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YES BANK Uni GoldX Credit Card

Earn 1% Value Back in 24K Digital Gold with 0% Forex & Lifetime Free Onboarding

Best Suited For

Appreciating 24K Gold Rewards, UPI Payments, and Zero Forex Travel

Joining Fee

Free

One-time upfront
Annual Fee

Free

Lifetime Free — no renewal fee
Base Rewards

1.00

On eligible spends
Forex Markup

0% (Zero Forex)

Cross-currency spends

Last verified 25 Oct 2026

Why Consider This Card?

Objective editorial assessment, ideal spender profile, and primary trade-offs

Editorial Verdict

4.3/5 Editorial Score

The YES BANK Uni GoldX provides an exceptional dual-rail payment experience, uniting Visa's worldwide acceptance with RuPay UPI convenience under a single credit line. Its gold-backed rewards model allows users to passively build a digital gold portfolio on everyday expenses without worrying about reward expiration. With zero forex markup and Lifetime Free onboarding, it is a formidable everyday spending companion.

Ideal For:Appreciating 24K Gold Rewards, UPI Payments, and Zero Forex Travel

Card Strengths

  • Lifetime Free Onboarding via Uni App
  • Uni Store Perks: 5% Vouchers & Unlimited 7% on Flights/Hotels
  • 1% Fuel Surcharge Waiver up to ₹500 per Statement Cycle

Additional Cardholder Privileges

Rewards
1% Value Back
1% Value Back in 24K Digital Gold

Earn 1 Uni Coin per ₹1 spent across retail and online purchases. 100 Uni Coins = ₹1 reward value, redeemable directly for 24K Digital Gold via Augmont or Uni Store vouchers.

Rewards
1% UPI Rewards
1% on Merchant UPI via RuPay Companion

Link your virtual RuPay card to UPI apps (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, CRED) to earn 1% value back on merchant scan-and-pay transactions.

Shopping
5%–8% Vouchers
Up to 5%–8% on Uni Store Vouchers

Enjoy 5% value back on gift cards and vouchers from top brands including Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, Zomato, Swiggy, and Blinkit in the Uni Store, with select brands earning up to 8%.

Travel
7% Flights & Hotels
Unlimited 7% on Flights & Hotel Bookings

Book flights and hotels through the Uni Store travel portal to earn an unlimited 7% value back in Uni Coins with no maximum cap and no minimum booking value.

Travel
0% Forex
0% Foreign Currency Markup

Enjoy complete freedom from foreign exchange markups when using your primary Visa card internationally online or abroad. Note: international spends do not earn Uni Coins.

Fuel
Up to ₹500/mo Waiver
1% Fuel Surcharge Waiver

Get a 1% fuel surcharge waiver up to ₹500 per statement cycle on transactions up to ₹7,500 at all fuel stations across India. Fuel spends are excluded from Uni Coin earnings.

Other
Lifetime Free
Lifetime Free Onboarding

Zero joining fee and zero annual charges during digital onboarding via the Uni app.

Rewards & Cashback Structure

Base earning rates, partner merchant acceleration, redemption options, and exclusions

Reward Program Name
Uni Coins (YES BANK GoldX)
Reward Currency
Uni Coins
Base Earn Rate
1.00
Point Value (INR)
₹0.0100 per point
Redemption Channels
100 Uni Coins = ₹1 reward value. Convert into 24K Digital Gold managed by Augmont or redeem for Uni Store vouchers. Digital gold can be accumulated, sold, or redeemed as physical gold coins/bars subject to minting/delivery charges.
Reward Point Expiry
Uni Coins do not expire under regular active account operations.
Category Accelerated Earn RatesPublished Terms
Spend CategoryEarn RateReward CapConditions
Retail & Online Spends1% value back in Uni Coins (1 Uni Coin per ₹1 spent; 100 coins = ₹1; convertible to 24K Digital Gold)No CapFuel, rent, wallet, cash, international, EMI, govt, utility
Merchant UPI Payments1% value back on merchant UPI scan-and-pay transactions via virtual RuPay companion cardNo CapP2P transfers, fuel, rent, wallet loads, cash advances
Uni Store Vouchers5% value back in Uni Coins on brand vouchers purchased in Uni Store (up to 8% on select promotional brands)No CapNon-Uni Store purchases
Uni Store Flight BookingsUnlimited 7% value back on domestic & international flight bookings through Uni Store (or lounge access option)No CapDirect airline bookings outside Uni Store
Uni Store Hotel BookingsUnlimited 7% value back on domestic & international hotel bookings through Uni StoreNo CapDirect hotel bookings outside Uni Store
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Verified Rates & Caps
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Total Monthly Spend:₹30,000 / month
₹5,000 / mo₹1 lakh / mo₹2 lakh / mo

Category Spend Allocation

Customize monthly spend in each category. Category amounts sum directly to your monthly spend.

Assumed spend distribution
Retail & Online Spends100.00%
No published cap
₹
Merchant UPI Payments100.00%
No published cap
₹
Uni Store Vouchers500.00%
No published cap
₹
Uni Store Flight Bookings700.00%
No published cap
₹
Uni Store Hotel Bookings700.00%
No published cap
₹
Excluded / Non-Reward Spends0%
Fuel, rent, wallet, govt, cash
₹
Category / Reward BucketMonthly SpendRateEffective RateCap PeriodEligible RewardCap Status
Retail & Online Spends₹2,0001% value back in Uni Coins (1 Uni Coin per ₹1 spent; 100 coins = ₹1; convertible to 24K Digital Gold)—NoneCalculating... Under cap
Merchant UPI Payments₹2,0001% value back on merchant UPI scan-and-pay transactions via virtual RuPay companion card—NoneCalculating... Under cap
Uni Store Vouchers₹2,0005% value back in Uni Coins on brand vouchers purchased in Uni Store (up to 8% on select promotional brands)—NoneCalculating... Under cap
Uni Store Flight Bookings₹2,000Unlimited 7% value back on domestic & international flight bookings through Uni Store (or lounge access option)—NoneCalculating... Under cap
Uni Store Hotel Bookings₹2,000Unlimited 7% value back on domestic & international hotel bookings through Uni Store—NoneCalculating... Under cap
Total Monthly Cashback₹30,000-—-₹0 / moZero cap loss
Annual Spends

₹3.6 lakh

12 billing cycles
Annual Capped Rewards

₹0

0% blended return
Effective Fee

₹0

Standard renewal
Net Annual Value

+₹0 / yr

Rewards - Fee
*Calculation based on verified card reward rates, applicable monthly caps, and fee-waiver thresholds (fee waived).
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Airport Lounge Access

Domestic and international lounge privileges, spend hurdles, and participating terminals

No Airport Lounge Access Included

This card is tailored primarily for shopping rewards, cashback, or specific co-branded spend and does not include complimentary airport lounge visits.

Fees & Charges

Complete breakdown of joining, renewal, forex, financing APR, and transaction charges

1. Card Membership Fees

Joining Fee (1st Year)
Free
Annual / Renewal Fee (2nd Year Onwards)
Free
Annual Spend Fee Waiver
Lifetime Free — no renewal fee
Fee Terms Notes
Offered Lifetime Free during digital onboarding via Uni app (w.e.f. Dec 2024 KFS notes standard ₹499 is not applicable for Lifetime Free cards). Card replacement fee is ₹199. Rental fee 1% (min ₹199, max 3 txns/mo). Wallet load fee 1% for transactions above ₹2,000. 1% surcharge on education payments via third-party apps (max 1 txn/mo, capped at ₹5,000). 1% surcharge on fuel transactions >₹10,000 or monthly cumulative >₹50,000 (capped at ₹5,000/mo). Tolls/bridges fee 1% on transactions >₹10,000 or monthly cumulative >₹75,000. Forex markup is 0.00%.

2. International Spends

Foreign Currency Markup (Forex)
0% (Zero Forex Markup)
Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC)
Standard 1% mark-up on cross-currency INR transactions where applicable

3. Borrowing & Financing

Monthly Interest Rate (Finance Charges)
3.99% per month
Annualized Interest Rate (APR)
47.88% p.a.
Cash Advance / ATM Withdrawal Fee
₹300
Interest-Free Period
Up to 50 Days

4. Other Charges & Taxes

Late Payment Charges
Up to ₹500: Nil; Above ₹500: 10% of statement balance or ₹1,350 whichever is lower
Fuel Surcharge Waiver
Get a 1% fuel surcharge waiver up to ₹500 per statement cycle on transactions up to ₹7,500 at all fuel stations across India. Fuel spends are excluded from Uni Coin earnings.
Regulatory Tax Notice: Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 18% is applicable on all card fees, interest charges, and milestone fees as mandated by the Government of India.

Verified Terms & Exclusions Summary

Dual-card account: primary physical Visa card + virtual RuPay companion sharing identical credit line. Lifetime Free onboarding via Uni app (standard co-brand schedule notes ₹499 is not applicable for Lifetime Free cards). 1% value back in Uni Coins (100 coins = ₹1) on eligible spends and UPI scan-and-pay. Convertible to 24K Digital Gold (Augmont). 0% forex markup. Replacement fee: ₹199. Rental fee: 1% (min ₹199, max 3 txns/mo). Wallet fee: 1% (>₹2,000). Late fee: Nil up to ₹500; 10% or ₹1,350 whichever lower above ₹500. APR: up to 3.99% per month (47.88% per annum).

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Eligibility & Application Requirements

Income criteria, minimum age, CIBIL score benchmark, and verification checklist

Age Requirement
21 – 60 years
Employment Status
Salaried or Self-Employed
Recommended Credit Score (CIBIL)
Not specified
Residency
Indian Resident
Special Eligibility Notes
Indian resident aged between 21 and 60 years. Salaried or self-employed individuals with valid PAN and digital Aadhaar verification. Final credit limits and approval subject to YES BANK underwriting.

Mandatory Verification Documents

1. Identity ProofPAN Card (Mandatory), Aadhaar Card, Passport, or Voter ID.
2. Address ProofAadhaar (DigiLocker), Utility Bill (Electricity/Piped Gas), or Rental Agreement.
3. Income ProofLatest 3 months salary slips, Form 16, or latest 2 years ITR computation.

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