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Pranati Chary
Asked 5 Mar 2026
Two cards from the same bank usually share credit limit, not stack it. So if bank gives you ₹2 lakh total, splitting between two cards doesn't increase your available credit. That's a common misconception people carry when applying for their second card.
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A Mastercard premium tier card.
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A Mastercard basic card.
Looking for a zero-annual-fee credit card that gives solid value on EMI purchases. My spends are around ₹2,00,000/month.
Two things nobody tells you: (1) GST is charged on the annual fee, so a ₹1,000 fee becomes ₹1,180. (2) Reward points usually have an expiry of 2-3 years. Set a calendar reminder to redeem before they lapse.
