It was a great year with the SBI Elite card, issued to me about a year ago against an FD. I was fortunate to receive a 3% value-back offer before they devalued the SBI Signature card, and I ultimately earned around Rs. 18,000 in cashback through that campaign. I also used their BookMyShow offer frequently … Read more

American Express India has introduced its global Shop Small campaign in India. The initial version of the offer ran from September to November 2020 and was not as generous as similar programs in other countries. For December 2020, American Express India has improved the promotion, increasing the cashback to 50% on eligible transactions, up from … Read more

IndusInd Bank has been running a weekend cashback offer since August and it appears to have been extended into September and October. I received the promotional email recently for my IndusInd Iconia American Express Credit Card, which is fairly new. The promotion is in partnership with American Express. Details follow: IndusInd Bank American Express Iconia … Read more

IndusInd Bank has announced a partnership with British Airways Executive Club and Qatar Airways Privilege Club to launch a multi-branded Visa credit card. The collaboration, revealed on 5 January 2023, marks the first time British Airways and Qatar Airways have teamed up with an Indian bank to offer a co-branded card, opening the door for … Read more

SBI Prime Credit Card Launched in mid-2017, the SBI PRIME Credit Card remained one of SBI Card’s most competitive offerings for several years. Cardholders valued its milestone rewards, birthday perks, airport lounge access, and fee-waiver opportunities tied to spending. These features helped SBICard capture a meaningful share of India’s premium credit card market. However, significant … Read more

For most Indians, taking an international trip once a year is a major achievement given high flight and hotel costs. But what if I told you luxury hotel stays could be reduced by up to 60%? Sounds tempting. MakeMyTrip and American Express have teamed up to make such dream vacations far more affordable. Rs.5000 Instant … Read more

Bangalore’s popular premium airport lounge, previously known as the Above Ground Level Lounge, was closed for more than a year. It has now reopened in the same location as the 080 Lounge — a name derived from Bangalore’s STD code. This review covers the 080 Lounge at domestic departures. There is also a separate 080 … Read more

Update: Further extended till May 2019 Update: Latest article is here HDFC Credit Card 10X Rewards Program (June 2019 Update) Below are the current details for HDFC Bank’s 10X Reward Points promotion on credit cards. After an initial surprise when HDFC briefly signaled a change from 10X to 5X rewards at the end of March, … Read more

During the demonetization period many people faced immediate cash shortages. The government and the Reserve Bank of India took several measures to improve liquidity, including encouraging banks to reduce interest rates on fixed deposits (FDs) and recurring deposits so more cash flowed into the market. Fixed Deposit IndusInd At one point FD rates dropped to … Read more

Once the lockdown in Tamil Nadu was lifted, I started looking for safe places to travel. The Tamara stood out because it is a suite-only property, which felt like a lower-risk option for a getaway. When ePass rules for hill station visits were relaxed, I applied and booked a stay the same day for the … Read more