SimplifyCards take
A quick decision view before the full facts.
Good fit if: you want a card built for shopping, travel, and movies.
Why it can work
It combines complimentary airport lounge access and milestone rewards.
Where value may drop
The renewal fee is waived only on Rs 5 lakh of annual spend. Fuel, rent, and utilities don't earn rewards. The 3.5% forex markup is high for overseas use.
Quick facts
The key fields before the full details.
Reward calculator
Enter your monthly spend to estimate how many edge reward points you earn and what they are worth.
Milestone rewards
Milestone value is estimated and only counts once you reach each spend threshold.
What your points are worth
Same points, very different value depending on how you redeem.
How you earn it
| Category | Monthly spend | Edge Reward Points/yr |
|---|---|---|
| Other spends | Rs 8,000 | 4,800 |
Estimates only. Reward rates, caps, and redemption values follow each bank's current terms and can change.
Best for / avoid if
Who this card suits — and who should skip it.
Best for airport lounge access
8 complimentary lounge visits a year across domestic and international.
Best for travel and redemptions
Earns edge reward points you can put toward flights, hotels, or transfer partners.
Avoid for heavy international use
A 3.5% forex markup is on the higher side for overseas spends.
Avoid if you spend big on fuel, rent, and utilities
These categories are excluded and won't earn rewards.
Rewards and redemption
Earn rates, caps, and how points convert to value.
| Category | Rate |
|---|---|
| Eligible retail spends | 10 EDGE REWARD Points / Rs 200 spent |
Redemption
| Airline | Programme | Ratio | Group | Annual cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| airasia | airasia rewards | 10:1 | Group B | 4,00,000 edge reward points |
| Air Canada | Aeroplan | 20:1 | Group A | 1,00,000 edge reward points |
| Air France-KLM | Flying Blue | 20:1 | Group B | 4,00,000 edge reward points |
| Air India | Maharaja Club | 20:1 | Group B | 4,00,000 edge reward points |
| British Airways | The British Airways Club | 10:1 | Group A | 1,00,000 edge reward points |
| Ethiopian Airlines | ShebaMiles | 20:1 | Group A | 1,00,000 edge reward points |
| Etihad Airways | Etihad Guest | 20:1 | Group A | 1,00,000 edge reward points |
| Finnair | Finnair Plus | 10:1 | Group A | 1,00,000 edge reward points |
| Japan Airlines | JAL Mileage Bank | 20:1 | Group A | 1,00,000 edge reward points |
| Qantas | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20:1 | Group B | 4,00,000 edge reward points |
| Singapore Airlines | KrisFlyer | 20:1 | Group A | 1,00,000 edge reward points |
| SpiceJet | SpiceClub | 10:1 | Group B | 4,00,000 edge reward points |
| Thai Airways | Royal Orchid Plus | 20:1 | Group A | 1,00,000 edge reward points |
| Turkish Airlines | Miles&Smiles | 20:1 | Group A | 1,00,000 edge reward points |
| United Airlines | MileagePlus | 20:1 | Group A | 1,00,000 edge reward points |
| Vietnam Airlines | Lotusmiles | 10:1 | Group A | 1,00,000 edge reward points |
| Hotel group | Programme | Ratio | Group | Annual cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IHG Hotels & Resorts | IHG One Rewards | 20:1 | Group B | 4,00,000 edge reward points |
| ITC Hotels | Club ITC | 10:1 | Group B | 4,00,000 edge reward points |
| Orchid Hotels | Orchid Rewards | 20:1 | Group B | 4,00,000 edge reward points |
| The Postcard Hotel | The Postcard Sunshine Club | 20:1 | Group B | 4,00,000 edge reward points |
| Radisson Hotels | Radisson Rewards | 20:1 | Group B | 4,00,000 edge reward points |
| Wyndham Hotels & Resorts | Wyndham Rewards | 20:1 | Group B | 4,00,000 edge reward points |
Lounge and milestone rules
The spend conditions worth knowing before you rely on a benefit.
- 2 complimentary domestic airport lounge visits per calendar quarter, subject to Rs 50,000 spends in the previous 3 months
Exclusions
Categories that earn no rewards on this card.
- Fuel transactions
- Rent payments
- E-wallet loading transactions
- Insurance premium payments
- Utilities and telecom spends
- Government services spends
- Educational institution payments
- Purchase of gold or jewellery
- EMI transactions
Benefits and fine print
Welcome, renewal, and other listed benefits.
Additional benefits
- 12,500 EDGE REWARD Points worth Rs 2,500 redeemable against vouchers after joining fee levy and first transaction within 30 days
- Buy one get one movie ticket offer on District app, capped at Rs 250 once per month
- 2 complimentary domestic airport lounge visits per calendar quarter, subject to Rs 50,000 spends in the previous 3 months
- 1% fuel surcharge refund on fuel transactions from Rs 400 to Rs 4,000, capped at Rs 400 per statement cycle
- Purchase protection cover up to Rs 1 lakh
- Credit shield cover of Rs 1 lakh
- Travel inconvenience covers for loss of travel documents, baggage delay and loss of check-in baggage
Additional details
- Travel EDGE transfers for Other cards are capped at 5,00,000 EDGE REWARD Points per customer ID per calendar year, including up to 1,00,000 to Group A partners and 4,00,000 to Group B partners.
- Minimum 300 EDGE REWARD Points are required per partner-transfer request.
Eligibility
Check this before you apply.
Salaried
- Age: 18 to 70 years
- Minimum Net Monthly Salary: Rs 50,000 (Rs 6,00,000 per annum)
- Resident of India
Self-employed
- Age: 18 to 70 years
- Minimum Annual Income (ITR): Rs 6,00,000
- Resident of India
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