IndusInd Bank Samman RuPay Credit Card
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IndusInd Bank

IndusInd Bank Samman RuPay Credit Card

RuPay
Regular

Your rating

Community rating

Best for Govt scheme card — UPI-linked RuPay with fuel waiver and basic rewards

Joining Fee

Free

Annual Fee

Free

Reward Rate

0.25% – 1%

Forex Markup

0%

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Key Benefits

Lifetime free card for eligible government employees (Nil joining fee)
Annual fee of ₹199 + GST, waived on annual spends of ₹75,000
1% cashback on all spends, including UPI spends, up to ₹20,000 per statement cycle
RuPay credit card can be linked to UPI apps for Scan & Pay transactions
Complimentary movie ticket worth ₹200 via BookMyShow every 6 months
1% fuel surcharge waiver on fuel spends between ₹400 and ₹4,000
1% railway surcharge waiver on IRCTC bookings up to ₹5,000 per quarter
Zero cash advance fee on ATM cash withdrawals

Rewards

How you earn back on every swipe

points

Reward type

0.25% – 1%

Earn rate

₹200

Monthly cap

Fees & Charges

Programme fees we track below. Interest on cash withdrawals or revolving balances, late-payment slabs and other charges are set by the bank and spelled out in their Most Important Terms and Conditions (MITC). Use the official product page for those details.

Joining feeFree
Annual feeFree
Interest rate (APR)36% – 42%
Late payment fee (max)₹1,300
Forex markup0%
Fuel surcharge waiverYes

Travel & Lounge Access

Airport perks included with this card

0 per quarter

Domestic lounge visits

0 per year

International lounge visits

Card Features

Metal Card
Contactless
UPI Linked

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Eligibility

Age21+ yrs – 70
Min. income₹15,000/month
CIBIL score650+

Employment type

Salaried

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Good 1% cashback rate for an entry-level card
  • Cashback applies on UPI transactions as well
  • Very low annual fee
  • Annual fee waiver achievable at ₹75,000 spends
  • Zero cash advance charges is a rare benefit
  • Useful railway and fuel surcharge waivers
  • Complimentary movie benefit included
  • Ideal for government employees seeking a simple cashback card
Cons
  • Available only to government-sector employees
  • Cashback limited to spends up to ₹20,000 per statement cycle
  • No airport lounge access
  • No accelerated rewards on any spending category
  • No welcome bonus or milestone benefits
  • Movie benefit is only once every 6 months
  • Limited travel and lifestyle privileges
  • Reward structure weaker than premium RuPay cashback cards available today

Who is this card for?

First-time credit users, government employees, or financially-included customers who want a simple zero-fee RuPay card with UPI credit payment capability.

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Data last updated 24 Mar 2026