26 matching cards
Updated 2 Jul 2026
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Best Lifetime Free Credit Cards in India

Cards with zero-fee or lifetime-free signals, separated from normal premium-fee cards.

Methodology

Cards qualify when annual fee data is zero or current fee text contains lifetime-free/free-for-life language.

Important Caveat

Some cards use conditional fee waivers. Check issuer terms for taxes, renewal rules, and exclusions.

Top Picks To Review First

Ordered by quality score, then card name. These are research starting points, not personalized recommendations.

Matching Cards

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ICICI Bank

ICICI Bank
Decision summary: Inferred
Amazon Pay ICICI Bank Credit Card

Best for: People who want a no-fee card and a simpler starting point.

Fees
Waiver
Cashback
Rewards
Lounge
Fuel
Joining

Rs. 0

Annual

Rs. 0

Fee: ₹0
High · 80
Top source signals

Whether you are a Prime member or occasional shopper – Amazon Pay ICICI card gives you the opportunity to save on every transaction, without any hassl...

Frequent shoppers and users who pay bills through credit cards.

Standout

High quality score (80) based on current website signals.

Watch out

missing_rewards

Fee or waiver note

1% surcharge waiver on fuel transactions of ₹400 to ₹4,000

Whether you are a Prime member or occasional shopper – Amazon Pay ICICI card gives you the opportunity to save on every transaction, without any hassle.

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AU Small Finance Bank

AU Small Finance Bank
Decision summary: Inferred
AU Bank LIT Credit Card

Best for: People who want a no-fee card and a simpler starting point.

Fees
Waiver
Cashback
Rewards
Lounge
Fuel
Joining

Check source

Annual

Rs. 0

Fee: ₹0
High · 80
Top source signals

Fuel: 1% fuel surcharge waiver on all transactions between ₹400 to ₹5,000.

reward rate: 0.25%

Standout

High quality score (80) based on current website signals.

Watch out

missing_eligibility

Fee or waiver note

Lifetime Free

The AU LIT Credit Card is a card that you can get for free for life. With this card, you can pick the benefits that suit your lifestyle & how you spend money.

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Axis Bank
Decision summary: Inferred
IndianOil Axis Bank Credit Card

Best for: Users comparing cashback or rewards-heavy cards.

Welcome
Fees
Waiver
Cashback
Rewards
Lounge
Joining

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Annual

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Fee: Unknown
High · 80
Top source signals

Fuel: Fuel surcharge waiver of 1% at any fuel outlet in India. Note: The offer is available for transactions between ₹200 and ₹5000. Maximum waiver of...

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Standout

High quality score (80) based on current website signals.

Watch out

Fee details are incomplete or not clearly stated in the current dataset.

Fee or waiver note

₹500; ₹500 (waived on ₹50,000 spend in a year)

Fuel: Fuel surcharge waiver of 1% at any fuel outlet in India. Note: The offer is available for transactions between ₹200 and ₹5000. Maximum waiver of ₹50 per statement cycle.

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Axis Bank

Axis Bank
Decision summary: Inferred
Kiwi RuPay Credit Card

Best for: People who want a no-fee card and a simpler starting point.

Fees
Waiver
Cashback
Rewards
Lounge
Fuel
Joining

Check source

Annual

Rs. 0

Fee: ₹0
High · 80
Top source signals

1 Kiwi = ₹0.25 (redeemable as statement credit)

At a 1.5% base cashback, the Kiwi RuPay Card may not sound extraordinary compared to cards like the Snapdeal BoB Credit Card or Tata Neu Infinity HDFC...

Standout

High quality score (80) based on current website signals.

Watch out

This card has limited source coverage in the current dataset.

Fee or waiver note

Details; NIL (Lifetime Free); Cashback Rate; The Kiwi RuPay Credit Card is completely Lifetime Free (LTF), making it one of the best no-fee UPI credit...

Fintech credit cards rarely manage to stand out in India’s crowded market, but the Kiwi RuPay Credit Card, issued in partnership with Yes Bank, is an exception.Designed specifically for frequent UPI users, this card rewards everyday payments with up to 5% cashback through its Kiwi Neon subscription.In this detailed...

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Federal Bank

Federal Bank
Decision summary: Inferred
Scapia Federal/BoB Credit Card

Best for: People who want a no-fee card and a simpler starting point.

Fees
Waiver
Rewards
Lounge
Forex
Eligibility
Joining

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Annual

Rs. 0

Fee: ₹0
High · 80
Top source signals

The reward structure is simple but distinct. You earn “Scapia Coins” on every transaction.

Base Rate: 10 Coins per ₹100 spent (Effective Value: 2%).

Standout

High quality score (80) based on current website signals.

Watch out

This card has limited source coverage in the current dataset.

Fee or waiver note

₹0 (Lifetime Free)

Looking for a Zero Forex card with zero annual fees? The Scapia Credit Card now issued by both Federal Bank and Bank of Baroda delivers exactly that.

Sources: 1
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Axis Bank

Axis Bank
Decision summary: Inferred
Axis Bank Cashback Credit Card

Best for: Travelers who value lounge access as part of card selection.

Welcome
Fees
Waiver
Cashback
Rewards
Lounge
Joining

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Annual

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Fee: Unknown
Medium · 70
Top source signals

The cashback structure on this card feels unnecessarily complicated for an entry-level product.

Axis Bank markets it with the highlight of ‘7% cashback’, but in practice, the effective rate never really crosses 5.6% because of the way the system...

Standout

Includes lounge-related benefits in the current card record.

Watch out

Fee details are incomplete or not clearly stated in the current dataset.

Axis Bank introduced its Cashback Credit Card last year as a direct replacement for the Citi Cashback Credit Card after Citi’s exit from the Indian credit card market. Initially, the Axis Cashback Card was offered exclusively to existing Citi Cashback Cardholders as a migration option.

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Axis Bank

Axis Bank
Decision summary: Inferred
Fibe Axis Bank Credit Card

Best for: People willing to verify the source details directly before deciding.

Welcome
Fees
Waiver
Cashback
Rewards
Fuel
Joining

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Annual

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Fee: Unknown
Medium · 70
Top source signals

Fuel: 1% fuel surcharge waiver on transactions between ₹400 and ₹5,000 Note: Maximum waiver of ₹4,000 per month.

Up to 3% cashback on food deliveries, entertainment and local commute 1% cashback on all other spending

Standout

Useful for comparison, but the current dataset does not show a standout signal yet.

Watch out

This card has limited source coverage in the current dataset.

Fee or waiver note

Fuel: 1% fuel surcharge waiver on transactions between ₹400 and ₹5,000 Note: Maximum waiver of ₹4,000 per month.

Fuel: 1% fuel surcharge waiver on transactions between ₹400 and ₹5,000 Note: Maximum waiver of ₹4,000 per month.

Sources: 1
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HDFC Bank Swiggy Credit Card
HDFC Bank
Decision summary: Inferred
HDFC Bank Swiggy Credit Card

Best for: People who want a no-fee card and a simpler starting point.

Fees
Cashback
Rewards
Lounge
Fuel
Insurance
Joining

Check source

Annual

Rs. 0

Fee: ₹0
Medium · 70
Top source signals

Cashback gets credited to statement directly

Swiggy spends includes: Food, Instamart, Dineout & Genie.

Standout

No annual fee signal detected from the current dataset.

Watch out

missing_eligibility

HDFC Bank has very many rewarding credit cards with them and the recent addition to the list is the Swiggy HDFC Bank Credit Card – a nice and noteworthy co-brand dining credit card.

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HDFC Bank

HDFC Bank
Decision summary: Inferred
HDFC Bank Tata Neu Infinity Credit Card

Best for: People who want a no-fee card and a simpler starting point.

Fees
Waiver
Cashback
Rewards
Lounge
Fuel
Joining

Check source

Annual

Rs. 0

Fee: ₹0
Medium · 70
Top source signals

NeuCoins Validity: 1 Year

No rewards on fuel, wallet, rent, gaming and Gov spends.

Standout

No annual fee signal detected from the current dataset.

Watch out

This card has limited source coverage in the current dataset.

Fee or waiver note

While it’s easy to grab First Year Free (FYF) offer on HDFC Bank’s Tata Neu Infinity Credit Card, getting Lifetime Free (LTF) offer is becoming harder...

The HDFC Bank Tata Neu Infinity Credit Card is a semi-premium, co‑branded credit card designed to maximise rewards through NeuCoins, a cashback‑equivalent rewards currency that works seamlessly across the Tata ecosystem.

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Union Bank of India

Union Bank of India
Decision summary: Inferred
PM Svanidhi Credit Card

Best for: People who want a no-fee card and a simpler starting point.

Welcome
Fees
Rewards
Forex
UPI / RuPay
Eligibility
Joining

Rs. 0

Annual

Rs. 0

Fee: ₹0
Medium · 70
Top source signals

Interest-free credit period of 20 to 50 days as per issuer policy.

Lifetime-free card with no enrolment, joining, activation, inactivity, or annual renewal charges.

Standout

No annual fee signal detected from the current dataset.

Watch out

This card has limited source coverage in the current dataset.

Union Bank of India PM Svanidhi Credit Card is a lifetime-free retail credit card facility for PM SVANidhi beneficiaries with UPI linkage, a five-year card validity, and restricted merchant-category usage.

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Punjab National Bank

Punjab National Bank
Decision summary: Inferred
PNB Rakshak RuPay Platinum Card

Best for: People who want a no-fee card and a simpler starting point.

Fees
Rewards
UPI / RuPay
Eligibility
Joining

Rs. 0

Annual

Rs. 0

Fee: ₹0
Medium · 70
Top source signals

Free interest period: 20-50 days

Reward points: 1 on Rs 100

Standout

No annual fee signal detected from the current dataset.

Watch out

This card has limited source coverage in the current dataset.

PNB Rakshak RuPay Platinum Card Features Eligibility :Rs.2.50 Lacs p.a. Card Limit :Min. Rs.25,000/- Max. Rs.5,00,000/- Benefits Free interest Period :20-50 days Reward points :1 on Rs 100

Sources: 1
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Punjab National Bank

Punjab National Bank
Decision summary: Inferred
PNB Rakshak RuPay Select Card

Best for: People who want a no-fee card and a simpler starting point.

Fees
Rewards
UPI / RuPay
Eligibility
Joining

Rs. 0

Annual

Rs. 0

Fee: ₹0
Medium · 70
Top source signals

Free interest period: 20-50 days

Reward points: 2 on Rs 150

Standout

No annual fee signal detected from the current dataset.

Watch out

This card has limited source coverage in the current dataset.

PNB Rakshak RuPay Select Card Features Eligibility :Rs.5.00 Lacs p.a. Card Limit :Min. Rs.50,000/- Max. Rs.10,00,000/ Benefits Free interest Period :20-50 days Reward points :2 on Rs 150

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