Rupay is an indigenous payment network system in India conceived and launched by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) in 2012. The primary objective behind introducing the Rupay Credit Card was to create a domestic alternative to international payment networks such as Visa and Mastercard, thereby reducing reliance on foreign payment systems.
Currently, RuPay has 3 general types of cards
Rupay Credit Cards have played a pivotal role in India's journey towards a cashless economy, empowering millions of individuals with access to secure and convenient electronic payment solutions. These cards are accepted at various points of sale (PoS), ATMs, and e-commerce establishments throughout India. For transactions abroad, these credit cards can be utilised at any PoS, ATM, or e-commerce platform enabled by Discover Financial Service (DFS).
RuPay Credit Cards are presently offered in different types:
1. RuPay Classic Credit Card |
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2. RuPay Platinum Credit Card |
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3. RuPay Select Credit Card |
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4. RuPay MSME Credit Card |
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RuPay Classic credit card offers unique benefits, including-
RuPay Platinum Credit Card offers a range of advantages, including-
RuPay Select Credit Card provides exclusive benefits, including-
The RuPay MSME Credit Card offers distinctive advantages, such as-
Here are some of the popular RuPay credit cards available in India-
Card Name |
Suitability |
Limit of Salary/Income |
Card Renewal Fee |
Major Features and Benefits |
IRCTC SBI RuPay Card |
Train transportation |
Salaried/ Self Employed |
₹300 + GST |
Offers four free railway lounge visits annually |
SBI SimplySAVE Card |
Every day expenditures and shopping |
Salaried/ Self Employed |
₹499 |
Making purchases totaling ₹2,000 or more within the initial 60 days earns 2,000 bonus Reward Points |
Shoppers Stop Black HDFC Rupay Credit Card |
Shopping |
For employed individuals, the monthly income threshold is above ₹2,00,000, while for those who are self-employed, it stands at over ₹8 lakhs annually |
₹4,500 + GST |
Offers a free FC Black membership valued at ₹4,500, along with earning 20 points for every ₹150 spent on Shoppers Stop Private Label brands |
Indian Oil HDFC Rupay Card |
Fuel Purchases |
The income requirement for salaried individuals is above ₹10,000 per month, while for self-employed individuals, it's over ₹6 lakhs annually. |
₹500 + GST |
This card allows you to potentially receive up to 50 kiloliters of complimentary fuel each year, and 5% of your fuel expenses at IndianOil stations earn you 250 fuel points monthly |
Tata Neu Infinity HDFC Bank Rupay Credit Card |
Shopping |
The minimum income requirement is ₹1,00,000 per month for salaried individuals and over ₹12 lakhs annually for self-employed individuals |
₹1,499 + GST |
Offers 5% cashback in Neucoins (reward points) for non-EMI purchases on Tata brands, and 1.5% cash back as Neucoins for non-Tata brands |
HDFC Rupay Freedom Credit Card |
Cash Refunds and Incentives |
The minimum income requirement is above ₹12,000 per month for salaried individuals and over ₹6 lakhs annually for self-employed individuals |
₹500 + GST |
Offers 10X cash points at designated merchants and 5X cash points for purchases made on EMI at merchant outlets |
HDFC MoneyBack Rupay Credit Card |
Cash Refunds and Incentives |
The monthly income requirement for salaried individuals is above ₹25,000, while for self-employed individuals, it's over ₹6 lakhs annually |
₹500 + GST |
Provides immediate cashback on purchases exceeding ₹150 |
IRCTC HDFC Bank Rupay Credit Card |
Train transportation |
The minimum income requirement for salaried individuals is above ₹25,000 per month, while for self-employed individuals, it's over ₹6 lakhs annually |
₹500 + GST |
Enables cardholders to accumulate savings of up to ₹13,500 annually via reward points and cashback |
HDFC Bank UPI RuPay Credit Card |
Payments through UPI platforms |
N/A |
₹99 + GST |
Allows for seamless payments by linking it to UPI platforms |
Axis Bank Indian Oil RuPay Credit Card |
Fuel Purchases |
Employees who earn at least ₹20,000 per month |
₹500 + GST |
Receives a 4% cashback on fuel purchases at IndianOil outlets and a full 100% cashback, up to ₹250, on all fuel transactions within the first 30 days of card activation |
ICICI Coral RuPay Credit Card |
Cash Refunds and Incentives |
Income eligibility is disclosed during sourcing |
₹500 + GST |
Offers 10,000 annual reward points and 2 points for every ₹100 spent (excluding fuel) |
ICICI Rubyx Credit Card |
Travel and Shopping |
₹50,000 for salaried, ₹75,000 for self-employed |
₹2000 + GST |
Offers shopping and travel vouchers worth over ₹5,000 upon joining |
ICICI Bank HPCL Super Saver Credit Card |
Fuel Purchases |
Income requirements disclosed during the application |
₹500 + GST |
Offers 4% cashback on HPCL fuel purchases and attractive additional perks |
Kotak Bank League Platinum Credit Card |
Incentives and Shopping |
₹5 lakh p.a. |
₹499 + GST |
Allows users to earn 8 reward points for every ₹150 spent |
Kotak Bank Mojo Platinum Credit Card |
Online-based Purchases |
₹4 lakh p.a. |
Renewal fee waived upon spending ₹1 lakh in the previous year |
Offers 2.5 Mojo points for every ₹100 spent online |
IDFC HPCL First Power Plus Credit Card |
Fuel Purchases |
Yearly income exceeding ₹3 lakh. |
₹499 + GST |
The cardholder can receive a cashback of up to ₹500 on an initial HPCL fuel purchase of over ₹500. |
IDFC HPCL First Power Credit Card |
Fuel Purchases |
Yearly income exceeding ₹3 lakh. |
₹199 + GST |
Offers up to 5% off on fuel purchases. |