Federal bank Credit Card Fees and Charges

Federal Bank offers multiple credit cards to cater to a wide range of customer bases. The credit cards come at various features and benefits which can be availed on payment of applicable fees and charges, such as late payment fees, foreign currency transaction charges, joining and annual fees, and many more. 

Federal Bank charges certain fees and charges credit card usage, and not all services are free of cost. Some charges apply when you use specific features, while others are levied according to the applicable terms and conditions. Federal Bank also offers annual and joining fee waiver on spend-based conditions. Read on to learn more details about the Federal Bank credit card fees and charges. 

What are the Different Fees and Charges on Federal Bank Credit Cards?

Federal Bank credit cards offer various features and benefits, but most of them come at certain fees and charges. The details about the applicable fees including joining and annual fees of various card variants are mentioned below: 

Joining and Annual Fees

For various Federal Bank credit card variants, such as Imperio, Signet, Wave (Floater card), and Celesta, customers onboarded on or after 3 April 2023 need not pay joining and annual fees. The joining and annual fees for these cards for customer onboarded before 3 April 2023 are mentioned in the table below:

Credit Cards

Joining and Annual Fees

Imperio

Rs.1,500

Signet

Rs.750

Wave (Floater card)

Nil

Celesta

Rs.3000

The spend-based condition for waiver of annual membership fee and joining fees (for first year) for customers onboarded before 3 April 2023 and details are mentioned in the table below: 

Credit Card

Joining fee (spend criteria)

Annual fee (spend criteria)

Imperio

Spend more than Rs.20,000 within first 3 Months

Spend Rs.1.50 lakh in current year

Signet

Spend more than Rs.10,000 within first 3 Months

Spend Rs.75,000 in current year

Wave (Floater card)

Nil

Nil

Celesta

Spend more than Rs.30,000 within first 3 Months

Spend Rs.3 lakh in current year

The joining and annual fee and spend-based waiver criteria for various Federal Bank FinTech credit cards are mentioned in the table below: 

Credit Cards

Joining and Annual Fee

Amplifi

Rs.2000 (Annual fee will be waived off on spending Rs.2.50 lakh in previous year)

Magnifi

NA

Simplifi

NA

Jupiter Credit card

Joining fee: Nil Annual fee: Rs.999 (Will be waived off on spending Rs.1.20 lakh in previous year)

One Card

Nil

Scapia

Nil

Interest rate 

The details about the interest on revolving credit are mentioned on the table below: 

Average Monthly Balance for last quarter

Annualised Percentage Rate (APR)

Less than Rs.50,000

45.00% (3.75% per month)

Rs.50,000 to Rs.3 lakh

32.28% (2.69% per month)

Rs.3,00,001 to Rs.10 lakh

23.88% (1.99% per month)

More than Rs.10 lakh

8.28% (0.69% per month)

The APR for other Fintech credit cards offered by Federal Bank is listed in the table below: 

Credit Cards

APR

Amplifi

45.00% (3.75% per month)

Magnifi

45.00% (3.75% per month)

Simplifi

45.00% (3.75% per month)

Jupiter Credit card

45.00% (3.75% per month)

One Card

45.00% (3.75% per month)

Scapia

45.00% (3.75% per month)

Late Payment Charges 

Federal bank offers an interest free period of up to 48 days for the different credit card variants, such as Imperio, Signet, Wave (Floater card), and Celesta. Within this period, no interest will be charged on the outstanding balance. On making payment after this period, late payment charges will incur depending upon the outstanding balance. 

The late payment charges on Federal Bank credit cards are mentioned in the table below:

Total Amount Due

Fees

Rs.0 to Rs.250

0

Rs.251 to Rs.1000

Rs.250

Rs.1001 to Rs.5000

Rs.500

Rs.5001 to Rs.25,000

Rs.1000

More than Rs.25,000

Rs.1,250

The late payment charges for other Fintech credit cards offered by Federal Bank are listed in the table below: 

Credit Cards

Late Payment Charges

Amplifi, Magnifi, Simplifi

Less than Rs.100: 0

Rs.100 to Rs.500: Rs.100

Rs.501 to Rs.5000: Rs.500

Rs.5,001 to Rs.10,000: Rs.750

Rs.10,001 to Rs.25,000: Rs.1000

Rs.25,001 to Rs.50,000: Rs.1,500

More than Rs.50000: Rs.2000

Jupiter Credit card

Rs.2000

One Card

Rs.0 to Rs.250: 0

Rs.251 to Rs.1000: Rs.250

Rs.1001 to Rs.5000: Rs.500

Rs.5,001 to Rs.25,000: Rs.1000

Rs.25,001 and above: Rs.1,250

Scapia

Less than Rs. 100: 0

Rs.100 to Rs.500: Rs.100

Rs.501 to Rs.5000: Rs.500

Rs.5,001 to Rs.10,000: Rs.600

Rs.10,001 to Rs.25,000: Rs.750

Rs.25,001 to Rs.50,000: Rs.950

More than Rs.50000: Rs.1000

Foreign Currency Transaction 

Customers using Federal Bank credit cards while international purchases, ATM withdrawals abroad, or online shopping on foreign websites, need to pay a foreign currency transaction fee on top of the currency exchange rate.

Credit Cards

Foreign Currency Transaction Fee

Imperio

3.50%

Signet

3.50%

Wave (Floater card)

3.50%

Celesta

2%

Amplifi

0

Magnifi

3.5%

Simplifi

3.5%

Jupiter Credit card

2%

One Card

1%

Scapia

Nil

Other Fees and Charges 

Some other applicable fees and charges on various Federal Bank credit card variants including Fintech credit card variants are listed in the tables below:

Fee type

Credit Card

Minimum Repayment Amount

5% or Minimum of Rs.100

Add-on Fee

Maximum four cards at Rs.100 per card

Wave (Floater Card): Nil

Amplifi, Magnifi and Simplifi: Rs.250

Jupiter Credit Card: Rs.249

One Card: Rs.3000

for Meta card and 0 for plastic card

Scapia: Nil

Cash Advance Charges

2.5% of the amount withdrawn or Rs. 500 (whichever is more)

Wave (Floater Card): Nil

Amplifi, Magnifi and Simplifi: 2.5% of amount withdrawn or minimum of Rs.250 (whichever is more)

Jupiter Credit Card: NA

One Card: NA

Scapia: 2.5% of amount withdrawn or minimum of Rs.500 (whichever is more)

Fee for Cash Payment

Rs.100 Amplifi, Magnifi, Jupiter, Simplifi, One Card, and Scapia: NA

Dynamic conversion fee

Impero: 3.5%

Celesta: 2%

Signet: 3.5%

Wave (Floater Card): 3.5%

Amplifi, Magnifi, Jupiter, Simplifi, One Card, and Scapia: NA

Cheque returns or Dishonour or Auto-debit

2% of Payment amount subject to minimum of Rs.450

Amplifi, Magnifi, Jupiter, Simplifi, One Card, and Scapia: NA

Rewards Redemption Fee

Rs. 99/- per redemption request

Amplifi, Magnifi, Jupiter, Simplifi, One Card, and Scapia: NA

Overlimit charges

Amplifi, Magnifi, Jupiter, Simplifi: NA

One Card and Scapia: 2.5% of overlimit amount (Minimum of Rs.500)

Reissue of Lost, Stolen or Damaged Card

Amplifi, Magnifi, Jupiter: Rs.250

Jupiter: Rs.249

One card: Primary Cardholder Metal Card: Nil Plastic Card: Nil Add-on Cardholder: Metal Card: Rs.3000 Plastic Card: Nil

Scapia: Rs.200 plus GST

Outstation Cheque Processing Charge

Cheque value up to Rs 5,000: Rs 25 Cheque value above Rs 5,000: Rs 50

Amplifi, Magnifi, Jupiter, Simplifi, One Card, and Scapia: NA

FAQs on Federal bank Credit Card Fees and Charges

  1. What types of fees are associated with a Federal Bank credit card?

    Federal Bank credit cards may include annual fees, finance charges on outstanding balances, late payment penalties, cash withdrawal fees, foreign currency transaction charges, over-limit charges, and many more.

  2. How is interest calculated on unpaid dues of Federal Bank credit card?

    Interest is charged on the outstanding balance if the total amount due is not paid by the due date, typically calculated on a daily reducing balance basis. 

  3. Are there any charges for cash withdrawals using a Federal Bank credit card?

    Yes, cash withdrawal using Federal Bank credit card incurs TDS at 2% on aggregate cash withdrawals exceeding Rs.1 crore from accounts and cards, in a financial year. This charge is not applicable for Wave (Floater Card).

  4. What happens if I miss Federal Bank credit card payment?

    Missing a payment can result in late payment fees, increased interest charges, and a negative impact on your credit score.

  5. Can Federal Bank credit card fees be waived or reduced?

    Yes, some Federal Bank credit card fees such as annual charges may be waived off based on spending thresholds.

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