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Bank of India Star RuPay Classic Credit Card

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Bank of India Star RuPay Classic Credit Card

Bank of India's entry-level Star RuPay Classic sits below its Platinum and Swadhan Platinum cards, offering the most basic reward structure for first-time cardholders.

Rates and fees last verified 15 July 2026 · No bank pays us to rank higher.

Annual fee

₹300

Joining fee

₹0

Reward type

points

Base reward rate

0.5%

Card network

RuPay

Card tier

Entry

Who this card fits

Best suited to applicants with a credit score of roughly 700+ whose spend is concentrated in fuel. Its annual fee waives if you can comfortably clear the spend threshold.

Benefits by category

  • Fuel

    1% fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations across India on transactions between ₹400 and ₹5,000, capped monthly

  • 🌍 Forex / international spend

    3.5% forex markup on international transactions

Eligibility

  • Minimum credit score: 700
  • Minimum monthly income: ₹15,000
  • Employment: salaried, self-employed
  • Age: 2165

Benefits

  • 1% fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations across India on transactions between ₹400 and ₹5,000, capped monthly

Pros

  • + No joining fee
  • + Fuel surcharge waiver at all stations
  • + Low, easily waived annual fee

Cons

  • Minimal reward rate
  • No welcome bonus
  • Fewer benefits than BOI's Platinum variants
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