Update: The key benefit of this card (complimentary airport transfer) has been discontinued. Bank of Baroda has launched two premium debit cards to target higher-end customers: the Sapphire and the Opulence. Sapphire is positioned as an affordable premium debit card, while Opulence is a super-premium metal card with a higher annual fee. This article provides … Read more

Note: This review dates back to 2016. For the latest review, please consult the most recent review on CardExpert. My first American Express card was the Platinum Travel card. When I considered a second Amex card two years later, the Jet Airways American Express Card was an obvious option. I passed on the Gold Charge … Read more

I decided to upgrade my IndusInd Exclusive account to Pioneer Banking to try the Pioneer debit and credit cards. The move was partly driven by the card design — admittedly a bit superficial — but the rewards are reasonable as well. The Pioneer debit card offers 0.5% returns on spends. The Pioneer Legacy card provides … Read more

Complimentary spa sessions are one of the best perks of flying Thai Airways Business or First Class from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). On a recent trip from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City in Thai Business Class, I took advantage of the offer. After spending time in the Royal Silk Lounge, I headed across to the … Read more

Snapdeal HDFC Bank Co-branded Credit Card HDFC Bank, in partnership with Snapdeal, introduced the Snapdeal HDFC Bank Credit Card to serve frequent eCommerce shoppers and those who prefer digital payments over cash-on-delivery. This co-branded card targets customers who want convenience for online purchases while earning meaningful rewards. Designed for today’s mobile-first shoppers, the card incentivizes … Read more

From 1 July 2017, the American Express Gold Card’s monthly bonus structure changes: you will earn 1,000 Membership Rewards Points when you complete six transactions of Rs.1,000 or more each in a calendar month. This replaces the earlier requirement of four such transactions. Though the point value remains the same, the increased transaction requirement matters … Read more

If you hold an American Express credit card, you may occasionally find transactions declined by merchants. Although Amex acceptance—both online and in-store—has improved in recent years, some merchants, particularly in smaller towns and non-metro areas, still do not accept the card. If your Amex card was recently declined, here are clear, practical steps you can … Read more

The credit cards issued against a fixed deposit, commonly known as secured credit cards, are an easy and often overlooked way to build or improve your CIBIL score. I used a credit card backed by a fixed deposit for about four years while I was in college, and it played a significant role in improving … Read more

Axis Bank already offers strong choices at different tiers — the entry-level Axis Flipkart Credit Card, the airline-focused Vistara Infinite Credit Card, and the travel-oriented Axis Privilege Credit Card. However, their premium and super-premium lifestyle cards lagged behind competitors, so Axis refreshed those products to better compete in those segments. Axis Bank has relaunched its … Read more

Last Updated: 6th Jan 2019 If you travel abroad frequently or spend substantial amounts in USD, GBP or other foreign currencies using your debit/credit card, here’s good news. IndusInd Bank introduced a Signature Exclusive debit card for its Exclusive customers that charges 0% foreign currency markup on transactions and ATM withdrawals made in currencies other … Read more