Best credit cards for movies and entertainment
The best entertainment credit cards go beyond basic rewards. They give you free movie tickets, BOGO offers on BookMyShow, OTT subscriptions and dining discounts that add up to thousands of rupees saved every year. We ranked cards on a typical ₹10,000/month dining and entertainment spend profile.
Updated · Terms checked by Prashant ParikhThe 5 best credit cards for movies and entertainment
- HDFC Diners Club Privilege₹2,600 a year₹1,000 fee
- BOBCARD Eterna₹1,281 a year₹2,499 fee
- BOBCARD Premier₹800 a year₹1,000 fee
- IndusInd Platinum₹720 a yearNo fee
- YES SELECT₹481 a year₹599 fee
HDFC Diners Club Privilege Credit Card
The HDFC Diners Club Privilege is the best entry-level premium card in India at ₹1,000. The BOGO movies, Swiggy One membership and 5X on food delivery deliver ₹3,000–5,000 of annual value easily covering the fee. It earns about 1% on most spends at ₹0.50 a point on SmartBuy travel, and the new lounge spend requirement slightly dents its value.
BOBCARD Eterna Credit Card
The BOBCARD Eterna is one of the most underrated credit cards in India. The 3.75% on online spends, dining and travel matches or beats cards from bigger banks at twice the fee. Unlimited lounge for add-on cardholders and 2% forex at a waivable ₹2,499 fee make it exceptional value, especially when available Lifetime Free.
BOBCARD Premier Credit Card
The BOBCARD Premier is a strong entry-level travel card, especially when issued Lifetime Free. The 2.5% on travel and dining at minimal cost beats most cards at this fee tier. While BOBCARD Eterna is stronger overall, Premier is the better starting point for the BOB ecosystem.
| # | Card | A year | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | IndusInd Platinum Lifetime free with a simple flat reward rate | ₹720 | Free |
| 5 | YES SELECT Online spenders wanting a low-fee rewards card | ₹481 | ₹599 |
| 6 | Axis Rewards Fashion and lifestyle shoppers wanting accelerated rewards with lounge access at a low waivable fee | ₹421 | ₹1,000 |
| 7 | SBI Card PULSE Health-conscious individuals wanting wellness memberships, gym access and pharmacy rewards | ₹301 | ₹1,499 |
| 8 | Kotak Mahindra Mojo Platinum Online-first shoppers and OTT subscribers wanting rewards on digital and everyday spends | ₹147 | ₹1,000 |
| 9 | YES FIRST Preferred Premium lifestyle card with domestic and international lounge access, golf and movie benefits at mid-range fee | ₹81 | ₹999 |
| 10 | Kotak 811 Dream Different A low-fee starter card for online spends | ₹40 | ₹500 |
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