IDFC FIRST Select Credit Card rewards: 4 easy steps to redeem your points | Mint

The IDFC FIRST Bank, provides for several unique credit card experiences for users. One such experience is IDFC FIRST Select Credit Card. This particular credit card allows users to accumulate and redeem points across numerous platforms and provides them with unique experiences, special rewards and offers for using credit cards. With no expiry on points … Read more

American Express credit card reward points: How to use them for free hotel stays? | Mint

The summer season is here. Many of you may be planning to head to the hill stations for a family vacation to escape the scorching heat. What if you could enjoy a free hotel stay with your credit card reward points? Some banks have partnered with frequent flyer programs (FFPs) of airlines and hotel loyalty … Read more

What is the minimum spend to earn credit card rewards? Everything you need to know | Mint

While going through your credit card statement, you must have come across certain transactions that have not earned any reward points. These may be transactions from excluded categories or the transaction amount may be lower than the minimum spend required to earn reward points. Banks require credit card transactions to be of a minimum amount … Read more

American Express Platinum Travel Credit Card: New redemption changes starting April 2025 | Mint

Banks review their credit card rewards program regularly and make changes whenever required. Some banks like HSBC India, SBI Card, American Express, etc., have announced changes in their credit card rewards program effective 1st April 2025. In this article, we will understand the changes announced by American Express for its Platinum Travel Credit Card. Changes … Read more

ICICI Emeralde Private Metal Credit Card offers up to 12X reward points – Is it the best card? | Mint

ICICI Bank launched the Emeralde Private Metal Credit Card in the second half of 2023. It had good features and benefits. However, with the introduction of the iShop portal in February 2025, the value proposition of the Emeralde Private Metal Credit Card has further improved significantly. On using the card for the iShop portal transactions, … Read more

Credit card hack to get higher rewards on bulk payments

Many credit card users do not get any reward points when paying bills directly. However, there is a hack to maximize rewards. “Most credit cards do not offer rewards on utility bill payments, but by leveraging accelerated reward portals, you can earn significantly higher points,” Sumanta Mandal, a credit card-savvy user and founder of TechnoFino … Read more

IndusInd Bank EazyDiner Credit Card: Is it the best dining credit card? Find out | Mint

Are you a food lover who prefers to dine out every weekend at the best restaurants to relish varieties of cuisine? What if you could save 25% on your food bill? Yes, the IndusInd Bank EazyDiner Credit Card offers you just that and a lot more. In this article, we will understand what is the … Read more

Club ITC hotel loyalty program: What is it and how to maximise its benefits with credit card reward points? | Mint

In India, some domestic and international hotel chains offer loyalty programs to their customers. The programs provide members (customers) who regularly stay at these hotels various benefits like discounts on room rates, complimentary breakfast, loyalty points, free nights, room upgrades, etc. One such loyalty program is the Club ITC, offered by ITC Hotels. In this … Read more

Love eating out? THESE credit cards offer tempting offers on fine dining to cardholders | Mint

If you love eating out, and are a credit card user at the same time, it is advisable to use your card or opt for one if you don’t hold the right card which gives offers on dining experiences. To help you make the right decision, we list out five popular credit cards which provide discounts … Read more

6 shopping credit cards that are worth exploring in March 2025 | Mint

If you are an enthusiastic shopper and looking for a credit card to satisfy your shopaholic cravings – there are options galore. Here we list out the six popular credit cards which one can explore to make the most of their extravagant disposition. Six key credit card options for shoppers I. Amazon Pay ICICI Credit Card: … Read more