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Can I have two credit cards from the same bank?

Palak Krishnan

Asked 11 Jun 2026

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I already have a American Express credit card. Can I apply for another card from the same bank? Will it affect my credit score?

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Yamini Dubey·21 Mar 2026

I've been a customer for 6 years. The biggest upside is the customer service. The biggest downside is the slow mobile app. If you do most banking on the app, test the app at a branch before applying — it's surprisingly old.

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Vijayalakshmi Sethi·26 Mar 2026

The 'minimum due' trap is real. Banks love it because they charge ~36-42% interest on the carried-forward amount. If you can't pay the full bill this month, pay at least 50% — anything below that and the interest eats the rewards of the next 6 months.

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Vasanth Mangroliya·5 Apr 2026

On the add-on card: yes, the primary cardholder is fully liable for all spends on the add-on. There is no separate credit limit or statement. So only issue it to someone you trust absolutely — spouse, parents. Not friends, not siblings you have money disputes with.

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Ganesh Dhillon·19 Mar 2026

For the fee waiver condition: most banks count only retail purchases, not EMI, wallet loads, or fuel (in some cases). Read the TnC PDF linked at the bottom of the fee-waiver email — it's usually 2-3 paragraphs of fine print that change everything.

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