Let’s discuss the best ways to pay insurance premium using credit cards and earn reward points/cash back on the same. Over the next few months, we all will have a hefty insurance premium due on us. Typically, a household’s annual insurance premiums would easily be above 100k+. Given that we all have those dreaded LIC […]
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Kotak Kaching Credit Cards – Review
Kotak Bank in tie-up with Indigo Airlines has recently launched Kaching credit cards. Kotak is the second banking partner for Indigo after HDFC Bank for the Kaching credit cards. The new Kotak Kaching credit cards are on the Visa platform as against the Mastercard platform for HDFC Bank. Let’s take a deep dive into Kotak […]
In my last post on free lifetime credit cards, many of you pointed out that, I missed out on including the Axis Flipkart credit card in that list. Therefore, I thought why not write a separate post on this card. Highlighting its features and comparing it with the few best lifetime free credit cards. Axis […]
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Best Lifetime Free Credit Cards in India
Looking for the best lifetime free credit card in India that gives maximum benefits? Well, then this is the article you are looking for. I have listed down the best lifetime free credit cards currently available along with a benefits calculator; so that you can decide for yourself, which credit card suits you the best. […]
HDFC Bank has re-launched the Millennia credit card recently with a revised reward structure. The changes will be applicable for Millennia credit cards issued post 1st October 2021. For someone holding an older Millennia credit card, the old reward structure will continue until 31st October; post which the updated reward structure will be applicable. However, […]
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Vistara Indusind Explorer credit card – Detailed Review
“Club Vistara Indusind Explorer” credit card is a new offering from Indusind Bank in partnership with Air Vistara . The Vistara Indusind credit card targets affluent frequent flyers, clearly seen in the joining and annual fees. Let’s “explore” the features of the Vistara Indusind Explorer credit card. Vistara Indusind Explorer credit card Snapshot What did […]
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How credit card reward points can offer you free Paris Olympics trip?
We often read stories about how people use credit card reward points and travel for free. However, most of us either don’t know how to accumulate tons of reward points or don’t have those super premium credit cards. In today’s post, I endeavour to highlight how “not so premium credit cards” can be used to […]
Given the ever-increasing acceptability of the AmazonPay wallet, it is becoming a go-to wallet for many. Amazon wallet can be used with a wide range of merchant payments and use cases, including bill payments, insurance payments, travel booking, food orders etc apart from paying for Amazon purchases. I prefer to load my Amazon wallet using […]
I applied for an HSBC Platinum credit card last month and it was a spur of the moment decision without any thought or strategy on how I will maximise the benefits. Here I am, after a month, regretting about missing the welcome offers and realising that this card has a mediocre reward rate too. Reward […]
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Rent Payment Offers – June 2021
Rent payment being a major expense for most of us, it is always great if there are offers that allow us to save some money on it. Below are the ongoing rent payment offers on credit cards. I have been personally using credit cards to make rent payment for a few years now. Last year […]
Bank of Baroda Select or BoB Select credit card is an entry-level credit card from Bank of Baroda stable. I didn’t know that this card exists until a friend of mine applied for it recently. It was then I checked out the features of this credit card and was quite impressed. Update August 2021 – […]
Citibank recently decided to exit the consumer banking business from 13 countries, including India. While this raises many questions, but a couple of important ones are what to do with existing Citi credit cards and reward points? Moreover, which alternate credit card to apply for? Below are my thoughts on these questions. Citi Credit Cards: […]
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Best Fuel Credit Cards in India 2021
Given the recent surge in domestic fuel prices, it makes sense to figure out the best fuel credit cards in India. Simply because using the right credit card at a petrol pump can help one save around 2-4% annually on one of the most inelastic expense. Given fuel expense is an inelastic expense it’s not […]
2021 promises to be a good year in terms of credit card launches. In the first 3 months, we have already seen a few good launches i.e. SBI Aurum credit card and 4 credit cards from IDFC First Bank. In the rest of the year, I expect around 6 new card launches to happen. Below […]
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My credit card strategy 2021
In this post, I will share my credit card strategy that I follow to maximise rewards from the 10 credit cards I own. Further, given that this is my 50th blog post it makes sense that I discuss my own thoughts and strategies rather than putting a review. J Currently, I own 10 credit cards […]
After the detailed review on IDFC First credit cards; I got a few queries on how to apply for the card and any tricks to get the approval. Since for me the IDFC First credit card was sort of pre-approved, I dont know of any tricks to get the approval quickly. However, I came along […]
Amex MRCC has announced changes in the reward structure from April 2021. In an email to its customers, Amex has outlined the changes. Below are all the details about the new changes, how they affect you as a cardholder, what could be Amex’s rationale behind the move and what should be your strategy with MRCC […]
IDFC First Bank has jumped into the credit card bandwagon by launching 4 credit cards. Although, IDFC First Bank already has a credit card offering through a tie-up with One Card, this the first time they have launched credit cards under their own brand name. Here is everything you need to know about these credit […]
Amex is changing redemption options for its Platinum Travel credit card effective 22nd Jan. While the change in redemption options is beneficial, in my view; however, this is accompanied by a minor devaluation in reward points’ value. I have reviewed the card here, and have also shared my experiences here. What are the existing redemption […]
Kotak White credit card is the latest credit card from Kotak Bank. The card’s plain white design looks amazing and it is targeted at the HNI segment with its high eligibility criteria and high spends target to get maximum benefits. However, whether this credit card is worthy of sitting in your wallet? Read on to […]
