RBL Bank has again partnered with BookMyShow for a movie-focused card. After the Fun+ card and the Movies and More card, the bank has introduced a third variant: the RBL Bank Popcorn Credit Card.
Unlike the previous versions, this card is primarily built around BookMyShow movie benefits and delivers stronger rewards for that category. Below is a concise review of the RBL Bank Popcorn Credit Card.
Table of Contents
- Joining Fees
- Rewards
- Features & Benefits
- Bottomline
Joining Fees
- Joining/Annual Fee: Rs.1,000 + GST (renewal fee waived on Rs.50,000 annual spend)
- Welcome Benefit: Four movie tickets up to Rs.1,000 on BookMyShow
RBL’s standard policy on annual fee reversals often applies when annual spends cross a certain threshold, but it’s not clearly stated whether the Popcorn card follows the same 1.5 lakh spend reversal criterion. Additionally, it is not yet confirmed whether the welcome benefit applies again on renewal; that information will affect the card’s long-term value.
Rewards
- Monthly Movie Offer: Two free movie tickets per month (up to Rs.250 each; total up to Rs.500)
- Spend Requirement: Minimum Rs.5,000 in a billing month
- Reward Rate: Listed as 10% on eligible spends (effective reward approximately 5% considering typical conditions)
Although the card advertises a 10% reward rate for movie spending, many cards and debit options already offer BookMyShow buy-one-get-one or similar promotions. Accounting for those common offers and the actual ticket prices you typically pay, the practical return works out closer to 5% in many cases. Ticket values are often below the stated Rs.250 cap, which further reduces the effective percentage, but the return remains attractive for frequent moviegoers.
Features & Benefits
- Weekly Cashback: Surprise cashback up to Rs.250 every week, with an assured minimum cashback of Rs.25
- Fuel Surcharge Waiver: Waiver up to Rs.100 per month on fuel transactions between Rs.500 and Rs.4,000
The card replaces many standard reward structures with the weekly cashback concept. This can be advantageous if you have consistent spending, since higher spend levels should increase the chance of larger weekly cashback amounts. The guaranteed minimum cashback provides a baseline benefit even during lighter spending periods.
Bottomline
- Cardexpert Rating: 4/5
For movie enthusiasts, the RBL Popcorn Credit Card is compelling: it offers strong movie-specific returns and a novel weekly cashback program. Expect an effective return in the 5% range on movie spends in many real-world scenarios, with potential for higher value depending on your ticket costs and frequency of use.
The card looks particularly attractive for the first year because of the welcome benefit and the focused movie rewards. To fully assess long-term value, keep an eye on how the renewal benefits, annual fee reversals, and weekly cashback mechanics are applied in practice.
What are your thoughts on the new RBL Bank Popcorn Credit Card?