Credit Card News

IDFC FIRST Bank has introduced zero forex markup on all its credit cards from September 9, 2026. This is particularly useful for existing cardholders. A lot of IDFC FIRST cards are lifetime free, and many users already have one sitting in the wallet. These cards can now be used for international spends without paying the

The old Swiggy HDFC Bank Credit Card is being phased out, and existing users are now being moved to either Swiggy Ornge or Swiggy BLCK. The rollout is happening in batches, so some cardholders have already received the upgrade communication while others are still waiting. What is clear from HDFC Bank’s FAQ is that the

HDFC Bank has introduced airline and hotel loyalty transfers for the HDFC BizPower Credit Card through SmartBuy, giving cardholders 22 transfer partners for Reward Point redemptions. Until now, BizPower Reward Points were primarily redeemed through SmartBuy bookings, vouchers or statement credit. With this update, cardholders can now convert Reward Points into airline miles and hotel

Income Tax payments can run into lakhs of rupees, making them one of the largest annual expenses for many individuals and business owners. Using the right credit card can help earn Reward Points, achieve spending milestones and recover a significant portion of the payment gateway charges. The challenge is that very few credit cards still

IndiGo and Accor have officially rolled out the much-awaited BluChip–ALL points transfer feature. More than a year after announcing the partnership, members can now transfer reward points between the two loyalty programmes, allowing BluChip members to convert airline rewards into Accor ALL points and vice versa. The launch marks an important milestone for both loyalty

The “golden era” of Axis Bank credit card travel rewards just took a massive hit. As of April 2, 2026, Axis Bank has officially removed Accor Live Limitless (ALL), Marriott Bonvoy, and Qatar Airways Privilege Club from its transfer partner list. While three new partners – British Airways, Finnair, and Vietnam Airlines have been added,

If you hold the HDFC Bank Diners Club Privilege Credit Card, there are a few important changes coming to your benefits and fee structure in 2026. HDFC Bank is updating its policies regarding complimentary airport lounge access, reward point accumulation, and international transaction fees to ensure sustainable value for cardmembers. Here is a complete breakdown

Watching the Indian credit card market evolve over the last fourteen years, a clear pattern emerges regarding premium lifestyle cards. The initial launch phase is always generous, followed eventually by a period of rationalization. We are now seeing this rationalization hit the HDFC Regalia Gold. The latest updates, rolling out in May and July of