visits per quarter after ₹50,000 calendar-quarter spend
Forex3.49% cross-currency markup under AU’s 7 July 2026 Key Fact Statement.
2 first-party sourcesReviewed September 11, 2026Best use: Users who want straightforward RuPay/UPI cashback with low annual cost and can potentially use railway or spend-conditioned airport lounge access.
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AU NOMO Credit Card

A fixed-deposit-backed AU credit card with a ₹199 one-time joining fee, 0.99% forex markup, rewards and spend-conditioned lounge access.

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Secured Credit CardsLow Forex Markup Credit CardsRewards Credit CardsAirport Lounge Credit Cards
Annual feeNil from second year under the reviewed current product proposition
Rewards2 Reward Points per ₹100 on eligible retail spends; reviewed page states 1 RP = ₹0.25, with 5,000 points per statement-cycle cap
LoungeCurrent AU product banner states 2 complimentary domestic airport lounge visits per quarter after ₹50,000 quarterly spend, effective 10 April 2026.
Forex0.99% forex markup on the reviewed AU NOMO page
2 first-party sourcesReviewed September 9, 2026Best use: Customers building credit with an FD-backed card who can use a low forex markup and modest lounge/reward benefits without needing unsecured underwriting.
Maintained comparisons

Where AU Small Finance Bank cards meet close researched alternatives.

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