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Is it worth paying an annual fee on a credit card?

Muthulakshmi Chandel

Asked 3 Mar 2026

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Most premium cards charge ₹5,000+ as annual fee. Are the rewards and lounge benefits worth it for someone whose monthly spend is around ₹40,000?

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Imran Pathak·24 May 2026

I closed my HDFC card last year. The process took exactly 7 days. They sent a confirmation email and a closure letter by speed post. Tip: pay off the full outstanding and request closure only AFTER the payment reflects. Calling repeatedly with a zero balance is the fastest path.

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