This review was contributed by a reader, Bhavye Goel, who and his family hold a couple of Kotak credit cards. I began exploring credit cards in 2017 and discovered this blog while researching options. This is my first review for the community, and I’m starting with one of Kotak Mahindra Bank’s most underrated cards: the … Read more

HDFC Bank has been running targeted credit card spend-based promotions aggressively since early 2019, as seen in earlier campaigns during February and May 2019 and other smaller rollouts. This Diwali the bank has again launched a set of targeted spend-based offers alongside several merchant promotions. Different cardholders receive different variants of the promotion; below are … Read more

Update: The offer has been paused as of 8th Jan 2026. Qatar Airways and IndusInd Bank launched a strong signup promotion for January 2026 that lets new cardholders earn a substantial Avios bonus. By applying for the IndusInd Avios Credit Card (Qatar variant) during the offer period and meeting a modest spend requirement, you could … Read more

Bank of Baroda has launched an attractive limited-time offer on its credit cards: customers can apply for select BOB credit cards with a lifetime free (LTF) fee. This is a timely opportunity if you’ve been considering a BOB card, as it removes the burden of annual fees for qualifying cards. Offer details Offer: Any eligible … Read more

Chennai Airport now uses two terminals for domestic departures. Terminal 4 (T4) handles Air India and Vistara flights (likely the entire Air India group), while Terminal 1 (T1) serves other carriers. I recently flew Vistara from T4 and visited the TFS Travel Club Lounge, the only lounge currently open in this terminal. Below is a … Read more

Disclaimer: This article is written in the hope that these insights may help improve the system and are not intended to offend any country, region, or person. I recently applied for my first Schengen tourist visa through Austria and learned a lot about the process — and why it can be particularly difficult for single … Read more

HDFC has introduced three new welcome offers in addition to its regular 5x/10x promotions. These welcome offers apply to newly issued cards only. In some cases they may also apply to upgraded cards, as happened previously, but you should confirm with customer care if you believe an upgrade may qualify. HDFC Credit Card Welcome Offers … Read more

August 2019 Changes is now live: Checkout the latest update here Update for July 2019: Both SmartBuy & Diners 10X partners are extended till July end. We might see fresh version from Aug 2019 It’s good to know the 10X benefit on HDFC credit cards still exists, but it’s disappointing that HDFC hasn’t kept its … Read more

Fairfield by Marriott Coimbatore is a mid-scale business hotel located just a few hundred meters from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB). It is comparable to Aloft Coimbatore in many respects, but its main advantage is the close proximity to the airport. I stayed at the property in late 2018; below is a concise review of my … Read more

American Express India has rolled out a new targeted, spend-linked promotion for select cardholders. The campaign offers Air India vouchers of up to Rs. 8,000 when eligible customers meet specified minimum spends. Below is a clear summary of the offer, key terms and our take on its value. Offer Details Offer: Receive Air India vouchers … Read more