I had been looking forward to flying Jet Airways International Business Class for nearly a year. I originally planned to take it on the MAA–SIN sector, but that route changed and I ended up flying Air India on the 787 Dreamliner instead. Recently I travelled to Mumbai specifically to experience Jet Airways Premiere and the … Read more

Important Update: Yes Bank is currently unstable as a bank, and therefore its credit cards are not recommended for primary or secondary use. Please update your credit card strategy accordingly. The YES FIRST Exclusive Credit Card is positioned above the YES First Preferred Credit Card and represents one of Yes Bank’s most premium offerings. Many … Read more

HDFC Millennia, Freedom & Moneyback+ credit cards On 19 September 2021, HDFC Bank announced a relaunch of three of its entry-level credit cards. The move streamlines benefits and simplifies terms for new cardholders. Below is a clear summary of what changed, what to expect next, and how these updates affect everyday card usage. Re-Launch: New … Read more

As I mentioned in my previous review of the SBI Air India Signature Credit Card, I’m ready to play with points and miles, so I applied for the card. Approval took some time, but the card was finally approved. When the courier arrived I opened it immediately and found a few pleasant surprises along with … Read more

Standard Chartered Visa Infinite Card is the bank’s top-tier offering, positioned above the Manhattan card. However, despite the “Infinite” label, its benefits are modest compared with other premium cards. It still offers useful features—especially if issued without an annual fee—so existing Standard Chartered customers who meet the bank’s high eligibility criteria may consider requesting an … Read more

I recently upgraded from the Amex Gold Charge Card to the Amex Platinum in June 2020. If you’re unfamiliar with the Platinum card, it’s not a standard rewards credit card — it’s designed for frequent travelers, especially those who spend on luxury services. Even though I don’t travel internationally or spend on luxury as much … Read more

Note: Please refer to this latest article for updated info: HDFC Diners 10X Program Gets Further Extended through March 2018 Since HDFC Diners launched its 10X rewards program in India, frequent users have eagerly tried to maximize the benefits. HDFC has periodically updated the partner list, adding and removing merchants. One of the major changes earlier … Read more

American Express launched a targeted, spend-linked offer for March–April 2022 that rewards qualifying cardholders with vouchers worth up to Rs.50,000. This type of promotion is typical from Amex at the start of the year. Below are the key details and variants so you can quickly see what applies to your card. Offer Details Offer: Spend … Read more

RBL Bank quietly introduced the “PLAY by BookMyShow” Credit Card in the third week of September 2022 through an exclusive partnership with BookMyShow. RBL already offered several entertainment-focused cards—such as the Fun+ card (later replaced by the Movies and More card) and the Blockbuster card—resulting in some customer confusion over overlapping features and benefits. RBL … Read more

Credit card fraudulent transaction (pic: xenonstack) Despite advances in technology and artificial intelligence, credit card fraud remains common worldwide, and India is no exception. Fraud often occurs with international transactions because many of them bypass two-factor authentication. While chargebacks are an option, evidence shows they are not always honoured as expected. Lately I’ve seen several … Read more