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ESAF Small Finance Bank

ESAF Bank Credit Card Against FD

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ESAF Bank Credit Card Against FD

ESAF Small Finance Bank's Credit Card Against FD lets customers without income proof or an established credit history get a RuPay card secured by their own fixed deposit. It carries the same 1.25% cashback structure as ESAF's regular RuPay Platinum card, with the FD left untouched and still earning interest. A practical, no-frills option for first-time or credit-building applicants in ESAF's semi-urban and rural customer base.

Annual fee

₹0

Joining fee

₹0

Reward type

cashback

Base reward rate

1.25%

Card network

RuPay

Card tier

Entry

Who this card fits

Best suited to applicants who clear the standard eligibility bar. It's a lifetime-free card with no fee to track.

Rewards & benefits

  • Rewards rate: 1.25% base rate

Benefits by category

  • 🛡️ Insurance

    Personal accident and permanent disability cover bundled with the card, as on ESAF's RuPay Platinum line.

  • 🌍 Forex / international spend

    3.5% forex markup on international transactions

Eligibility

  • Age: 1865

Fees & charges

  • Foreign currency markup: 3.5%

Benefits

  • Secured credit line issued against a fixed deposit with ESAF Small Finance Bank; the FD stays intact and continues earning interest.
  • Personal accident and permanent disability cover bundled with the card, as on ESAF's RuPay Platinum line.

Pros

  • + No income proof or credit history required
  • + FD remains intact and keeps earning interest
  • + Personal accident and disability cover included
  • + Straightforward, low-fee product

Cons

  • Requires locking up a fixed deposit to secure the card
  • Reward rate is basic versus unsecured cashback cards
  • Limited premium travel or lifestyle benefits
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