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

Ritvik Siddiqui

Asked 21 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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Vaani Ranjan·10 May 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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Shivakumar Khatri·17 Jun 2026

I have had a hard time getting this card approved twice. The third time I applied after a 10% salary hike and got instant approval. Banks re-check eligibility every time. If you got rejected, improve your income proof / CIBIL and reapply after 6 months.

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