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Standard Chartered Rewards Credit Card

Verified · August 26, 2026
4.9/5.0

Updated on August 26, 2026

🎖️Reward Rate

Base Rewards: 4 Reward Points per ₹150 (4 Reward Points per ₹150 spent on all retail transactions)

Overview

Standard Chartered Rewards Credit Card by Standard Chartered Bank provides premium value tailored for Mid-Premium cardholders.

Rewards

Reward Type

Reward Points

Reward Rate

  • Base Rewards: 4 Reward Points per ₹150 (4 Reward Points per ₹150 spent on all retail transactions)
  • 8 Reward Points per ₹150 (8 Reward Points per ₹150 on retail spends exceeding ₹20,000 in a calendar month (4X base + 4X bonus))
  • Accelerated Rewards: 8 Reward Points per ₹150 on monthly spends > ₹20,000 (up to 2,000 bonus reward points per month). 1 pt = ₹0.25.
  • Excluded Categories: Fuel, Rent, Wallet loads

Welcome Benefit

4,000 bonus Reward Points upon payment of joining fee and completing 1st transaction within 30 days; Qualification Criteria: Payment of joining fee and first spend within 30 days; Fulfillment Timeline: 60 days post joining fee settlement

Milestone Benefit

Spend ₹3 Lakhs (Annual): Annual fee waiver of ₹1,000 + GST; Spend ₹20,000 (Monthly): 1,000 bonus reward points on spending ₹20,000 or more in a billing month; Annual Fee Waiver: Spend ₹3,00,000 or more in preceding year for annual fee waiver

Redemption

  • Redeem on 360° Rewards catalog for flights, hotels, Apple products, and vouchers at 1 pt = ₹0.25
  • Statement cash credit

Benefits

  • Domestic Airport Lounge: 1 per quarter (4 visits per year, subject to ₹20,000 spend in previous month) via Visa Lounge Program (Guest Access: Paid guest access)
  • Fuel Surcharge Waiver: 1% (Max waiver ₹300 per month)
  • The Good Food Trail: Up to 20% discount across top dining partners under Standard Chartered Good Food Trail program. (Exclusive dining discounts in major metros) [Partners: Good Food Trail]

Things to Know Before you apply

Standard Chartered Rewards Credit Card Eligibility Criteria

  • Age: 21–65 years
  • Net Annual Income ₹6,00,000+ (Salaried min ₹50,000/month)
  • Salaried & Self-Employed Individuals
  • Resident Indian

Fees & Charges

ParticularsAmount
Joining Fee₹1,000
Annual Fee₹1,000
Foreign Currency Mark-up Fee3.5%
Cash Advance Fee3.0% (min ₹300)

Fee waiver: Spend ₹3,00,000 or more in preceding year for annual fee waiver

PaisaSimple Review

Overall Rating

4.9/5

What do we like about this card?

Standard Chartered Rewards Credit Card issued by Standard Chartered Bank is one of India's leading credit cards for Mid-Premium spends, featuring competitive reward earning and verified travel perks.

Pros

  • Base Rewards: 4 Reward Points per ₹150 (4 Reward Points per ₹150 spent on all retail transactions)
  • 8 Reward Points per ₹150 (8 Reward Points per ₹150 on retail spends exceeding ₹20,000 in a calendar month (4X base + 4X bonus))
  • Forex markup rate of 3.5%
  • Airport lounge and lifestyle dining privileges
  • Value-packed milestone rewards on annual spend

Cons

  • Annual renewal fee of ₹1000
  • Reward exclusion on fuel purchases and wallet load transactions

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Fee Details

Joining Fee

₹1,000

Annual/Renewal Fee

₹1,000

Joining Fee

₹1,499

Annual/Renewal Fee

₹1,499

Joining Fee

₹500

Annual/Renewal Fee

₹500

Lowest fees
Welcome Benefit
  • 4,000 bonus Reward Points upon payment of joining fee and completing 1st transaction within 30 days
  • Qualification Criteria: Payment of joining fee and first spend within 30 days
  • Fulfillment Timeline: 60 days post joining fee settlement
  • 6,000 bonus Reward Points worth ₹1,500 upon payment of joining fee
  • Qualification Criteria: Payment of joining fee within 30 days
  • Fulfillment Timeline: 30 days post fee realization
  • 2,000 bonus Reward Points upon spending ₹5,000 within first 60 days
  • Qualification Criteria: ₹5,000 retail spend within 60 days of card setup
  • Fulfillment Timeline: 45 days
Reward/Cashback Rate
  • Base Rewards: 4 Reward Points per ₹150 (4 Reward Points per ₹150 spent on all retail transactions)
  • 8 Reward Points per ₹150 (8 Reward Points per ₹150 on retail spends exceeding ₹20,000 in a calendar month (4X base + 4X bonus))
  • Accelerated Rewards: 8 Reward Points per ₹150 on monthly spends > ₹20,000 (up to 2,000 bonus reward points per month). 1 pt = ₹0.25.
  • Excluded Categories: Fuel, Rent, Wallet loads
  • Base Rewards: 1 Reward Point per ₹100 (1 Reward Point per ₹100 on other retail spends)
  • Accelerated Rewards: 7.25% value back on BPCL fuel & lubricants: 25 Reward Points per ₹100 (6.25% value) + 1% fuel surcharge waiver (capped at 2,500 RPs per billing cycle). 10 RPs per ₹100 on Dining, Groceries, Departmental Stores & Movies.
  • Excluded Categories: Non-BPCL petrol pumps, Wallet loads
  • Base Rewards: 2 ICICI Reward Points per ₹100 (2 points per ₹100 spent at HPCL fuel stations)
  • 2 ICICI Reward Points per ₹100 (2 points per ₹100 spent on general retail)
  • Accelerated Rewards: Up to 5% savings on HPCL fuel purchases (2.5% cashback + 2 Reward Points per ₹100 + 1% surcharge waiver via ICICI POS)
  • Excluded Categories: Non-HPCL petrol pumps
Pros
  • Base Rewards: 4 Reward Points per ₹150 (4 Reward Points per ₹150 spent on all retail transactions)
  • 8 Reward Points per ₹150 (8 Reward Points per ₹150 on retail spends exceeding ₹20,000 in a calendar month (4X base + 4X bonus))
  • Forex markup rate of 3.5%
  • Airport lounge and lifestyle dining privileges
  • Value-packed milestone rewards on annual spend
  • Base Rewards: 1 Reward Point per ₹100 (1 Reward Point per ₹100 on other retail spends)
  • Forex markup rate of 3.5%
  • Airport lounge and lifestyle dining privileges
  • Value-packed milestone rewards on annual spend
  • Base Rewards: 2 ICICI Reward Points per ₹100 (2 points per ₹100 spent at HPCL fuel stations)
  • 2 ICICI Reward Points per ₹100 (2 points per ₹100 spent on general retail)
  • Forex markup rate of 3.5%
  • Airport lounge and lifestyle dining privileges
  • Value-packed milestone rewards on annual spend
Cons
  • Annual renewal fee of ₹1000
  • Reward exclusion on fuel purchases and wallet load transactions
  • Annual renewal fee of ₹1499
  • Reward exclusion on fuel purchases and wallet load transactions
  • Annual renewal fee of ₹500
  • Reward exclusion on fuel purchases and wallet load transactions