Episode Description
🎯 Ready to turn your everyday spending into extraordinary adventures? In this epic episode of The Great Indian Points and Miles Show, our hosts dive deep into India's BEST travel credit cards for 2025 - and it gets SPICY!
Watch as Aadil, Dhimant, Ameya, and our special guest Mayank each defend their top pick while the others try to tear it apart. From accessible starter cards to premium powerhouses, we're ranking cards on VALUE, VERSATILITY, EARN RATE, and how easy they are to actually get!
🎯 Key Takeaways:
✅ Best starter card for luxury hotel experiences
✅ Highest reward rates without crazy requirements
✅ Hidden gems most people ignore
✅ Which cards to avoid (and why)
✅ Real approval rates and application hacks
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💳 HDFC Marriott Bonvoy Credit Card: The first card discussed, recommended for its low entry fee, valuable Free Night Award (FNA), and access to the Marriott ecosystem
💳 IndusInd Avios Credit Card: Presented as a strong alternative to Axis Atlas, with a great welcome bonus, a solid reward rate in Avios, and a high approval rate.
💳 Scapia Federal Bank Credit Card: Highlighted for its unique airport privileges that offer a high value back on spending, zero forex fees, and being a lifetime-free card.
💳 HSBC Travel One Credit Card: Mentioned for its accelerated rewards on Online Travel Aggregators (OTAs) and access to rare transfer partners like Japan Airlines.
💳 SBI Miles Elite Card: Discussed for its good return rate on OTAs and access to partners like Cathay Pacific.
💳 IDFC Indigo Credit Card: Noted for its decent earn rate across all categories with no exclusions, making it useful for domestic travel on Indigo.
💳 HDFC Regalia Gold Credit Card: Recommended as an excellent starter card to learn the credit card ecosystem, with benefits like milestone rewards, SmartBuy portal access, and decent transfer partners.
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🔥 Cards Featured & Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro & Setup: The Ultimate Credit Card Roast Battle
05:57 - Dhimant's Pick: HDFC Marriott Bonvoy Card
21:00 - Mayank's Defense: Axis Atlas Card
37:43 - Ameya's Alternative Picks: SBI KrisFlyer Apex & IndusInd Avios
49:12 - Dark Horse: Scapia Credit Card
1:06:33 - Quick Contenders Round
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