IRCTC SBI Rupay Credit Card

The IRCTC Rupay Card, introduced in partnership with the State Bank of India, is a travel credit card designed specifically for frequent railway travellers. It offers a variety of benefits, including accelerated reward points on travel, along with additional perks such as fuel surcharge waivers and lounge access. The card carries a joining fee of Rs. 500 and an annual fee of Rs. 500.

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IRCTC SBI RuPay Credit Card Features and Benefits

  1. Welcome Gift: Receive 350 activation bonus Reward Points upon making a single transaction of Rs. 500 or more within 45 days of card issuance (excluding fuel and cash spends). Bonus Reward Points will be credited within 45 days of the eligible transaction. Each Reward Point is equivalent to Rs. 1.
  2. Milestone Benefits: Earn 500 Reward Points upon payment of the renewal fee.
  3. ValueBack Benefits: Get up to 10% Value Back as Reward Points when booking AC1, AC2, AC3, Executive Chair Car, and Chair Car tickets through irctc.co.in or the IRCTC Mobile App.
  4. Reward Benefits: Earn One Reward Point for every Rs. 125 spent on non-fuel retail purchases, including railway ticket bookings on www.irctc.co.in and the IRCTC Mobile App (Android only).
  5. Travel Offers from IRCTC:
    1. Save 1% on transaction charges for railway ticket bookings on www.irctc.co.in.
    2. Access exclusive travel privileges when booking through irctc.co.in.
    3. Book airline tickets via IRCTC at competitive prices.
    4. Choose from a wide range of travel packages, including adventure, wildlife, pilgrimage, and leisure tours across India.
    5. Get accommodation at over 5,000 hotels in 350 cities across India.
  6. Fuel Surcharge Waiver: Enjoy a 1% fuel surcharge waiver at all petrol pumps across India on transactions between Rs. 500 and Rs. 3,000 (exclusive of GST and other charges). The maximum waiver is Rs. 100 per statement cycle per credit card account.
  7. Railway Lounge Program: Avail of four complimentary railway lounge accesses per year at participating lounges in India (maximum one per quarter). Lounge access is available only to primary cardholders and requires the IRCTC SBI Card (on the RuPay platform) for entry.
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IRCTC Rupay SBI Credit Card Limit

The credit limit of the IRCTC Rupay SBI card will be assigned at the discretion of the bank. The State Bank of India will be considering several factors before the credit limit is assigned such as the credit score of the primary applicant, the credit report, the credit utilisation ratio along with the repayment habits of past and ongoing debts.

Fees and Charges of the IRCTC Rupay SBI Credit Card

Type of Fee

Amount

Annual Fee

Rs.500

Renewal Fee

Rs.500

Add-On card fee

Nil

Cash advance fee

  1. 2.5% of the amount withdrawn or Rs.500 (Domestic ATMs)
  2. 2.5% of the amount withdrawn or Rs.500 (International ATMs)

Finance Charges

3.75% per month (45% per annum)

Payment dishonour fee

2% of the payment amount; minimum of Rs. 500

Cash payment fee

Rs.250

Late payment

  1. From Rs.0 to Rs.500 - Nil
  2. More than Rs.500 up to Rs.1,000 - Rs.400
  3. More than Rs.1,000 up to Rs.10,000 - Rs.750
  4. More than Rs.10,000 up to Rs.25,000 - Rs.950
  5. More than Rs.25,000 up to Rs.50,000 - Rs.1,100
  6. More than Rs.50,000 - Rs.1,300

Cheque payment fee

Rs.100

Over limit fee

2.5% of the over limit amount; minimum of Rs.600

Rewards redemption fee

Rs.99

Foreign currency transaction

3.50%

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Eligibility Criteria for the IRCTC Rupay SBI Credit Card

The eligibility criteria of a credit card are dependent on a range of factors. Check out the primary eligibility criteria for credit cards.

Employment status

The primary applicant must be either be salaried or self-employed with a steady source of income.

Nationality

He or she must be a citizen of India or a non-resident Indian.

Age

The applicant must be least 18 years old.

Credit Score

A good CIBIL score is a major factor in getting the card application approved.

Income

The applicant must be a salaried employee or self-employed with a steady source of income.

Documents Required for the IRCTC Rupay SBI Credit Card

Income Proof

Identity Proof

Proof of Address

Form 16

Aadhaar Card

Ration Card

IT Returns

Voter ID

Voter ID

Salary Slips

Driving Licence

Passport

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Aadhaar Card

The documents mentioned above can change depending on the bank. Some banks may ask for additional documents depending on the requirement.

FAQs on IRCTC Rupay SBI Credit Card

  • Is the IRCTC Rupay SBI Credit Card equipped with contactless technology?

    Yes, the credit card is contactless and can be waivered over the card reader to record a transaction.

  • Is there any over limit fee for this credit card?

    Yes, you have to pay an over limit fee of 2.5%.

  • How can I earn the welcome bonus with the IRCTC SBI RuPay Credit Card?

    To receive the 350 activation bonus Reward Points, you must make a single transaction of Rs. 500 or more within 45 days of card issuance. Fuel and cash transactions are not eligible. The bonus points will be credited within 45 days of meeting this condition.

  • What are the milestone benefits associated with this credit card?

    Cardholders earn 500 Reward Points upon payment of the renewal fee, which adds additional value to continued usage of the card.

  • How can I maximise my rewards on railway ticket bookings?

    When booking AC1, AC2, AC3, Executive Chair Car, or Chair Car tickets through irctc.co.in or the IRCTC Mobile App, you can earn up to 10% Value Back as Reward Points. Additionally, you earn 1 Reward Point for every Rs. 125 spent on railway ticket purchases.

  • What travel-related perks does the IRCTC SBI RuPay Credit Card offer?

    Cardholders can save 1% on transaction charges for railway ticket bookings on irctc.co.in and access exclusive travel deals, including airline ticket bookings at competitive prices and customised travel packages for adventure, wildlife, pilgrimage, and leisure tours across India.

  • What is the fuel surcharge waiver available on this card?

    Enjoy a 1% fuel surcharge waiver on transactions between Rs. 500 and Rs. 3,000 at any petrol pump in India (exclusive of GST and other charges). The maximum waiver per statement cycle is Rs. 100.

  • How does the complimentary railway lounge access work?

    Cardholders receive four complimentary railway lounge visits per year (one per quarter) at participating lounges in India. The offer is available only to primary cardholders, and access must be availed using the IRCTC SBI RuPay Credit Card.

  • What are the fees and charges applicable to this credit card?

    The card has an annual fee of Rs. 500, with a renewal fee of Rs. 500. Finance charges are 3.75% per month, and cash advances incur a fee of 2.5% of the withdrawn amount or Rs. 500 (whichever is higher). Other applicable charges include a late payment fee based on the outstanding balance, a foreign currency transaction fee of 3.50%, and a Rs. 99 fee for rewards redemption.

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