IRCTC RBL Bank Credit Card

Joining Fee

₹500

Annual Fee

Rs. 500 + Taxes

Travel
Rewards
Best For: Frequent Indian railway travelers, IRCTC users booking train tickets online, Budget-conscious travelers seeking high reward value at low annual fee

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)

To build trust with our users, we highlight the fine print that issuers often tuck away in policy documents.

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

No reward points on Fuel & Auto transactionsNo reward points on UtilitiesNo reward points on InsuranceNo reward points on Quasi-Cash transactionsNo reward points on Real Estate/RentalNo reward points on EducationNo reward points on Wallet/Service ProvidersNo reward points on Government ServicesNo reward points on Contracted ServicesNo reward points on Cash transactionsNo reward points on MiscellaneousNo reward points on EMI conversion of retail transactions (Split-N-Pay & EMI at POS/Web/Mobile App), fees, charges & GSTNo reward points on Bills2Pay transactionsOffline UPI transactions under INR 2,000 at small merchants (turnover ≤ INR 20 lakh) not eligible for reward points, voucher, milestone or any other product benefits

*Exclusions may apply to EMI transactions, fuel, and wallet reloads based on current bank policy.

These details are based on information updated on . Fees and benefits change often - confirm on the issuer's own page before applying.

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.

Expert Review

Our Verdict

Best co-branded railway card with 40X annual fee value, lounge access & 1 RP = ₹1 on IRCTC.

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