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

Banking has changed a lot over the last decade — from branch visits to online banking, SMS alerts and mobile apps. The latest trend gaining traction is WhatsApp banking. Not every bank offers WhatsApp banking yet, but a few have launched useful services. At the time of writing, HDFC, ICICI and IndusInd provide WhatsApp-based support … Read more

Looking for generous international travel savings similar to the 10X HDFC credit card offers? Rupay has launched a new promotion: get 40% cashback on international spends using Rupay credit and debit cards. Below are the key details and practical considerations. Rupay Credit Card india Launch – IDBI Bank Table of Contents Rupay Global Program Which … Read more