Best credit cards in 2026
Our top picks
IndusInd Bank
IndusInd Bank Tiger Credit Card
Domestic Airport Lounge: 4 per year (1 visit per calendar quarter) via Visa Lounge Access Program [Criteria: Spend ₹35,000 in previous quarter]
International Airport Lounge: 2 per year (via Priority Pass) via Priority Pass
Fuel Surcharge Waiver: 1% (Max waiver ₹250 per month) on fuel transactions between ₹400 and ₹4000
Joining Fee: ₹499 + Taxes
Annual/Renewal Fee: ₹499 + Taxes
Best for Travel
Axis Bank
Axis Bank Atlas Credit Card
Airport Lounge - Domestic/International Lounge — Gold & Platinum Tiers: Gold and Platinum tier value tables exist as tabs on the page but were not opened/captured
Joining Fee: ₹5,000 + Taxes
Annual/Renewal Fee: ₹5,000 + Taxes
Best for Premium
SBI Card
Air India SBI Signature Credit Card
Lounge Benefits - Programme / Structure: Complimentary membership to Priority Pass Program worth $99
complimentary Visa Access Program at major domestic airports in India (no visit count shown in tabs reviewed)
Fuel Surcharge - Waiver Rate: 1% fuel surcharge waiver
Joining Fee: ₹4,999 + Taxes
Annual/Renewal Fee: ₹4,999 + Taxes
Best for Shopping
HDFC Bank
HDFC Bank Swiggy Credit Card
Access to golf courses worldwide plus 12 free golf lessons per year
4 complimentary rounds of green fees per calendar year
50% discount on golf services beyond complimentary sessions
Joining Fee: ₹500 + Taxes
Annual/Renewal Fee: ₹500 + Taxes
Best for Rewards
IDFC FIRST Bank
IDFC FIRST Select Credit Card
Domestic Airport Lounge: 4 per quarter (subject to ₹20,000 spend in previous month) via Visa Signature Domestic Lounge (Guest Access: Paid guest access)
Fuel Surcharge Waiver: 1% (Max waiver ₹300 per month)
Buy 1 Get 1 Free Movie Tickets: Buy 1 Get 1 free movie ticket on Paytm Movies up to ₹250 (twice a month). (Max discount ₹250 per transaction on Paytm Movies) [Partners: Paytm Movies]
Joining Fee: Free
Annual/Renewal Fee: Free
Best for Cashback
IDFC FIRST Bank
IDFC FIRST Millennia Credit Card
Domestic Airport Lounge: 4 per quarter at railway lounges across India via IDFC Railway Lounge Access (Guest Access: Paid guest access)
Fuel Surcharge Waiver: 1% (Max waiver ₹200 per month)
25% Movie Discount on Paytm: 25% discount on movie tickets up to ₹100 on Paytm Movies app (once per calendar month). (Valid on Paytm Movies app) [Partners: Paytm Movies]
Joining Fee: Free
Annual/Renewal Fee: Free
Best for UPI RuPay
Axis Bank
Axis Bank My Zone Credit Card
Movie Ticket Benefit (BOGO): 100% discount on 2nd movie ticket via District app, up to ₹200/month, using coupon code AXIS200
no reward points earned on movie transactions
Swiggy Discount — Promo Code: Flat ₹120 off Swiggy, min order ₹500, redeemable up to 2x/month per user ID, using coupon code AXIS120
Joining Fee: ₹500 + Taxes
Annual/Renewal Fee: ₹500 + Taxes
Best for Co-Branded
HDFC Bank
HDFC Bank Swiggy Credit Card
Access to golf courses worldwide plus 12 free golf lessons per year
4 complimentary rounds of green fees per calendar year
50% discount on golf services beyond complimentary sessions
Joining Fee: ₹500 + Taxes
Annual/Renewal Fee: ₹500 + Taxes