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News, explainers, and practical tips on credit cards in India.
Credit Card Scams in India 2026: OTP Fraud, Fake KYC Calls, and QR Traps
27 August 2026
An updated 2026 guide to the most common credit card scams in India — OTP phishing, fake KYC update calls, QR code scams, and card-not-present fraud — and how to shut each one down.
Credit Card Joining Fee vs Annual Fee: What's the Difference
27 August 2026
These two fees look similar on an application form but work very differently. Understanding the difference helps you evaluate whether a card is actually worth it.
SBI Card vs HDFC Bank Credit Cards: Which Should You Pick
26 August 2026
A head-to-head comparison of SBI Card and HDFC Bank's credit card lineups — issuance scale, popular cards, rewards philosophy, and who should pick which.
How to Redeem Credit Card Reward Points Without Losing Value
26 August 2026
Reward points quietly lose most of their value at the wrong redemption option. Here's how to redeem them for close to what they're actually worth.
Kotak Solitaire Credit Card Review: What ₹75 Lakh in Private Banking Buys You
26 August 2026
A review of the invite-only Kotak Solitaire's zero forex markup, unlimited lounge access, and 10% travel returns — and who actually qualifies.
Credit Card Reward Points Expiry: What You Need to Know
26 August 2026
Reward points that quietly expire are one of the most common ways cardholders lose value they've already earned. Here's how expiry policies typically work.
What Happens If You Skip a Credit Card Payment Entirely
25 August 2026
The real consequences of missing a credit card payment completely for a cycle — CIBIL impact, penal charges, and how the collections process actually unfolds.
How to Check Your CIBIL Score Free in India: Every Legitimate Way
25 August 2026
Every free way to check your CIBIL score in India — issuer apps, CIBIL's own site, other bureaus — plus how often to check and what actually moves it.
Do Tata Neu Infinity NeuCoins Expire? What to Know Before They're Gone
23 August 2026
NeuCoins earned on the Tata Neu Infinity Credit Card don't sit in your account forever — here's how the expiry works and how to avoid losing value.
How to Dispute an Unauthorized Credit Card Transaction
23 August 2026
Spotted a transaction you didn't make? Here's the actual process for disputing it, the timelines involved, and what determines whether you get your money back.
Best Credit Cards for Petrol Pump Cashback: 2026 Update
23 August 2026
Fuel surcharge waivers are table stakes now — here's what's actually changed for fuel cashback cards in 2026 and which picks are still worth it.
Invite-Only Credit Cards in India: How They Actually Work
22 August 2026
The most exclusive cards in India aren't listed on any application page. Here's how invite-only cards actually get issued, and what it takes to receive one.
ICICI Emeralde Private Metal Card Review: A Strong Case for the ₹12,500 Fee
22 August 2026
ICICI's invite-only flagship pairs unlimited lounge and golf access with a 3% base reward rate and a 1.5% forex markup — here's the full breakdown.
The Minimum Due Trap: Why Paying Only the Minimum Costs You So Much
21 August 2026
How paying only the minimum amount due on a credit card quietly turns into one of the most expensive debts you'll ever carry.
Tata Neu Infinity vs Amazon Pay ICICI: E-commerce Cards Compared
20 August 2026
Two ecosystem-locked cashback cards, compared for people who shop primarily on one platform or the other.
Hidden Credit Card Charges You Are Probably Ignoring
20 August 2026
Beyond the annual fee, credit cards carry a handful of charges most cardholders never notice until they show up on a statement. Here's the full list.
Multiple Credit Cards in India: A Wallet Strategy Framework
20 August 2026
There's no universal right number of credit cards to hold. Here's a framework for deciding based on how you actually spend, not what influencers recommend.
PhonePe SBI Card SELECT BLACK Review: Big Rewards, Mostly Inside One App
19 August 2026
An honest review of PhonePe SBI Card SELECT BLACK: up to 10% back on PhonePe essentials, lounge access with Priority Pass, the ₹3 lakh fee waiver, and how it compares with the PURPLE variant.
Milestone Benefit Credit Cards: Bonus Rewards for Hitting Spend Targets
19 August 2026
Milestone benefits pay out bonus vouchers or points once you cross a spend threshold — here's how to actually make them worth it.
Credit Card Grace Period Explained: How to Never Pay Interest
19 August 2026
What the interest-free grace period on Indian credit cards actually covers, how it's calculated, and the mistakes that make you lose it.