Curated Picks|Updated March 2026

Best Travel Credit Cards (March 2026)

Travel cards earn air miles, offer lounge access, and minimize forex costs. The right travel card depends on how often you fly, whether domestic or international, and your preferred airline partners.

How to Choose

Frequent domestic flyers: prioritize lounge access and domestic airline miles
International travelers: check forex markup and Priority Pass access
Occasional travelers: a general rewards card may deliver better overall value
Match airline transfer partners to airlines you actually fly

Top 15 Cards for 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

SBI Card - Tata Croma Card SELECT

8.5

SBI · ₹2,999 annual fee · 100% 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

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

Paytm SBI Card

SBI · ₹499 annual fee · 100% rewards

#10

SBI Card - Tata Card SELECT

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

#11

Tata Platinum SBI Card

SBI · ₹499 annual fee · 100% rewards

#12

Miles & More Axis Bank World Credit Card

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

#13

Fabindia SBI Card SELECT

SBI · ₹1,499 annual fee · 25% rewards

#14

Axis Bank Visa Infinite Credit Card

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

#15

Adani One ICICI Bank Platinum Credit Card

ICICI · ₹750 annual fee · 100% rewards

Frequently Asked Questions

Which credit card is best for air travel in India?

HDFC Infinia and Diners Club Black are top picks for heavy travelers. For mid-range, Axis Atlas and HDFC Regalia offer strong travel value at lower fees.

Do travel cards work for domestic flights?

Yes, most travel cards offer domestic lounge access and reward points redeemable for domestic flights. Check the lounge network and airline partners.