Best Travel Credit Cards

96 cards in this category

Travel credit cards offer airport lounge access, air miles, Priority Pass memberships and low forex markup. Whether you fly domestically or internationally, the right travel card can save you thousands per year through complimentary lounge visits and reward miles.

2026 Comparison Matrix

Top Ranked Best Travel Credit Cards

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HSBC Premier Credit Card
#1 HSBC Bank#1 Leader
HSBC Premier
91/100
Elite
FreeStandard fee
Up to 5% rewards on top categories
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IDFC FIRST Wealth Credit Card
#2 IDFC FIRST Bank
IDFC FIRST Wealth
91/100
Elite
FreeStandard fee
Up to 5% rewards on top categories
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IDFC FIRST Select Credit Card
#3 IDFC FIRST Bank
IDFC FIRST Select
88/100
Excellent
FreeStandard fee
Up to 5% rewards on top categories
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AU LIT Credit Card
#4 AU Small Finance Bank
AU LIT
87/100
Excellent
FreeStandard fee
Up to 10% rewards on top categories
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Axis Bank Reserve Credit Card
#5 Axis Bank
Axis Bank Reserve
87/100
Excellent
₹50,000Standard fee
Up to 10% rewards on top categories
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IDFC FIRST Ashva Credit Card

IDFC FIRST Ashva Credit Card

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Best for Metal Visa Infinite — 1% forex, capped lounges (spend ₹20k/mo prior month), up to 60X RP on app travel
Fuel WaiverLounge AccessHigh RewardsLow Forex
Joining Fee

₹2,999

Annual Fee

₹2,999

Reward Rate

0.17–16%

APR

8.5–46.2%

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Frequently asked questions

Which credit card is best for air travel in India?
For premium flyers, cards like HDFC Infinia or Club Vistara SBI Card offer excellent benefits. For entry-level travelers, SBI Card Elite or Axis Atlas provide flexible air miles conversion options.
What is the difference between Priority Pass and DreamFolks?
DreamFolks is widely used for domestic airport lounges in India, while Priority Pass provides access to over 1,300 international lounges globally.
What is zero forex markup on credit cards?
Standard credit cards charge a fee of 2.5% to 3.5% on international transactions. Zero forex markup cards waive this fee, allowing you to spend in foreign currency at the live exchange rate.