Bank of Baroda (BOBCARD) · Visa / RuPay · हिन्दी
BOBCARD Premier Credit Card: full review
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.
Last updated: October 2026 · Current terms verified₹0 joining (from 1 September 2026); ₹1,000 + taxes annual from year 2 (waived on ₹1,20,000/year spend)Annual fee
10 reward points per ₹100 on travel, dining and international spends (2.5%); 2 RP on others (0.5%)Reward structure
1 domestic visit/quarter (spend-based from Jan 2025)Lounge access
Key benefits of the BOBCARD Premier Credit Card
10 reward points per ₹100 on travel, dining and international spends (1 RP = ₹0.25; 2.5% effective; capped 2,000 RP/month)2 reward points per ₹100 on all other eligible spends (0.5%)1 complimentary domestic airport lounge visit per quarter (spend-based from Jan 2025)500 welcome bonus reward points on ₹5,000 spend within 60 days1% fuel surcharge waiver (₹400–₹5,000, max ₹250/month)Annual fee waived on ₹1,20,000/year; often issued Lifetime FreeAvailable on RuPay, works with UPI credit card payments
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Min. income: ₹25,000/month (salaried) · Credit score: 700+
Pros and cons
Pros
✓ 2.5% on travel and dining at very low ₹1,000 fee (often free)
✓ Often issued Lifetime Free by BOBCARD
✓ RuPay variant enables UPI payments
✓ Decent reward rate for an entry-level card
Cons
✗ Accelerated rewards capped at 2,000 RP/month
✗ Lounge access spend-conditional from Jan 2025
✗ 3.5% forex despite travel category
✗ BOBCARD customer service limited vs large banks
Quick facts
Recent updates
Added the cap from BOBCARD's card page to our maths: the 5X points on travel, dining and international spends are capped at 2,000 points (₹500) a statement cycle. The joining fee is now ₹0 for cards issued from 1 September 2026.
5X capNot counted₹500 a cycle
Joining fee₹1,000₹0
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