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Best credit card for students and young professionals in India

Daksh Parthasarathy

Asked 28 Mar 2026

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I am 21, just started working with a ₹25,000/month salary. Which credit card is best to begin my credit journey with in 2026?

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Ayushmann Baruah·13 May 2026

On the annual fee — most premium cards waive it if you spend ₹1.5L to ₹3L in the previous year. Wallet loads (Paytm, Amazon Pay balance) usually DON'T count. But utilities, fuel, and grocery do. Spend pattern matters more than absolute number.

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