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NOVA

Annual Fee

₹12,500

Rewards/₹100

₹2.00 - ₹5.50

Normalized to balance base rate with bonus categories

Interest Rate

47.88%

Credit Score

750+

At a Glance

Key Benefits

Rs.12.5K welcome gift, 6% travel rewards, golf benefits

Lounge Access

12 domestic + 12 international lounges/year + 4 guest visits

Eligibility

Invite-only, Income: Rs.1L+/month, Age: 21-65 years, CIBIL: 750+

Quick Details

Annual Fee
₹12,500 #290
Joining Fee
₹12,500 #290
Interest Rate
47.88% p.a. #267
Forex Markup
2.00% #38
Rewards/₹100
₹2.00 - ₹5.50 #42
Reward Type Reward Points
Reward Currency Points
Domestic Lounge Visits
12/year #23
International Lounge Visits
12/year #17
Min Credit Score
750+ #186
Min Monthly Income ₹NaN
Network MASTERCARD
Late Payment Fee ₹100
Over Limit Fee ₹600
Cash Advance Fee ₹500 2.50% (min ₹500)

Reward Structure

Base

All Spends

₹2.00 /₹100
Partner

Travel via portal

₹6.00 /₹100

Reward Calculator

Allocate by Category 100%
Travel via portal
6.0 pts
60% ₹0
Other Spends
2.0 pts
40% ₹0
Your Rewards
Points Earned 0
Cash Value ₹0
Breakdown
Quick amounts:

Milestone Benefits

Welcome Bonus

Rs.12,500 gift card from Taj or Luxe

₹12,500

value

Milestone

Rs.10,000 gift card on Rs.3 lakh quarterly spend

Spend ₹3,00,000 within 90 days

₹10,000

value

Airport Lounge Access

Domestic Free
12

visits per year

International Free
12

visits per year

+ 4 guest visits

Insurance Coverage

Air Accident

₹1,00,00,000

Ticket purchased with card

Travel

₹50,00,000

Emergency overseas hospitalization

Lifestyle Perks

Golf

4 /year

4 complimentary golf rounds per year

Golf

12 /year

12 complimentary golf lessons per year

Dining

10% off at select fine-dining restaurants

Quick Analysis

The RBL NOVA is RBL Bank's premium card for affluent travelers with generous lounge access and strong milestone benefits.

Pros

  • Rs.12,500 welcome gift card (Taj/Luxe)
  • 6% rewards on travel via portal
  • 12 domestic + 12 international lounges
  • 4 complimentary guest visits
  • Rs.10,000 gift card on Rs.3L quarterly spend
  • 4 golf rounds + 12 lessons per year
  • Premium metal card, low 2% forex

Cons

  • Invite-only availability
  • High annual fee of Rs.12,500
  • Many exclusions: fuel, utilities, insurance
  • Portal-based spending for optimal rewards
  • Limited compared to HDFC Infinia

Best For

Affluent travelers who can maximize portal bookings

Not Ideal For

Those seeking openly available cards

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I get the RBL NOVA card?
The RBL NOVA is invite-only. Contact your RBL Relationship Manager for an invitation.
What is the welcome benefit?
Rs.12,500 gift card from Taj Experiences or Luxe on joining.
How many lounge visits do I get?
12 domestic + 12 international lounges per year, plus 4 complimentary guest visits.

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