#1₹220/yr
AU LIT Credit Card
1–2 RP/₹150 · First Card / Entry
Best net value on this list — about ₹220/yr in your pocket after fees on typical spends.
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Age 21–60 · From ₹18,000/mo income · Unsecured
First Card / Entry·ICICI Bank
Simple lifetime-free credit builder.
Age 21–60 · From ₹18,000/mo income · Unsecured
Key Benefits
All 8 benefits →All spends
1 RP/₹150
Contactless
PayWave enabled
Annual fee
฿0
Lifetime free
All spends
1
RP/₹150
High annual fee — may not pay off at moderate spend
At ₹31,000/mo, net value is -₹36/yr after the ₹0 annual fee. At modeled spend levels, rewards alone may not cover the fee — this card is for lounge, travel, and lifestyle perks more than raw cashback math.
Model your spends in the calculator →Zero sales calls. Ever.
Caps & exclusions verified · 2026-06-12
On the bank's site: You'll apply on the bank's website. They may ask for contact details and follow up on your application.
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Rewards, lounge rules, fee perks, and extras — sourced from public issuer information.
Source: ICICI Platinum Chip T&Cs
Low income threshold, easy approval
Source: ICICI Platinum Chip T&Cs
All spends
1 RP/₹150
Contactless
PayWave enabled
See worked examples of how points convert to cash value
all — 1 pts per ₹150 spend
You spend
₹10,000
You earn
67 pts
Worth ≈
₹13.33
@ ₹0.20/point
Redemption reality: Point value varies — cashback redemption is typically lower than travel partner transfers. We use a conservative ₹0.20/pt in calculations.
Based on moderate spend for this market
Est. net annual
-₹36
per year
Annual fee
Free
per year
Effective return
-0.0%
of spend
Rewards minus annual fee on your spend profile
Annual fee Free · Forex 3.5% on international transactions — tap for full fees
Joining fee
Lifetime free card
₹0
Annual / renewal fee
No renewal fee ever
₹0
Forex markup
3.5% on international transactions
Finance charges
≈3.5–3.75% per month (42–45% p.a.) if you revolve balance — pay in full to avoid
Late payment fee
₹400–₹1,300 depending on statement balance — always pay on time
Reward redemption fee
Usually ₹0 for cashback cards; points cards may have ₹99+ redemption fee
Example: moderate user · Steady year
Signup bonus is excluded here — switch to Year 1 on the hero or open the calculator for first-year value.
Formulas and assumptions: How we calculate NAV
21–60 years · ₹18,000/mo — tap for full criteria
Important: These are indicative eligibility bands from issuer websites. Actual approval depends on the bank's internal score, existing relationship, and current portfolio policy. CardHungry shows bands, not guarantees.
At moderate spend (₹31,000/mo), gross rewards are about ₹384/year. After the ₹0 annual fee, net value is approximately -₹36/year. Use the calculator above to model your own spends.
₹18,000/month for salaried applicants (indicative — bank decides).
EMI transactions, Fuel.
Deeper rankings and comparisons for similar use cases.
AU LIT Credit Card
1–2 RP/₹150 · First Card / Entry
Best net value on this list — about ₹220/yr in your pocket after fees on typical spends.
HDFC MoneyBack+ Credit Card
10X points · First Card / Entry
Strong runner-up at ₹130/yr net — roughly ₹90 behind #1 on the same spend mix.
IndusInd Bank Platinum Credit Card
1 reward point/₹150 · First Card / Entry
Worth a look — ₹60/yr net, still ahead of 0 other eligible cards.
Approval estimate based on public eligibility criteria. Indicative only. Not a guarantee of approval.
