Curated Picks|Updated March 2026

Best Cards for International Travel (March 2026)

For international travel, the forex markup is often the biggest hidden cost. The best international travel cards keep markup low (under 2%) and offer complimentary lounge access worldwide.

How to Choose

Check the forex markup percentage — aim for under 2%
Look for international lounge access via Priority Pass
Verify travel insurance and emergency assistance coverage
Consider cards with milestone-based annual fee waiver

Top 15 Cards for Cards for International Travel

Axis Bank Burgundy Private - The One Card

9.5

AXIS · No annual fee · 20% rewards

HDFC Bank BizBlack Metal Edition Credit Card

9.2

HDFC · ₹10,000 annual fee · 30% rewards

Kotak Infinite Credit Card

8.5

KOTAK · No annual fee · 70% rewards

Samsung Axis Bank Infinite Credit Card

8.5

AXIS · ₹5,000 annual fee · 20% rewards

SBI Card - Tata Croma Card SELECT

8.5

SBI · ₹2,999 annual fee · 100% rewards

Axis Bank Magnus Credit Card

8.2

AXIS · ₹12,500 annual fee · 20% rewards

Axis Bank Signature Credit Card

AXIS · ₹5,000 annual fee · 20% rewards

6E Rewards - IndiGo SBI Card

SBI · ₹500 annual fee · 100% rewards

Axis Bank Visa Infinite Credit Card

AXIS · ₹30,000 annual fee · 20% rewards

#10

Fabindia SBI Card SELECT

SBI · ₹1,499 annual fee · 25% rewards

#11

Miles & More Axis Bank World Credit Card

AXIS · ₹3,500 annual fee · 45% rewards

#12

Paytm SBI Card

SBI · ₹499 annual fee · 100% rewards

#13

SBI Card - Tata Card SELECT