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PNB RuPay Platinum Credit Card Against FD

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PNB RuPay Platinum Credit Card Against FD

PNB was the first Indian public-sector bank to launch a credit-card-against-FD facility, and the RuPay Platinum variant needs just ₹13,000 in a PNB fixed deposit to get started, issued instantly through the PNB ONE app with zero paperwork or income proof.

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

Annual fee

₹0

Joining fee

₹0

Reward type

cashback

Base reward rate

0.5%

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.

Benefits by category

  • 🌍 Forex / international spend

    3.5% forex markup on international transactions

Eligibility

    Benefits

    • Credit limit of up to 80% of combined PNB fixed deposits (minimum ₹13,000, capped at ₹5 lakh of FD value)

    Pros

    • + Low minimum FD requirement of ₹13,000
    • + Fully digital application via the PNB ONE app with no documentation
    • + Up to 50 days of interest-free credit on retail purchases

    Cons

    • Credit limit capped at 80% of FD value and an overall ₹5 lakh FD ceiling for this facility
    • RuPay-only network limits acceptance versus Visa/Mastercard for overseas use
    • Rewards are minimal next to PNB's unsecured Rakshak or Parakram cards
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