The RBS is a globally acclaimed financial services and banking company. The Royal Bank of Scotland caters to the banking needs of over 30 million people around the world. The RBS has been in India since the year 1921 and has been a trailblazer in providing financial solutions that combine the power of market knowledge, global network and impeccable customer service. The RBS offers an array of innovative banking products including accounts, deposits, insurance and investments, credit and debit cards to cater to to the needs of customers.
RBS debit cards offer a host of features like unlimited cash withdrawal, versatility, wide acceptance and enhanced security. With RBS debit cards, cardholders get access to over 1 million ATMs and 23 million merchant establishments which will make their purchases more easy and hassle-free.
Debit Cards Offered by RBS
RBS offers an array of debit cards, each carefully designed to meet different expectations. The features of the debit cards offered by RBS are given below.
Premium Debit Card
- Cardholders get free access to over 1 million ATMs across the globe and over 26,000 ATMs in the country.
- With MasterCard Premium Program that comes with the card, cardholders get access to exclusive domestic and international offers.
- RBS Premium debit card is accepted at over 23 million merchant outlets globally and at over 200,000 outlets in India.
- Cardholders also get the flexibility to fix the cash withdrawal and daily spend limit with the Flexi Limit feature.
- Using the RBS Platinum debit card is very simple and easy - the cardholder just has to enter the 4 digit PIN and sign a charge slip to experience a hassle-free cashless purchase experience.
World Debit Card
- Cardholders can use the World Debit card at over 200,000 retail stores in India and at over 23 million outlets worldwide. Also, they get free access to over 1 million ATMs globally and over 26,000 ATMs in India.
- The cardholder also stands get an air accident death insurance cover worth Rs,20,00,000 with the World Debit Card.
- With the RBS EMV chip and PIN validation, complete security for all your transactions at ATMs and merchant POS is guaranteed.
- The EMV chip that is embedded in the card will prevent unauthorized use, access or copy of your debit card.
- The purchase protection feature that comes with the card will guard you against burglary, accidental damage or theft of your debit card up to Rs.50,000 per debit card.
Van Gogh Preferred Banking Premium Plus Debit Card
- Don’t let the debit card acceptance factor limit your purchases - the RBS Van Gogh Preferred Banking Premium Plus Debit Card is welcomed at over 23 million global merchant outlets and at over 2 lakh retail stores in India.
- Go domestic and international as you wish! This card will fetch you access to over 1 million ATMs worldwide and more than 26,000 ATMs within India.
- Cardholders can set the daily cash withdrawal and transaction limit as required.
- The MasterCard premium program will give you exclusive access to enviable domestic and international deals and offers.
- Van Gogh Preferred Banking Premium Plus Debit Card will let you experience the freedom of cashless, hassle-free transactions.
Premium Plus Debit Card
- The RBS Premium Plus debit card offers a special array of benefits from MasterCard.
- Cardholders get the freedom of high withdrawal and spends limit with this debit card.
- The MasterCard Premium program will offer you a host of enviable offers - both domestic and international.
- Using your Premium Plus Debit Card is very simple - all you have to do is enter the 4 digit PIN and sign the charge slip to make a retail transaction.
EMV Premium Plus Debit Card
- This card comes with an embedded EMV microchip that enhances the security of the transactions double fold.
- The EMV chip will prevent any misuse and duplication of your debit card. You can be guaranteed of secure transactions every time you use the card.
- cardholders can use this card at all merchant outlets with EMV Swipe/Dip terminations both overseas and in India.
- Access over 26,000 ATMs within the country and more than 10 lakh ATMs across the globe.
- Other advantages of this card include daily Flexi limit, offers from MasterCard Premium Program and wide acceptance.
International Debit Card
The International Debit Card offered by RBS now has been upgraded to RBS Premium Debit Card.
Van Gogh Preferred Banking Gold Card
This debit card now has been upgraded to RBS Premium Debit Card.
Gold Debit Card
Currently, the Gold debit card as offered by RBS has been upgraded to Premium Debit Card.
Withdrawal and Shopping Limit for RBS Debit Cards
Debit Card Variant |
ATM cash withdrawal limit |
Spends/Retail Purchases Limit |
Premium Debit Card |
Rs.50,000 per day |
Rs.50,000 per day |
World Card |
Rs.1,00,000 per day |
Rs.1,00,000 per day |
Van Gogh Preferred Banking Premium Debit Card |
Rs.1,00,000 per day |
Rs.1,00,000 per day |
Premium Plus Debit Card |
Rs.1,00,000 per day |
Rs.1,00,000 per day |
EMV Premium Plus Debit Card |
Rs.1,00,000 per day |
Rs.1,00,000 per day |
International Debit Card |
Rs.50,000 per day |
Rs.50,000 per day |
Van Gogh Preferred Banking Gold Debit Card |
Rs.1,00,000 per day |
Rs.1,00,000 per day |
Gold Debit Card |
Rs.1,00,000 per day |
Rs.1,00,000 per day |
Eligibility for RBS Debit Cards
The applicant must be a joint account holder or a resident account holder on non-resident, resident or a current account of the Royal Bank of Scotland in India.
Benefits of RBS Debit Cards
- RBS Debit cards can be used at ATMs bearing the MasterCard and Cirrus sign across the world and also for making purchases at merchant POS.
- RBS MasterCard Debit cards can be used for online transactions on an array of websites.
- RBS debit cards can be used for unlimited cash withdrawal across ATMs bearing MasterCard logo within the country.
- With EMV chips, customers can be assured of a safe and secure transaction.
- RBS debit cards are accepted internationally at more than 23 million merchant establishments.
- Cardholders can track purchases made using the debit card and also set the transaction and spend limits for the card.
FAQs
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How do I activate my RBS debit card?
You would have to access an ATM and use the card by entering the PIN provided to activate the debit card.
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What transactions can I make using my RBS Debit Card?
You can perform a variety of financial operations like cash withdrawal, balance enquiry from all UTI ATMs. At RBS N.V ATMs, customers can carry out operations like cheque deposits, statement requests, bill payments, funds transfer and quick look statement.
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Can I use my RBS debit card to withdraw cash from other bank ATMs?
You can use your RBS debit card at all UTI bank ATMs for cash withdrawals at no extra cost and at all other bank ATMs bearing Cirrus logo, you will be charged Rs.50 to use the RBS debit card for cash withdrawal.
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I have misplaced my debit card and have requested for a new one. What is the replacement cost?
In case of theft or loss of card, there is no replacement fee. However, if the card is lost due to other reasons, a nominal fee of Rs.200 will be charged.
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What is the validity period for RBS Debit card?
The debit card is valid for 5 years from the card issue date.
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- New ATM Transaction Charges
GST of 18% is applicable on all banking products and services from July 1, 2017 onwards.