Lifetime Free Relationship Card with Spend-Based Lounge Access
RBL Bank Aspire Banking relationship holders, salaried executives, and premium banking clients
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One-time upfrontFree
Lifetime Free — no renewal fee2 Reward Points per Rs 100 on general retail spends (0.5% value back)
On eligible spends4 Domestic visits/year · ₹35k quarterly spend required
Complimentary visitsLast verified 3 Oct 2026
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The RBL Bank Aspire Banking Credit Card is a relationship-tiered credit card extended exclusively to clients maintaining an Aspire Banking account with RBL Bank. Its major economic advantage is complete fee exemption: the card is offered with Nil joining fee, Nil annual fee, and is exempt from RBL's standard ₹99 + GST reward redemption charge. Cardholders earn 2 reward points for every ₹100 spent on retail purchases and unlock complimentary domestic airport lounge access by achieving a spend threshold of ₹35,000 in the preceding calendar quarter. However, the card is strictly invite-only and tied to maintaining the underlying Aspire Banking relationship balance; closing or downgrading the bank account can trigger standard card maintenance charges. Who should consider it: RBL Bank Aspire Banking relationship holders who want a seamless, zero-cost secondary card with spend-linked lounge access and fee-free reward redemption. Who should avoid it: General consumers without an RBL Bank account and flyers who prefer unconditional airport lounge access without quarterly spend hurdles.
1% Cashback on All Eligible Transactions Up to ₹1,000 Per Billing Cycle. 3% Cashback on Flights, Hotels, and More Via RBL Rewards
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| Spend Category | Earn Rate | Reward Cap | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dining & Entertainment Spends | 4 Reward Points per Rs 100 on dining and entertainment (1% value back) | No Cap | Standard terms apply |
| All Other Retail Spends | 2 Reward Points per Rs 100 on all other retail transactions (0.5% value back) | No Cap | Standard terms apply |
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| Category / Reward Bucket | Monthly Spend | Rate | Effective Rate | Cap Period | Eligible Reward | Cap Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dining & Entertainment Spends | ₹12,000 | 4 Reward Points per Rs 100 on dining and entertainment (1% value back) | — | None | Calculating... | Under cap |
| All Other Retail Spends | ₹18,000 | 2 Reward Points per Rs 100 on all other retail transactions (0.5% value back) | — | None | Calculating... | Under cap |
| Total Monthly Cashback | ₹30,000 | - | — | - | ₹0 / mo | Zero cap loss |
₹3.6 lakh
12 billing cycles₹0
0% blended return₹0
Standard renewal+₹0 / yr
Rewards - FeeDomestic and international lounge privileges, spend hurdles, and participating terminals
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This card includes complimentary admission across verified Indian airport terminals. Check individual terminal lounges and spend criteria before you travel.
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Key Terms & Conditions for RBL Bank Aspire Banking Credit Card: • Relationship Eligibility: Issued strictly on an invite-only basis to clients maintaining an active RBL Bank Aspire Banking relationship. • Fees: Lifetime Free (Nil joining fee and Nil annual fee) while the Aspire Banking relationship is maintained. • Reward Redemption: Zero reward redemption processing fees (exempt from the standard ₹99 + GST fee). • Domestic Airport Lounge Access: Complimentary domestic airport lounge access subject to spending ₹35,000 or more in the preceding calendar quarter. • Rewards Accrual: Earn 2 Reward Points for every ₹100 spent on all eligible retail POS and online purchases. • Fuel Surcharge Relief: 1% fuel surcharge waiver for transactions between ₹500 and ₹4,000 across domestic petrol pumps (capped at ₹100 per month). • Finance Charges: 3.99% per month (47.88% per annum) on revolving unpaid balances. • Foreign Currency Markup: Standard 3.50% + GST on cross-border transactions.
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