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Kiwi CC Dev - May’25 New
  • Date: 16-05-2025
    Credit Card/Bank Account/Debit Card:
    Kiwi Credit Card
    Devaluation Alert:
    Minimum txn amount for rewards revised from multiples of 50 to multiples of 100
    The minimum kiwis required to redeem is 500 now.
    A customer is required to accumulate at least 500 Kiwis before redemption. Further, redemption of Kiwis can be made in multiples of 500 Kiwis only
    Comments (if any):

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    Source: https://gokiwi.in/rewards-policy-v2/
     
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    AMEX Gold CC Dev - May'25 New
  • Date: 16-05-2025
    Credit Card: AMEX Gold Charge Card
    Devaluation Alert: Effective 12 June 2025, you will not earn Membership Rewards® points on Fuel payments. Fuel includes petrol, diesel, CNG from Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs).
    Comments: No MR points on fuel spends
    Source:
     
    Axis CC Updates - May'25 New
  • Date: 20-05-2025 - Axis Credit cards


    Credit Card: Axis Neo Credit Card

    Devaluation Alert (effective from 01-07-2025):
    Zomato offer changed from 40% off on ₹200 (max ₹120) to a flat ₹120 off on ₹499 minimum spend, valid twice a month.
    (The voucher code for the offer is AXISNEO)
    Comments:
    The minimum order value to avail the offer has increased now and which excludes GST, restaurant charges, and Delivery Fee.
    Thread Link: click here
    Source: Axis Neo New T&C


    Credit Card: Axis MyZone Credit Card

    Devaluation Alert (effective from 01-04-2026):
    Sony LIV subscription benefit discontinued
    on ₹ 1.5 Lakh annual spend. Instead, get 1,000 EDGE Reward Points as milestone benefit.
    Comments: From OTT subscription to reward points—clear downgrade.
    Thread Link: click here
    Source: Axis MyZone New T&C


    Credit Card: Axis Flipkart Credit Card
    Devaluation Alert (effective from 20-06-2025):

    • Myntra cashback increased from 1% → 7.5%, capped at ₹4,000/quarter.
    • Lounge access (4/year) discontinued.
    • Flipkart & Cleartrip cashback capped at ₹4,000/quarter each.
    Comments: Better cashback on Myntra, but losing lounges hurts value, and capping on Flipkart spends is not a good move IMO.
    PlatformCashback RateCap per QuarterRequired Spend
    Myntra7.5%₹4,000₹53,334
    Flipkart5%₹4,000₹80,000
    Cleartrip5%₹4,000₹80,000
    Thread Link: click here
    Source: Axis Flipkart new T&C


    Credit Card: Axis Magnus for Burgundy Credit Card
    Devaluation Alert (effective from 20-06-2025):

    • Reward structure revised:
      • Up to ₹1.5L/month: 12 pts/₹200
      • ₹1.5L to (Credit limit + ₹1.5L): 35 pts/₹200
      • Beyond that: back to 12 pts/₹200
    • Excluded spend categories for reward earn/spend based fee waiver: Rent (up to ₹50K), Utilities, Telecom, Wallet, Govt. spends, Fuel, Insurance, etc.
    Comments: Tiered rewards; more effort needed for maximum gain.
    Thread Link: click here
    Source:
    Axis Magnus for Burgundy new T&C


    Credit Card: Axis Privilege Credit Card
    Revaluation Alert (effective from 20-06-2025):

    Get BOGO on movie tickets via the District app, 100% off on the 2nd ticket (up to ₹250), once a month.
    Devaluation Alert (effective from 20-06-2025):
    Excluded spend categories for reward earn/spend based fee waiver:
    Transactions made on Utility & Telecom, Rent, Wallet, Government services, Insurance, Gold & Jewellery, Fuel, Educational services
    Comments: One more card for BOGO - Good move
    Thread Link: click here
    Source: Axis Privilege new T&C


    Credit Card: Axis Select Credit Card
    Revaluation Alert (effective from 20-06-2025):

    • NEW BOGO movie tickets via the District app (max ₹250 off) twice per month
    • BigBasket: Flat ₹500 off on Min order value of ₹2,500 (The voucher code for the offer is AXISSELECTCC)
    Devaluation Alert (effective from 20-06-2025):
    Excluded spend categories for reward earn/spend based fee waiver:
    Transactions made on Utility & Telecom, Rent, Wallet, Government services, Insurance, Gold & Jewellery, Fuel, Educational services
    Comments: I think we can consider this card now if LTF
    Source: Axis Select new T&C


    Credit Card: Axis Rewards Credit Card
    Devaluation Alert (effective from 20-06-2025):
    Updates to Spend Exclusion Criteria for Reward Earnings

    The following categories will be excluded from earning reward points:
    • Transportation & Tolls, Utilities, Insurance, Educational Institutions, Government Institutions, Wallet Reloads, Rent, Fuel
    Spend-Based Fee Waiver Calculation
    The following categories will be excluded from minimum spend calculations for fee waivers:
    • Rent, Wallet Reloads
    Milestone Benefit Calculation
    The following categories will be excluded from milestone eligibility calculations:
    • Insurance, Wallet Reloads, Rent, Cash Withdrawals
    (Effective 01-07- 2025):
    Swiggy Instant Discount Offer:
    Get a flat ₹150 instant discount on a minimum txn of ₹500, twice per calendar month
    (The voucher code for the offer is AXISREWARDS)
    Source:
    Axis Bank Email notification - Attached below


    Common changes Applicable for all cards:
    Effective 20-06-2025:
    Exclusion Criteria for Reward Calculations

    • There is no change to the spend categories that are excluded from earning rewards.
    • However, to simplify reward tracking, excluded transactions will now be identified based on spend categories instead of the 4-digit Merchant Category Code (MCC).
    • The excluded spend categories are:
      • Movie, Fuel, Insurance, Utility, Rent, Wallet reloads, Jewelry, Education, Government Institutions.
    Effective 01-10-2025:
    Reward Points / Miles Forfeiture Policy

    • The Bank reserves the right to forfeit unredeemed EDGE REWARD Points / EDGE Milesunder the following conditions:
      • If the credit card is closed and the points/miles remain unredeemed beyond 30 days from the closure date.
      • If the minimum amount due remains unpaid for more than 90 days.
    • In case of card closure, it is recommended to redeem your EDGE REWARD Points / EDGE Miles within 30 days to avoid forfeiture.
     

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    RBL CC Dev - May'25 New
  • Date: 31-05-2025
    Credit Card: RBL Bank World Safari Credit Card
    Devaluation Alert: Effective 01-07-2025
    Domestic airport lounge access will now require a minimum spend of ₹35,000 in the previous calendar quarter. Only the primary cardholder is eligible; add-on cardholders are excluded.
    Comments (if any): Now RBL also joined in the list, Anyways this is not a useful card unless used for International txns.
    Source: Email from RBL Bank
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    Date: 31-05-2025
    Credit Card: RBL Bank SuperCard
    Devaluation Alert: Effective 01-07-2025
    domestic airport lounge access will be completely discontinued
    for RBL SuperCard.
    Source: Email from RBL Bank
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    IndusInd DC Dev - May'25 New
  • Date: 31-05-2025
    Debit Card: IndusInd Bank Select and exclusive Debit Cards
    Devaluation Alert: Effective 01-07-2025
    complimentary domestic airport lounge access will require a minimum spend of ₹5,000 in the preceding calendar quarter.
    Comments:
    Another debit card joins the quarterly spend condition bandwagon. Entry-level users may find this restrictive.
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    Debit Card: IndusInd Bank Debit Cards (Eligible variants listed below)
    Update: Effective From 01-03-2025
    the Delightful Deal Offer partner will change from Swiggy to Zomato. Offer structure remains the same.
    Offer Details:
    For Cards: Grande, Grande Care, Pioneer, Solitaire, Pioneer Private

    • 20% off up to ₹600/month (3 times/month)
    • Max discount: ₹200 per transaction
    • Minimum Order Value: ₹600
    • Valid only on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
    For Cards: Titanium Delights, World Delights, Select, Partner, Care, Exclusive, Platinum Duo, Platinum Plus, Platinum Premier, Signature 5K, Signature Delite 7.5K, Signature Supreme 10K
    • 10% off up to ₹300/month (3 times/month)
    • Max discount: ₹100 per transaction
    • Minimum Order Value: ₹600
    • Valid only on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
    Comments: Only the delivery partner changed; offer remains unchanged. Users preferring Swiggy may find it inconvenient.

    Source: click here
     
    ICICI Savings Ac Update - May'25 New
  • Date: 31-05-2025
    Bank Account: ICICI Bank Savings Account
    Update: Effective 01-07-2025
    Certain service charges on savings accounts have been revised effective 01-07-2025, following a periodic review.
    Comments (if any): Review the attached PDF carefully to understand how these changes may impact your account usage and charges.
    Source: Email from ICICI Bank
     

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    Axis Flipkart DC Launch - May'25 New
  • Date: 31-05-2025
    Debit Card: Axis Bank Flipkart Debit Card
    Update: Axis Bank has launched the Flipkart Debit Card, offering 5% cashback on Flipkart purchases.
    Comments: Only for customers onboarded on "Axis Advantage Savings Account"
    Source: For more details click here
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    BOB DC Dev - May'25 New
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    BOB CC Rev - May'25 New
  • Date: 31-05-2025
    Credit Card: BOB Credit Cards
    Revaluation Alert: Starting 01-07-2025, reward points will now be earned on utility bill payments (electricity, gas, water etc) at the base reward rate.
    Update: For Snapdeal credit card Auto redemption of reward points is discontinued. Cardholders must manually redeem points via the BOBCARD Portal or Mobile App.
    Update: Effective July 1, 2025, a minimum of 1,000 reward points will be required for redemption against the statement balance across all credit card variants.
    Comments: A positive move earlier excluded categories now contribute to rewards, adding more value to routine spending..
    Source: Email from BOBCARD
    Thread Link: BOB Cards Break the Trend: Earn Rewards on Utility Bills from July 1
     

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    IDFC CC Rev - May'25 New
  • Date: 31-05-2025
    Credit Card: IDFC FIRST Bank Mayura Credit Card
    Revaluation Alert: Enhanced travel benefits starting immediately.
    • Hotel Bookings via IDFC FIRST App: Earn 50 bonus points per ₹150 + 10 base points (post ₹20,000 monthly milestone) → Effective ~20% reward rate
    • Flight Bookings via IDFC FIRST App: Earn 30 bonus points per ₹150 + 10 base points (post ₹20,000 monthly milestone) → Effective ~13.33% reward rate
    • Redemption Update: 1 Reward Point = ₹0.50 on travel bookings via the IDFC FIRST Bank Mobile App (earlier ₹0.25)
    Comments: Excellent update for frequent travelers. Doubled point value + high earn rate = strong proposition for app-based bookings.
    Source: click here
    Thread Link: Accelerated Rewards & Enhanced Value: IDFC MAYURA CREDIT CARD
     
    HDFC CC Dev - May'25 New
  • Date: 31-05-2025
    Credit Card: HDFC Bank Credit Card
    Devaluation Alert: Introduction of new charges and caps across several spend categories.

    Key Changes: Effective July 1, 2025

    1. Online Skill-Based Gaming Transactions(MCC: 5816):
      • 1% fee if monthly spends exceed ₹10,000 (on full amount)
      • Max charge capped at ₹4,999/month
      • No reward points on such transactions
    2. Wallet Loading Transactions(MCC: 6540):
      • 1% fee if monthly wallet loads exceed ₹10,000
      • Max charge capped at ₹4,999/month
    3. Utility Transactions(MCC: 4900):
      • 1% fee if monthly utility spends exceed ₹50,000
      • Max charge capped at ₹4,999/month
      • Insurance transactions excluded
    4. Updated Charge Cap for Rent, Fuel, Education Transactions:
      • 1% charge continues
      • Max fee per transaction now capped at ₹4,999
      • Fuel fee only applicable if txn > ₹15,000
      • Education charge only on payments via third-party apps (not via direct school/college sites or POS)
    Comments: Major blow to heavy spenders and wallet/gaming users. Even reward point exclusion on gaming adds to the impact. Important to revisit monthly spending patterns post-July.
    Source: Email from HDFC Bank
    Thread Link: HDFC Bank Credit Card Devaluation Effective From 1st July 2025

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    Canara SB Ac Update - Jun'25 New
  • Date: 01-06-2025
    Bank Account: Canara Bank Savings Account
    Update: Effective June 1, 2025
    Canara Bank has abolished the requirement to maintain a minimum balance across all savings account types, including regular, salary, and NRI accounts.
    Comments: This customer-friendly move eliminates penalties for non-maintenance of minimum balance
    Source: click here
    Thread Link: Canara Bank Waives Minimum Balance Requirement On All Savings Accounts
     
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