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IndusInd Tiger Credit Card: Fees, Rewards & Benefits

Rewards card with lounge access

Vyaya Team · Aug 2026
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Value Score
9.0 / 10
Annual Fee
₹0
Best For
Domestic frequent flyer, No-fee value seeker
Network
Visa
Expert Verdict

The IndusInd Tiger is one of the stronger lifetime-free cards here, offering 8 domestic lounges, golf, a low 1.5% forex markup and accelerated earning up to 6X. The modest 0.4/point value and broad earning exclusions on bills and rent are the main caveats.

Tiger Credit Card credit card by IndusInd Bank - Visa network
REWARD SUMMARY
0.4% Base Rewards
Rewards card with lounge access
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The Bottom Line

The Tiger Credit Card is built for domestic frequent flyer and no-fee value seeker. With no annual fee, it offers 0.8% rewards on special rate and airport lounge access. It makes the most sense if your spending matches domestic frequent flyer and no-fee value seeker.

It earns a base reward rate of 0.4% and stacks best when your spending lines up with Domestic frequent flyer, No-fee value seeker.

What we like
+Lifetime-free card (zero joining and annual fee) with excellent 8 domestic lounge visits plus 2 international per year
+Tiered accelerated earning up to 6 RP per Rs.100 (~2.4% at 0.4/point) on eligible spends versus 1 RP per Rs.100 base
+Low 1.5% forex markup, well below the typical 3.5%, good for international use
+Complimentary quarterly golf game/lesson
+Movie buy-one-get-one up to Rs.500 on BookMyShow twice a year
What we don't
Modest 0.4/point value caps the headline 6X rate at ~2.4% effective
Many categories excluded from earning: education, government, insurance, real estate, rent and utilities
Only 2 international lounge visits despite 8 domestic
Rent via third-party merchants attracts a 1% fee plus GST

Who Should Get This Card

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Best fit for

Ideal
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Domestic frequent flyer

Travellers who want 8 free domestic lounge visits and golf on a lifetime-free card, with a low 1.5% forex for trips abroad.

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No-fee value seeker

Those wanting strong lounge and travel perks without any annual fee, who can route spend into accelerated categories.

Probably not for

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Utility/rent-heavy spender

Education, utilities, insurance, government and rent all earn nothing, hurting bill-payment users.

High-value points redeemer

At 0.4/point, absolute reward value remains modest even at 6X.

Is It Worth It For You?

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Dining
05,000Max ₹50k
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Travel
010,000Max ₹1L
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Online & Shopping
08,000Max ₹80k
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Groceries
06,000Max ₹40k
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Annual rewards0
Annual feeFREE
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Reward Rates

Tiger Credit Card offers 0.4% basic reward rate.

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Special Rate
0.8%
Special Rate
1.6%
Special Rate
2.4%

Welcome Offer

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Fees & Charges

Joining fee₹0
Annual fee₹0
Fee waiverN/A

Eligibility

  • Min Income: ₹6 Lakhs
  • Min Credit Score: 700
  • Age 18+, Indian resident, stable income; CIBIL 700+; lifetime-free co-branded card with Bajaj Capital (Tiger Fintech); Visa Signature network.

Exclusions & Terms

Forex markup

  • Foreign currency markup

Frequently Asked Questions

3 data-backed answers from our card database

What is the annual fee of the IndusInd Tiger?+

The IndusInd Tiger has no annual fee (lifetime free).

What rewards does the IndusInd Tiger offer?+

It earns Reward Points, with accelerated earning on Rewards.

Does the IndusInd Tiger offer airport lounge access?+

Yes, it includes complimentary airport lounge access. See the benefits section for visit limits.

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