AU Small Finance Bank began as a vehicle financing company in 1996 and converted to a Scheduled Commercial Bank after receiving its RBI licence in 2017. Headquartered in Rajasthan, the bank is listed on both NSE and BSE and has steadily expanded its retail offerings. AU ROYALE is the bank’s premium banking programme, designed to … Read more

I recently spent a weekend at Kochi Marriott Hotel while in Kerala. Since I had already seen most of Kochi and planned to catch movies at Lulu Mall, staying at the Marriott—located right behind the mall—made perfect sense. Below is a concise, natural review of my stay. Kochi Marriott Hotel Table of Contents Location Booking … Read more

Planning to travel abroad? If you hold a Visa Platinum, Signature, or Infinite card issued in India or elsewhere in the Asia Pacific, you qualify for a useful benefit: a complimentary Travelgoogoo eSIM that provides connectivity across 123+ countries without swapping SIM cards or incurring roaming charges. Table of Contents Offer Details Benefits by Card … Read more

Following co-branded cards from Amazon, Paytm and Ola Cabs, Flipkart has introduced its own co-branded credit card on the Mastercard network, issued by Axis Bank. Flipkart previously partnered with Axis Bank for the Axis Buzz credit card, but that card never gained widespread popularity. This new offering appears designed to align with the industry trend … Read more

KrisFlyer, the loyalty program of Singapore Airlines, is a popular choice among Indian travelers. Many Indian credit cards — including HDFC, Citi, Axis and HSBC — allow point transfers to KrisFlyer, making it convenient to accumulate miles for international travel. This guide highlights useful routes and redemptions, but keep in mind that the best use … Read more

If you are searching for one of the best travel credit cards in India, the American Express Platinum Travel Credit Card deserves serious consideration. Its reward structure and milestone benefits have kept it among the top travel-focused cards for years, delivering tangible value for frequent travellers who can meet the spending thresholds. This card has … Read more

I traveled through Ireland and the UK for a month in September and October 2023, taking frequent short trips. One weekend, a friend and I decided to rent a self-drive car in Ireland to visit Galway and the Cliffs of Moher from Dublin. Below I share my car rental experience in Ireland, which may be … Read more

Contactless cards grew rapidly in popularity around 2019, and today most newly issued cards support contactless payments. However, many cardholders still underuse this convenient feature. I appreciate contactless payments because they make small transactions quicker and easier—no PIN entry is required for many low-value purchases at restaurants, fuel stations, cinemas, and more. HDFC partnered with … Read more

Bengaluru finally has a Moxy hotel near the airport. For years the city—despite its busy international airport—lacked an accessible, modern transit hotel, so the arrival of a Marriott Moxy is good news for travelers seeking convenience without the premium price of full-service luxury properties. Located approximately ten minutes from Kempegowda International Airport, the new property … Read more

ICICI Bank has quietly introduced a new gemstone-themed lineup of travel forex cards aimed at international travellers who spend in foreign currencies. The collection includes two variants — Sapphiro and Coral — mirroring the bank’s existing credit and debit card naming convention. The cards offer clear, attractive benefits with fewer fine-print clauses than typical product … Read more