Disclaimer: The information below reflects my best understanding from various sources and has not been verified with the bank involved. 1. What’s new with HDFC Infinia Metal Edition? The metal variant of the HDFC Infinia differs primarily in its construction and a higher renewal fee. Aside from the metal form factor and the associated fee … Read more

2016 was a rewarding year for me: I gained access to several premium credit cards and enjoyed substantial rewards, cashbacks and promotional benefits, even though there were a few devaluations along the way. Below I highlight the cards that delivered the best returns in 2016 — many of the patterns continued into 2017. Looking for … Read more

Cashback is always appealing because it returns money directly to you instead of reward points that require tracking and redemption. Cashback reduces your net expense immediately, making spending simpler and more transparent. Below is a curated list of some of the best cashback credit cards available in India. These cards provide direct money-back on purchases … Read more

If you hold the American Express Platinum Charge Card (the metal card), here’s a limited-time offer to consider. Even if you don’t currently own this card, the promotion highlights one of the premium benefits Platinum Charge cardholders occasionally receive. This could help you decide whether the higher annual cost of the metal card is worthwhile. … Read more

SBICard has been sending spend-based offers to a selected group of customers for a long time, but I hadn’t received any for about 1.5 years. Recently, however, I started getting spend-based offer emails on my SBI Simply Click Credit Card. I received two offers — the second arrived after I completed the first. This article … Read more

HDFC Bank often sends spend-linked promotions for its credit cards, and during the pandemic period some of those offers were particularly generous. The latest promotion is different: instead of the usual vouchers, eligible cardholders receive a coupon after meeting the required spends. Below is a clear summary of the offer and what it means for … Read more

I had a short layover in Bangkok, Thailand before continuing to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and wanted a convenient place to stay in the city center. I found Courtyard by Marriott Bangkok and decided to try it. Here’s my review. Courtyard by Marriott, Bangkok – Thailand Table of Contents Booking Check-in Welcome Amenity The … Read more

This article was contributed by reader Praveen Katiyar. Most of us pay for insurance—vehicle, health, life, and more—every year. Since insurance is a recurring, unavoidable expense, it makes sense to choose a payment method that earns the most reward points (RPs) and preserves the credit card’s free-credit period. Many credit cards either don’t award RPs … Read more

The Past It has been over two years since CRED—the app that rewards users for paying credit card bills—launched. In its early days, CRED offered eye-catching rewards and promotions. I personally saved more than Rs.25,000 in one year, and many high spenders reported saving several lakhs thanks to the generous redemption options available at the … Read more

This article is outdated. Kindly refer to the latest review of Axis Privilege Credit Card. After launching its Vistara co-branded cards in early 2016, Axis Bank recently introduced the Privilege Credit Card — a premium card focused on travel benefits. Before this card arrived, the Axis Signature card served as one of the bank’s top-tier … Read more