New list is up: Check out the latest list: 25+ Best Credit Cards in India 2019 Everyone wants the best credit card available in India, but “best” depends on individual needs. Where you spend, how much you spend and the fees you’re willing to pay will determine which card suits you. This article presents a … Read more

Axis Bank recently introduced transfer limits and HDFC Bank reduced the Accor transfer ratio from 1:1 to 2:1, making Accor ALL points harder to accumulate. Despite that change, HDFC Bank is offering a short, lucrative promotion that temporarily restores strong value. For two days only—July 27 and 28, 2024—HDFC is adding a 75% bonus when … Read more

Taj fishermans cove – sea view room In my limited experience with equity investing, the Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) stands out for rewarding shareholders with generous discount coupons. These offers typically include 25% off on stays, dining, spa treatments and more, subject to certain terms. Below I summarise some recent offers I received over … Read more

While YES Bank is running a spend-based promotion to award 5,000 bonus points, HDFC Bank has launched a similar offer during the same period. Not entirely surprising, given that Yes Bank’s credit card backend was developed by former HDFC personnel, but notable that both banks are competing at the same time. I have not received … Read more

This year HDFC Bank was a little late to announce its festive credit-card promotion, but the wait has paid off. The bank’s “Happy Hours” promo is a strong seasonal offer that rewards cardholders for purchases in apparel and electronics. Here are the details and what they mean for cardholders. Happy Hours – 10X Reward Points … Read more

Kotak Mahindra Bank has introduced co-branded Indigo Ka-ching credit cards, closely mirroring the HDFC Bank Indigo Ka-ching cards launched roughly two years ago. This launch strengthens Kotak’s consumer credit offering and provides cardholders attractive Indigo-related rewards. Below I summarize the card lineup, benefits, how to apply, and what this launch might mean for Kotak’s broader … Read more

Issued as a Visa Infinite product, Citibank’s Prestige credit card is positioned at the top of Citibank’s lineup in India and delivers substantially higher travel benefits compared with the Citibank PremierMiles card. With broad redemption options and unique travel perks, Prestige is aimed at cardholders who want to maximize air miles and take advantage of … Read more

The Excursionist Perk, part of United MileagePlus, lets members include a complimentary one-way segment within certain multi-city award itineraries. It’s United’s way of offering a free stopover on award bookings when specific conditions are met. To qualify for the Excursionist Perk, you must book an itinerary composed of three or more one-way award flights using … Read more

Ever since I flew Jet Airways Domestic Business Class, I had been eager for an international journey to experience international business-class products, where you often get the best value for money or miles. I had hoped to try Jet Airways’ wide-body business class, but the Air India 787 Dreamliner fit our schedule and budget. This … Read more

SBICard, the country’s second-largest credit card issuer, now allows cardholders to view their credit score (CIBIL) online from their SBICard account. This feature is currently in beta and, for now, only the score is available for free. If you want the full credit report, there’s a paid option. There are other ways to obtain a … Read more