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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  • IndusIndVisa

    Legend

    Free
    Annual fee
    Free
    Joining
    Rewards
    1% to 3%
    Forex
    1.8%
    • Travel
    • Movies
    • Concierge
    • Insurance
    • +1
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  • IDFCVisa

    LIC Classic

    Free
    Annual fee
    Free
    Joining
    Rewards
    1% to 2%
    Forex
    3.5%
    • Domestic lounge
    • Railway lounge
    • Dining
    • Insurance
    • +3
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  • IDFCVisa

    LIC Select

    Free
    Annual fee
    Free
    Joining
    Rewards
    1% to 2%
    Forex
    3.5%
    • Domestic lounge
    • Railway lounge
    • Insurance
    • Memberships
    • +2
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  • HDFCVisa

    Biz Grow

    ₹500
    Annual fee
    ₹500
    Joining
    Rewards
    0.5% to 1.5%
    Forex
    3.5%
    • Dining
    • Insurance
    • Travel
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  • HSBCVisa

    Live+

    ₹999
    Annual fee
    ₹999
    Joining
    Rewards
    1% to 2%
    Forex
    1.99%
    • Domestic lounge
    • International lounge
    • Movies
    • Shopping
    • +3
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  • HDFCVisa

    Regalia Gold

    ₹2,500
    Annual fee
    ₹2,500
    Joining
    Rewards
    1% to 2.5%
    Forex
    2%
    • Domestic lounge
    • International lounge
    • Insurance
    • Dining
    • +1
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  • HDFCVisa

    Biz Power

    ₹2,500
    Annual fee
    ₹2,500
    Joining
    Rewards
    1% to 2%
    Forex
    2%
    • Domestic lounge
    • International lounge
    • Dining
    • Insurance
    • +1
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  • HDFCVisa

    Biz Black Metal

    ₹10,000
    Annual fee
    ₹10,000
    Joining
    Rewards
    2% to 5%
    Forex
    2%
    • Domestic lounge
    • International lounge
    • Concierge
    • Dining
    • +3
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  • HDFCVisa

    Infinia Plastic

    ₹10,000
    Annual fee
    ₹10,000
    Joining
    Rewards
    3% to 33%
    Forex
    2%
    • Domestic lounge
    • International lounge
    • Dining
    • Travel
    • +4
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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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