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IndusInd Bank

IndusInd Signature Debit Card

debitVisapremium

Visa signature properties featuring robust discount limits and BOGO movie ticket capabilities.

Score breakdown

Data completeness: 60% · Last verified: 06 Jul 2026

Reward value5/100 · weight 65%
0.22% effective on the standard basket (eligible spend only)
Wide-coverage rewards: +0.6% score bonus — earns broadly without narrow category restrictions.
Fee efficiency87/100 · weight 11%
Redemption flexibility78/100 · weight 8%
Perks53/100 · weight 8%
Devaluation risk70/100 · weight 8%

Fees

All fees shown base + 18% GST (India card fees legally attract GST).

Joining fee
1,000 + 18% GST
= ₹1,180 total
Annual fee
1,500 + 18% GST
= ₹1,770 / year total
Waiver: Spend ₹3,00,000 in the anniversary year
Forex markup
1.5%

Lounge access

Domestic (per year)
8
International (per year)
0

Confirmed devaluation alerts

No confirmed devaluations tracked for this card. That doesn't mean none exist — see the neutral 70/100 devaluation-risk sub-score above.

Reward structure

CategoryTypeRateCapNotes
travelpoints0.27%(1.06 pts @ ₹0.25)5 Points per Rs 200 via travel portal bookings inside IndusNet
all_spendspoints0.22%(0.88 pts @ ₹0.25)

Point value by redemption mode

1 reward point is worth different amounts depending on how you redeem — the headline reward % only holds at the best tier.

cash credit1 RP = ₹0.75
krisflyer miles1 RP = ₹0.50
maharaja club points1 RP = ₹0.50
gyftr vouchers (amazon/flipkart/etc)1 RP = ₹1.00
gift cards/vouchers via xtrasmiles portal1 RP = ₹1.00

Welcome offer

₹1,000 worth of XtraSmiles Points by doing purchase within 30 days of card issuance

Milestone benefits

  • Spend ₹5,00,000 / yearly: ₹5000 Gift Voucher

Pros

  • High reward points on online transactions, especially e-commerce.
  • Excellent cash redemption value for reward points.
  • Generous movie benefits with a "Buy 1 Get 1 Free" offer thrice a month.
  • Comprehensive travel benefits including complimentary Priority Pass membership, international and domestic lounge access, and extensive travel insurance.
  • Significant golf privileges with complimentary games and lessons monthly, plus Hole-in-One insurance.
  • Robust insurance coverage, including "Total Protect" for card security and a high air accident cover.
  • Fuel surcharge waiver across India.
  • Exclusive welcome benefits allowing choice from luxury brands, hotels, or vouchers.
  • No renewal fee makes it cost-effective in the long run after the initial joining fee.

Cons

  • The initial joining fee of ₹15,000 + GST can be substantial.
  • Reward point accrual rates are lower for non-e-commerce, PoS, MoTo, IVR, and standing instruction transactions.
  • Specific reward program revisions and discontinuations for certain airline miles

What's inside

Experience

  • BookMyShow BOGO

    6,000

    Buy One Get One Free on BookMyShow, up to ₹500/month

    Cap ₹6,000 / monthly.

Insurance cover

air accident
30,00,000
credit liability
4,00,000
purchase protection
50,000

Eligibility

max age
65
min age
18
min annual income
₹10,00,000
min monthly income
₹83,333

Small print

Redemption fee
149 / redemption
Fuel surcharge:Upto ₹250 fuel surcharge waiver per month