2026 Official Releases & Verified MITC

Newly Launched Credit Cards in India 2026

Discover the latest credit cards launched across Indian commercial banks. Compare verified annual fees, welcome perks, milestone waiver criteria, and airport lounge access terms directly from official schedules of charges.

26 Cards Tracked
Across 12 Banks & NBFCs
13 RuPay / UPI Cards
Direct QR Merchant Cashback
9 Lounge Cards
Airport Lounge Privileges
25 October 2026
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Total New Cards
26
In 2026
Issuers
12
Scheduled Banks
Top Network
RUPAY
Then VISA
UPI / RuPay
13
QR-linkable
Lounge Access
9
Complimentary visits
Lifetime Free
9
Zero annual fee

Newly Launched Credit Cards Directory

Explore the latest credit cards launched in India, organized chronologically by launch month.

October 2026

9 Cards
Most Recent Releases
BOBCARD Uni GoldX Credit Card
New LaunchVerified
4.4

BOBCARD Uni GoldX Credit Card

ANNUAL FEEFree (LTF)
JOINING FEEFree
NETWORKvisa
FOREX MARKUP0%
BEST FORAppreciating 24K Gold Rewards, UPI Scan & Pay, and Zero Forex International Spends
KEY BENEFIT1.00
VERIFIED25 Oct 2026

The BOBCARD Uni GoldX Credit Card is a 100% Lifetime Free co-branded credit card offering 1% value back in Uni Coins (convertible to 24K Digital Gold via Augmont) on all eligible spends and merchant UPI payments via its virtual RuPay companion card, along with zero forex markup and up to 5% value back on Uni Store vouchers.

YES BANK Uni GoldX Credit Card
New LaunchVerified
4.3

YES BANK Uni GoldX Credit Card

ANNUAL FEEFree (LTF)
JOINING FEEFree
NETWORKother
FOREX MARKUP0%
BEST FORAppreciating 24K Gold Rewards, UPI Payments, and Zero Forex Travel
KEY BENEFIT1.00
VERIFIED25 Oct 2026

The YES BANK Uni GoldX Credit Card is an innovative co-branded credit card offering 1% value back in Uni Coins (convertible to 24K Digital Gold via Augmont) across retail transactions and merchant UPI scan-and-pay via its virtual RuPay companion card, with 0% foreign currency markup.

DCB novio Go Credit Card
New LaunchVerified

DCB novio Go Credit Card

ANNUAL FEEFree (LTF)
JOINING FEEFree
NETWORKrupay
FOREX MARKUP2.5%
BEST FORCredit building, new-to-credit customers, and daily UPI payments via novio app with zero annual fees.
KEY BENEFITUp to 10% novio Coins on merchant UPI spends via novio UPI
VERIFIED25 Oct 2026

Secured FD-backed RuPay Platinum credit card powered by novio, offering up to 10% novio Coins on merchant UPI payments with zero income proof and 90% credit limit.

DCB novio Prime Credit Card
New LaunchVerified

DCB novio Prime Credit Card

ANNUAL FEEFree (LTF)
JOINING FEEFree
NETWORKrupay
LOUNGE ACCESS1 Domestic visits/quarter
FOREX MARKUP2.5%
BEST FORSecured cardholders seeking complimentary domestic airport lounge access alongside daily UPI rewards.
KEY BENEFITUp to 10% novio Coins on merchant UPI spends via novio UPI
VERIFIED25 Oct 2026

Premium secured FD-backed RuPay Select credit card backed by ₹25,000+ FD, featuring 1 complimentary domestic lounge visit per quarter and up to 10% novio Coins on UPI.

Roarbank Credit Card
New LaunchVerified

Roarbank Credit Card

ANNUAL FEEFree (LTF)
JOINING FEEFree
NETWORKrupay
FOREX MARKUP3.5%
BEST FOREveryday UPI spending, dynamic monthly cashback categories, and high-yield savings integration.
KEY BENEFIT1% on utilities & mobile top-ups; up to 20% on 2 monthly selectable categories
VERIFIED25 Oct 2026

A 2-in-1 RuPay credit card issued by Unity Small Finance Bank linked with a high-interest Roarbank savings account, featuring native UPI payments, zero annual fees, and up to 20% dynamic monthly cashback.

Kredit.Pe Max Credit Card
New LaunchVerified

Kredit.Pe Max Credit Card

ANNUAL FEEFree (LTF)
JOINING FEEFree
NETWORKrupay
BEST FOREveryday merchant UPI payments, online shopping, and digital gold savings.
KEY BENEFIT3% on UPI, 5% on online & gold
VERIFIED25 Oct 2026

Co-branded RuPay credit card powered by YES BANK delivering 3% base and 5% milestone cashback on merchant UPI transactions via the Kredit.Pe app, 5% on online and gold spends, and a ₹1,000 welcome bonus.

SBM Kredit.Pe Credit Card
New LaunchVerified

SBM Kredit.Pe Credit Card

ANNUAL FEEFree (LTF)
JOINING FEEFree
NETWORKrupay
FOREX MARKUP3.5%
BEST FORCredit score repair, first-time credit builders, and secured UPI spending.
KEY BENEFIT3% on stores, 3% online, 3% UPI (5% on UPI > ₹10,000/mo)
VERIFIED25 Oct 2026

Secured credit card issued by SBM Bank India backed by a fixed deposit, featuring credit limit up to 90% of deposit, RuPay credit-on-UPI capability, and zero joining fee.

1838 Reserve ICICI Bank Credit Card
New LaunchVerified
4.6

1838 Reserve ICICI Bank Credit Card

ANNUAL FEE₹1,75,000 + GST
JOINING FEE₹1,75,000 + GST
NETWORKvisa
FOREX MARKUP0%
BEST FORUHNI Private Club Access (The Quorum & 280+ Global Clubs), Zero Forex & Luxury International Travel
KEY BENEFIT3% rewards on eligible domestic spending, 2% on international spending
VERIFIED18 Oct 2026

An ultra-luxury, invitation-only credit card by ICICI Bank in association with The Times of India and Visa. Offers full Quorum membership, access to 280+ private clubs across 52 countries, 3% domestic & 2% international rewards, 0% forex markup, and 50% companion business-class flight discounts for a ₹1,75,000 + GST annual fee.

Eternal SBI Card
New LaunchVerified
4.4

Eternal SBI Card

ANNUAL FEE₹499 + GST
JOINING FEE₹499 + GST
NETWORKvisa
FOREX MARKUP3.5%
BEST FORZomato Food Delivery, Dining Out on District, Blinkit Orders & Quick-Commerce Spends
KEY BENEFIT1% base statement cashback on all other eligible retail transactions
VERIFIED15 Oct 2026

A dedicated dining, food delivery and quick-commerce co-branded credit card from SBI Card and Eternal. Offers 10% instant discount on Zomato, District, Bistro, and select Blinkit categories, 5% cashback on partner brands, and 1% base cashback for a ₹499 annual fee.

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September 2026

4 Cards
September 2026 Cards
Bandhan Bank Lumina Credit Card
Verified
4.8

Bandhan Bank Lumina Credit Card

ANNUAL FEE₹9,999 + GST
JOINING FEE₹9,999 + GST
NETWORKmastercard
LOUNGE ACCESS32 Domestic visits/year + Unlimited International
FOREX MARKUP1.99%
BEST FORHigh-net-worth individuals, frequent international fliers, luxury globetrotters, and C-suite executives
KEY BENEFIT16 Reward Points per ₹200 on domestic retail spends; 24 Reward Points per ₹200 on international spends
VERIFIED3 Oct 2026

Bandhan Bank Lumina Credit Card is a handcrafted metal card offering unlimited global airport lounges, luxury concierge service, and high-yield travel rewards.

Bandhan Bank Flare Credit Card
Verified
4.5

Bandhan Bank Flare Credit Card

ANNUAL FEE₹2,499 + GST
JOINING FEE₹2,499 + GST
NETWORKmastercard
LOUNGE ACCESS16 Domestic + 4 International visits/year
FOREX MARKUP2.5%
BEST FORFrequent domestic fliers, fine dining enthusiasts, movie lovers, and premium lifestyle spenders
KEY BENEFIT10 Reward Points per ₹200 on all eligible retail spends; 20 Reward Points per ₹200 on Travel and International
VERIFIED3 Oct 2026

Bandhan Bank Flare Credit Card is a premium lifestyle card offering airport lounge visits, accelerated rewards on dining and entertainment, and golf privileges.

Bandhan Bank Ignite Credit Card
Verified
4.4

Bandhan Bank Ignite Credit Card

ANNUAL FEE₹999 + GST
JOINING FEEFree
NETWORKmastercard
LOUNGE ACCESS4 Domestic + 4 International visits/year
FOREX MARKUP3.5%
BEST FOROnline shoppers, weekend dining, entertainment spending, and regular card spenders
KEY BENEFIT4 Reward Points per ₹200 on all eligible spends; 8 Reward Points per ₹200 on Grocery and Travel
VERIFIED3 Oct 2026

Bandhan Bank Ignite Credit Card accelerates everyday savings with ₹0 joining fee, generous rewards on e-commerce, and domestic airport lounge privileges.

Bandhan Bank Sparks Credit Card
Verified
4.3

Bandhan Bank Sparks Credit Card

ANNUAL FEE₹499 + GST
JOINING FEEFree
NETWORKmastercard
LOUNGE ACCESS4 Domestic visits/year
FOREX MARKUP3.5%
BEST FOREntry-level cardholders, everyday household bills, local grocery shopping, and fuel savings
KEY BENEFIT2 Reward Points per ₹200 on general spends; 4 Reward Points per ₹200 on Grocery & Apparel
VERIFIED3 Oct 2026

Bandhan Bank Sparks Credit Card offers a budget-friendly gateway to credit with zero joining fee, reward points on daily retail, and an easy ₹50k fee waiver.

August 2026

5 Cards
August 2026 Cards
RBL Shoppers Stop Gold Credit Card
Verified
3.4

RBL Shoppers Stop Gold Credit Card

ANNUAL FEE₹1,000 + GST
JOINING FEE₹1,000 + GST
NETWORKvisa
FOREX MARKUP3.5%
BEST FORFrequent fashion shoppers, department store buyers, and Shoppers Stop First Citizen loyalty members
KEY BENEFIT2 First Citizen Points per Rs 200 on general retail spends (0.25% value back)
VERIFIED12 Oct 2026

RBL Shoppers Stop Gold Credit Card delivers accelerated First Citizen reward points on apparel and beauty purchases at Shoppers Stop, welcome shopping vouchers, and a ₹2 Lakh spend waiver.

RBL Shoppers Stop Black Credit Card
Verified
4.3

RBL Shoppers Stop Black Credit Card

ANNUAL FEE₹10,000 + GST
JOINING FEE₹10,000 + GST
NETWORKvisa
FOREX MARKUP3.5%
BEST FORHigh-spending fashion shoppers, departmental retail buyers, and luxury wardrobe curators who regularly shop across Shoppers Stop retail stores and app.
KEY BENEFIT4 pts/Rs 200 on other retail (cap 500/mo); 15 pts/Rs 200 at Shoppers Stop (cap 1500/mo); 1 pt = Rs 1
VERIFIED12 Oct 2026

A premier luxury retail credit card by RBL Bank and Shoppers Stop, offering 20 First Citizen points per ₹100 at Shoppers Stop, ₹10,000 welcome voucher, First Citizen Black tier status, and airport lounge access.

RBL Shoppers Stop Platinum Credit Card
Verified
4.2

RBL Shoppers Stop Platinum Credit Card

ANNUAL FEE₹5,000 + GST
JOINING FEE₹5,000 + GST
NETWORKvisa
FOREX MARKUP3.5%
BEST FORRegular fashion, lifestyle, and beauty shoppers at Shoppers Stop stores and digital platforms seeking direct discounts and milestone shopping vouchers.
KEY BENEFIT2 First Citizen Points per Rs 200 on general retail spends (0.5% value back)
VERIFIED12 Oct 2026

A premium departmental shopping credit card from RBL Bank and Shoppers Stop offering up to 10 First Citizen reward points per ₹100 spent in-store, exclusive shopping vouchers, and milestone benefits.

PNB Parakram Credit Card
Verified
4.3

PNB Parakram Credit Card

ANNUAL FEEFree (LTF)
JOINING FEEFree
NETWORKrupay
LOUNGE ACCESS4 Domestic + 1 International visits/year
FOREX MARKUP3.5%
BEST FORIndian Armed Forces personnel, paramilitary forces, defense veterans, and military families seeking a zero-fee credit card with high insurance protection and UPI payments.
KEY BENEFIT2 Reward Points per ₹100 spent (0.50% value) + 3% Cashback on CSD Canteen Spends
VERIFIED12 Oct 2026

A specialized defense and armed forces credit card by Punjab National Bank on the RuPay Select platform, offering lifetime-free issuance, ₹10 Lakhs insurance cover, and domestic airport lounges.

YES Essence Credit Card
Verified
4.1

YES Essence Credit Card

YES BANKmastercardTravel
ANNUAL FEE₹799 + GST
JOINING FEE₹799 + GST
NETWORKmastercard
LOUNGE ACCESS1 Domestic visits/quarter · ₹25k quarterly spend required
FOREX MARKUP3%
BEST FORUrban homemakers, female professionals, and wellness enthusiasts seeking accelerated rewards on supermarket groceries, beauty retail, and diagnostic health checkups.
KEY BENEFIT12 YES Rewardz/₹200 on Fashion, Beauty, Dining & Grocery (1.5% value), 8 pts/₹200 on other online (1.0% value), 4 pts/₹200 offline (0.5% value)
VERIFIED12 Oct 2026

A specialized wellness and lifestyle credit card by YES BANK tailored for modern women, offering 8 YES Rewardz points per ₹200 on grocery and beauty, airport lounges, and health checkup discounts.

July 2026

2 Cards
July 2026 Cards
Google Pay Flex SBI Card
Verified
4.3

Google Pay Flex SBI Card

ANNUAL FEE₹499 + GST
JOINING FEE₹499 + GST
NETWORKrupay
FOREX MARKUP3.5%
BEST FORHeavy Google Pay users, digital bill payers, and urban consumers seeking accelerated rewards on routine mobile recharges and merchant QR codes.
KEY BENEFIT1 Star per ₹500 spent (0.20% value; 1 Star = ₹1), up to 8 Stars per ₹500 (1.60% value) on spend tiers
VERIFIED2 Oct 2026

A digital-first co-branded credit card created by SBI Card and Google Pay on the RuPay network, offering up to 5% cashback on utility bills, recharges, and online food delivery.

AU Zaggle Credit Card
Verified
4.0

AU Zaggle Credit Card

ANNUAL FEE₹499 + GST
JOINING FEE₹499 + GST
NETWORKrupay
FOREX MARKUP3.49%
BEST FORSME proprietors, commercial purchasing, and Zaggle expense management
KEY BENEFIT1% on all standard retail transactions
VERIFIED12 Oct 2026

AU Zaggle Credit Card integrates commercial purchasing and employee expense reporting with Zaggle's automated SaaS enterprise management platform.

June 2026

1 Card
June 2026 Cards
Paisa+ Credit Card
Verified
4.0

Paisa+ Credit Card

ANNUAL FEE₹499 + GST
JOINING FEEFree
NETWORKrupay
FOREX MARKUP3.5%
BEST FORBudget-conscious shoppers and entry-level cardholders seeking consistent everyday savings and low annual fee maintenance.
KEY BENEFITUp to 1.5% Cashback on Online Spends (>₹10k FD) & 1.0% on Offline/UPI Spends
VERIFIED3 Oct 2026

A value-focused consumer credit card engineered for everyday utility, departmental store, and fuel spends, featuring 1% fuel surcharge waiver and milestone annual fee reversal.

April 2026

2 Cards
April 2026 Cards
PNB Kiwi Credit Card
Verified
4.3

PNB Kiwi Credit Card

ANNUAL FEEFree (LTF)
JOINING FEEFree
NETWORKrupay
FOREX MARKUP3.5%
BEST FORDaily digital spenders, mobile UPI QR payments, and consumers looking for a lifetime free RuPay credit card with direct cashback conversion.
KEY BENEFIT1.5% Cashback on UPI Scan & Pay + 0.5% Cashback on Online Spends
VERIFIED2 Oct 2026

A digital-first RuPay credit card issued by Punjab National Bank in partnership with Kiwi, offering accelerated Kiwi Points on merchant UPI QR transactions with zero joining and annual fees.

CheQ AU Credit Card
Verified
4.2

CheQ AU Credit Card

ANNUAL FEEFree (LTF)
JOINING FEEFree
NETWORKrupay
FOREX MARKUP2.99%
BEST FORCredit card bill payments via CheQ app, daily UPI QR payments, and zero-fee routine retail spending.
KEY BENEFIT1% on all standard retail transactions
VERIFIED12 Oct 2026

A digital-first RuPay co-branded credit card created in partnership between AU Small Finance Bank and CheQ, offering Lifetime Free access, 1.5% rewards on bill payments via CheQ app, and seamless UPI integration.

February 2026

3 Cards
February 2026 Cards
IndiGo Axis Bank Credit Card
Verified
4.4

IndiGo Axis Bank Credit Card

ANNUAL FEE₹700 + GST
JOINING FEE₹700 + GST
NETWORKvisa
FOREX MARKUP3.5%
BEST FORTravel
KEY BENEFIT3 IndiGo BluChips Per ₹100 Spent On IndiGo Channels. 2 IndiGo BluChips Per ₹100 Spent On Grocery & Dining Categories. 1 IndiGo BluChips Per ₹100 Spent On All Other Eligible Spends
VERIFIED12 Oct 2026

Co-branded airline credit card offering 3 IndiGo BluChips per ₹100 on IndiGo channels, 2 BluChips per ₹100 on dining & grocery, and ₹1,500 flight voucher welcome gift.

IndiGo Axis Bank Premium Credit Card
Verified
4.5

IndiGo Axis Bank Premium Credit Card

ANNUAL FEE₹2,500 + GST
JOINING FEE₹2,500 + GST
NETWORKvisa
LOUNGE ACCESS1 Domestic visits/quarter + 2 International visits/year · ₹50k quarterly spend required (Domestic)
FOREX MARKUP3.5%
BEST FORTravel
KEY BENEFIT7 IndiGo BluChips Per ₹100 Spent On IndiGo Channels. 3 IndiGo BluChips Per ₹100 Spent On Grocery & Hotel Categories. 2 IndiGo BluChips Per ₹100 Spent On All Other Eligible Spends
VERIFIED12 Oct 2026

Premium co-branded travel card delivering 7 IndiGo BluChips per ₹100 on IndiGo, 3 BluChips per ₹100 on hotels & dining, 8 domestic lounge visits, and ₹3,000 flight voucher.

PNB LUXURA Metal Credit Card
Verified
4.6

PNB LUXURA Metal Credit Card

ANNUAL FEE₹1,999 + GST
JOINING FEE₹4,999 + GST
NETWORKvisa
LOUNGE ACCESSUnlimited Domestic & International
FOREX MARKUP2%
BEST FORHigh-net-worth public sector bank patrons, overseas travelers, and corporate leaders seeking luxury metal card prestige with zero foreign exchange fees and comprehensive travel coverage.
KEY BENEFIT3X Reward Points/₹100 Spent on Dining and Travel. 4 Reward Points/₹100 Spent
VERIFIED12 Oct 2026

Punjab National Bank's premier contactless metal card offering a permanent 0% foreign currency markup, 8 domestic and 4 international airport lounge visits, accelerated dining rewards, and ₹50 Lakhs personal accidental insurance.

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