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How to Apply for the IndusInd Platinum Aura Credit Card in 2026
Heads-up: IndusInd Platinum Aura Credit Card is no longer openly issued, so some figures below may be stale. The application steps still show how issuer applications generally work.
The IndusInd Platinum Aura Credit Card is a lifetime-free entry-level card with 2 reward points per ₹100 on all retail spends, 1% fuel surcharge waiver, 1 free domestic lounge visit per year, and 0% APR on EMI conversions. The card is targeted at first-time credit card users and is the easiest IndusInd card to get.
Why this matters
Platinum Aura is one of the few lifetime-free cards with 1 free lounge visit per year. The 2 reward points per ₹100 on all categories is competitive with paid cards. The 0% APR on EMI conversions is a unique feature that no other card offers.
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How to Apply for the IndusInd Platinum Aura Credit Card in 2026
How to apply Total time: 10 min · You’ll need: PAN, Aadhaar, mobile, salary slips (if required)
Apply for the lifetime-free IndusInd Platinum Aura Credit Card with 2X reward points on every spend. Eligibility, benefits, and the application process.
- Check Platinum Aura eligibility — You must be 21–60 years old, a resident Indian, with a minimum monthly income of ₹20,000. CIBIL score of 720+ is preferred.
- Apply online via IndusInd website — Visit indusind.com → Cards → Credit Cards → Platinum Aura. Click Apply Now. The form is pre-filled if you are an existing IndusInd customer.
- Complete the application — Provide your name (as on PAN), PAN, Aadhaar, mobile, email, address, employment details, and monthly income.
- Complete Aadhaar eKYC — Authorize Aadhaar OTP eKYC. Verification completes within 60 seconds.
- Submit and track — Submit the form. The 12-digit application reference is shown. Track status in the IndusInd app. Approval takes 5–10 working days.
- Receive the card and activate — Once approved, the card is delivered within 5 working days. Activate via IVR, IndusInd app, or at any IndusInd ATM by setting a 4-digit PIN.
- Use the card for all spends to earn 2X — Use the card for all retail spends to earn 2 reward points per ₹100. The 2X is uncapped — no monthly cap.
- Use the 1 free lounge visit and 0% EMI — The card includes 1 domestic lounge visit per year via Dreamfolks. Convert any purchase to EMI at 0% APR for 3, 6, 9, or 12 months.
Common mistakes to avoid
The 2X is uncapped but excluded from fuel, EMI, and cash advances. The 1 free lounge visit is via Dreamfolks — register before your first travel. The 0% EMI is only on partner merchants — check the list in the IndusInd app.
Pro tips
- Use Platinum Aura as your default card for all retail spends
- Register on Dreamfolks and link the card before your first trip
- Pair with IndusInd Tiger for fuel and utility
- Track the 0% EMI partner merchants in the IndusInd app
Frequently asked questions
Is IndusInd Platinum Aura lifetime free?
Yes. The card has no joining or annual fee. There is no fee waiver target.
What is the 2X cap?
2X on all retail is uncapped. There is no monthly cap.
How does the 0% EMI work?
Convert any purchase above ₹2,500 at a partner merchant to EMI at 0% APR for 3, 6, 9, or 12 months. The processing fee is 0% on partner merchants.
Disclosure: FinWiz24 may earn a commission when you apply through links on this page. This does not influence our editorial independence — every card is scored against the same rubric.
Sources
- IndusInd credit cards — product page (verified 5 September 2026).
- Reserve Bank of India — Master Direction on Credit Card and Debit Card Issuance (verified 5 September 2026).
Related reading
- First credit card in India — a beginner’s playbook — how to pick and qualify for a first card when you’re starting from zero
- Hidden caps on credit-card rewards — what issuers don’t shout about — monthly and quarterly caps that quietly throttle otherwise-high reward rates
- How rewards programmes are designed (and what that means for you) — the rule of 1% interchange and why issuers gate rewards behind caps
- Tax on credit-card rewards in India — what gets reported — when reward redemptions cross into taxable territory