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Credit card reward points expiry — what is the validity period?

Asha Pramanik

Asked 15 May 2026

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Do reward points on Indian credit cards expire? If yes, after how many months of inactivity? Which banks have the longest validity?

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Asin Choudhary·10 Apr 2026

I've held this card for 3 years. Quick reality check: the welcome benefit is good, the first-year fee waiver is easy, but from year 2 onwards you really have to work for the milestone benefits. Don't keep it if your monthly spend drops below the milestone threshold.

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Madhuri Rawat·28 May 2026

Tip from someone who made this mistake: never max out the credit limit in the first 6 months. Banks track utilisation, and high utilisation right after approval often triggers a credit limit decrease or even an account review.

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