Zero Forex Markup Travel Card for Budget International Travelers
International travelers, students abroad, and global online shoppers seeking to eliminate foreign currency markup fees.
₹1,000
One-time upfront₹1,000
Waived on ₹1.5 lakh annual spend1 Travel Point per Rs 100 on general retail spends (0.25% value back)
On eligible spends4 Domestic + 4 International visits/year · ₹35k quarterly spend required (Domestic)
Complimentary visitsLast verified 2 Oct 2026
Objective editorial assessment, ideal spender profile, and primary trade-offs
The RBL World Safari Lite Credit Card brings the coveted 'Zero Forex Markup' travel privilege down to an accessible ₹1,000 annual fee tier. While premium travel cards typically charge between ₹3,000 and ₹12,000 for 0% forex privileges, World Safari Lite allows budget leisure travelers, backpackers, and overseas students to spend in foreign currencies without paying the standard 3.50% banking currency conversion penalty. Cardholders earn 2 Travel Points per ₹100 on international spends and 1 Travel Point per ₹100 on domestic retail transactions. With points redeemable for flights, hotels, and travel merchandise on RBL's dedicated travel portal (1 Travel Point = ₹0.25), the core economic return is 0.50% on foreign spends alongside a direct 3.50% savings on foreign exchange fees—delivering an effective 4.0% valueback on international expenditure. Domestic travel benefits include 2 complimentary domestic airport lounge visits per calendar year (1 visit every 6 months). However, unlike the flagship RBL World Safari card, this Lite version does not include complimentary international Priority Pass visits, and domestic lounge access is limited to 2 visits annually. For travelers spending ₹50,000 to ₹2,00,000 overseas annually, the zero forex feature alone saves thousands of rupees, making World Safari Lite one of the best budget international credit cards in India.
1 RP/₹100 on Domestic Travel. 5 RPs/₹100 on Flight & Hotel Bookings via RBL Rewards Portal
Vouchers Worth ₹1,000+
Base earning rates, partner merchant acceleration, redemption options, and exclusions
| Spend Category | Earn Rate | Reward Cap | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel Spends | 3 Travel Points per Rs 100 on travel bookings (0.75% value back) | 5,000 Reward Points/mo | Standard terms apply |
| All Other Retail Spends | 1 Travel Point per Rs 100 on all other retail transactions (0.25% value back) | No Cap | Standard terms apply |
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Estimate your rewards using the card's current reward rates, monthly caps and applicable fee-waiver rules.
Customize monthly spend in each category. Category amounts sum directly to your monthly spend.
| Category / Reward Bucket | Monthly Spend | Rate | Effective Rate | Cap Period | Eligible Reward | Cap Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel Spends | ₹12,000 | 3 Travel Points per Rs 100 on travel bookings (0.75% value back) | — | ₹5,000/monthly | Calculating... | Under cap |
| All Other Retail Spends | ₹18,000 | 1 Travel Point per Rs 100 on all other retail transactions (0.25% 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-₹1,000
Standard renewal+₹0 / yr
Rewards - FeeBonus vouchers and annual fee waiver milestones unlocked as your total spend increases
Spend Rs 1,50,000 in previous year to waive the Rs 1,000 annual renewal fee.
*Milestone spend calculation is tracked across eligible retail purchases within each specified billing or calendar period. Excludes cash advances, wallet loads, and EMI conversions.
Domestic and international lounge privileges, spend hurdles, and participating terminals
Verify this card against live departure gates and specific terminal lounges across India.
This card includes complimentary admission across verified Indian airport terminals. Check individual terminal lounges and spend criteria before you travel.
Complete breakdown of joining, renewal, forex, financing APR, and transaction charges
• Joining Fee: ₹1,000 + GST; Annual Renewal Fee: ₹1,000 + GST. • Forex Markup: 0% foreign currency markup on all international transactions. • Fee Waiver: Spend ₹1,50,000 or more in the preceding 12 months to waive the ₹1,000 renewal fee. • Travel Rewards: 2 Travel Points per ₹100 on international spends; 1 Travel Point per ₹100 on domestic retail. • Point Valuation: 1 Travel Point = ₹0.25 on travel bookings via RBL Travel portal. • Airport Lounges: 2 complimentary domestic airport lounge visits per calendar year (1 visit every 6 months). • Exclusions: Fuel purchases, rent transactions, and wallet loads do not accrue Travel Points.
Evaluate whether this card's perks and waiver threshold justify its ₹1,000 renewal fee.
Income criteria, minimum age, CIBIL score benchmark, and verification checklist
Eligibility criteria not specified
Verified eligibility criteria are not currently available for this card. Check the issuer's latest terms before applying.
Common questions regarding RBL World Safari Lite Credit Card application, fees, reward redemption, and eligibility
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Direct online application on the official RBL Bank portal with paperless verification.
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