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AU Prathama Credit Card

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AU Prathama Credit Card

AU's entry point for first-time credit card users — a very low, easily-waived fee card with a simple flat reward rate, aimed squarely at new-to-credit applicants.

Rates and fees last verified 15 July 2026.

Annual fee

₹100

Joining fee

₹100

Reward type

points

Base reward rate

0.25%

Card network

Visa

Card tier

Entry

Benefits by category

  • 🌍 Forex / international spend

    3.5% forex markup on international transactions

Eligibility

  • Minimum monthly income: ₹15,000
  • Employment: salaried, self-employed
  • Age: 2160

Benefits

  • Bonus points for setting up standing instructions for bill payments
  • Designed for new-to-credit customers building their first credit history

Pros

  • + Very low ₹100+GST annual fee, waived on modest ₹75,000/year spend
  • + Designed for new-to-credit applicants
  • + Low income eligibility bar

Cons

  • No accelerated reward categories
  • No lounge access or premium benefits
  • Low base reward rate