Cards that return plain cash rather than points. We track 268 of them from 32 banks, 55 of which are lifetime free, and 113 come with airport lounge access. Compare the joining fee, annual fee, reward rate and forex markup for each below.

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  • EquitasVisa

    PowerMiles

    ₹5,000
    Annual fee
    ₹5,000
    Joining
    Rewards
    1% to 3%
    Forex
    2%
    • International lounge
    • Domestic lounge
    • Memberships
    • Concierge
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  • Yes BankMastercard

    Private

    ₹10,000
    Annual fee
    ₹50,000
    Joining
    Rewards
    3% to 6%
    Forex
    0.5%
    • Domestic lounge
    • International lounge
    • Guest lounge
    • Movies
    • +3
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  • HDFCVisa

    Infinia Metal

    ₹12,500
    Annual fee
    ₹12,500
    Joining
    Rewards
    3% to 33%
    Forex
    2%
    • Domestic lounge
    • International lounge
    • Dining
    • Travel
    • +4
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  • ICICIVisa

    Times Black

    ₹20,000
    Annual fee
    ₹20,000
    Joining
    Rewards
    2% to 2.5%
    Forex
    1.49%
    • International lounge
    • Domestic lounge
    • Concierge
    • Movies
    • +2
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