
Joining Fee
₹500
Annual Fee
Rs. 500 + Taxes
IRCTC RBL Bank Credit Card
Rewards Structure
Base Reward Rate
0.5% on spends
Point Value
1 Point = ₹1
Pros
- Very low annual fee of INR 500 with up to INR 20,000 worth of annual benefits (40X value)
- 1 Reward Point = INR 1 redeemable directly on IRCTC
- 8 complimentary railway lounge visits per year
- 1% transaction charge reversal on IRCTC train ticket bookings
- Train cancellation protection of INR 5,000
- Earn 5 RP per INR 200 on train ticket bookings via IRCTC
- Tap & Transit and UPI payments on RuPay variant
Cons
- Rewards capped and excluded on Fuel, Utilities, Insurance, Wallets, Government Services, Education, and several other categories
- Welcome benefit only applicable after annual membership fee is paid
- Offline UPI transactions under INR 2,000 at small merchants not eligible for rewards
- Add-on card holder rewards linked to primary cardholder's IRCTC loyalty number only
Hidden Catches (Transparency Policy)
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Multiple excluded merchant categories for reward points and milestone benefits including fuel, utilities, insurance, wallets, government services, education
Transaction charge reversal capped at INR 200 per transaction with max transaction amount of INR 5,000
Welcome benefit requires annual fee payment first
Key Benefits & Features
1% transaction charge waiver (up to INR 200) on train ticket booking via IRCTC; max transaction amount INR 5,000
Tap & Transit (NCMC) for metro and bus stations on RuPay variant
UPI Scan & Pay support on RuPay variant
Reward points redeemable directly on IRCTC at 1 Reward Point = INR 1
Notable Exclusions
*Exclusions may apply to EMI transactions, fuel, and wallet reloads based on current bank policy.
About IRCTC RBL Bank Credit Card
The IRCTC RBL Bank Credit Card is a co-branded RuPay credit card designed for frequent Indian railway travelers who want exceptional value from their everyday and travel spending. Available at a joining and annual fee of just INR 500, the card is engineered to deliver up to INR 20,000 worth of benefits annually, making it a remarkable 40X return on its membership cost. New cardholders receive 500 welcome Reward Points upon spending INR 500 within the first 30 days of card issuance. On an ongoing basis, cardholders earn 5 Reward Points per INR 200 on IRCTC train ticket bookings, 3 Reward Points on FASTag recharges and UTS App transactions, 2 Reward Points on IRCTC flight and hotel bookings, and 1 Reward Point on all other eligible purchases. A standout feature is that Reward Points redeem at a 1:1 ratio directly on IRCTC, meaning 1 Reward Point equals INR 1 in real value. Beyond rewards, the card offers 8 complimentary railway lounge visits per year (2 per quarter), a 1% transaction fee waiver on IRCTC train ticket bookings, and INR 5,000 train cancellation protection. As a RuPay card, it also supports Tap & Transit for metro and bus commutes and UPI-based scan-and-pay functionality, making it a comprehensive travel companion for Indian rail commuters.
Our Verdict
Best co-branded railway card with 40X annual fee value, lounge access & 1 RP = ₹1 on IRCTC.
Frequently Asked QuestionsAbout IRCTC RBL Bank Credit Card
FEESWhat is the joining and annual fee for the IRCTC RBL Bank Credit Card?
BENEFITSWhat is the welcome benefit on the IRCTC RBL Bank Credit Card?
REWARDSHow many Reward Points do I earn on train ticket bookings via IRCTC?
REWARDSWhat is the value of Reward Points earned on the IRCTC RBL Bank Credit Card?
BENEFITSHow many complimentary railway lounge visits do I get with this card?
BENEFITSWhat is the train cancellation protection benefit on this card?
BENEFITSIs there any transaction charge reversal on IRCTC train ticket bookings?
REWARDSWhat spending categories are excluded from earning Reward Points?
USAGEDoes the IRCTC RBL Bank Credit Card support UPI and Tap & Transit payments?
BENEFITSCan I add an add-on card to the IRCTC RBL Bank Credit Card?
INTERNATIONALCan I use the IRCTC RBL Bank Credit Card for international transactions?
USAGEHow do I redeem Reward Points on IRCTC?
APPLICATIONHow do I apply for the IRCTC RBL Bank Credit Card?
BENEFITSWhat are the overall annual benefits I can get from the IRCTC RBL Bank Credit Card?
OTHERHow do I raise a grievance or complaint regarding my IRCTC RBL Bank Credit Card?
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