Bandhan Bank

Bandhan Bank Flare Credit Card

  • Joining fee

    ₹2,499 + GST

  • Annual fee

    ₹2,499 + GST

  • Best suited for

    Travel

  • Reward type

    Reward Points

Rewards

  • Rewards rate

    10 Reward Points on Every ₹200 spent

  • Welcome benefits

    Earn 5,000 Bonus Reward Points on Spend of ₹10,000 within the First 30 Days of Card Issuance

  • Reward redemption

    1 Reward Point = ₹0.25

Benefits

  • Movie & dining

    25% Off on BookMyShow, Up to ₹500 Once Every Month, and 15% Off on EazyDiner, Up to ₹750 Once Every Month

  • Domestic lounge

    4 Complimentary Domestic Airport Lounge Access in a Calendar Quarter at Select Airports

  • International lounge

    1 International Airport Lounge Access in a Calendar Quarter at Select Airports

  • Golf

    4 Complimentary Golf Lessons Per Calendar Year (1 Lesson Per Quarter)

Fees & charges

  • Spend-based waiver

    Annual Charges Waived on Spends of ₹6 Lakh

  • Foreign currency markup

    1.99%

  • Interest rates

    3.5%

  • Fuel surcharge waiver

    1% Waiver Up to ₹500 Per Statement Cycle

  • Cash advance charges

    3.5% (Min of ₹500 + GST)

Product highlights

  • Earn 10 reward points on every ₹200 spent on eligible transactions.
  • Earn an additional 5,000 bonus reward points every month on spends of ₹75,000 or more.
  • Get 25% off on BookMyShow, up to ₹500, once every month.
  • Enjoy 15% off on EazyDiner, up to ₹750, once every month.
  • Receive 4 complimentary domestic airport lounge visits every calendar quarter.
  • Enjoy 1 complimentary international airport lounge visit every calendar quarter.
  • Avail 4 complimentary golf lessons every calendar year, with 1 lesson per quarter.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • The card offers high reward earnings with 10 reward points on every ₹200 spent on eligible transactions, along with 5,000 bonus reward points every month on spends of ₹75,000 or more.
  • The card offers useful travel benefits, such as 4 domestic and 1 international airport lounge visits every calendar quarter, along with a low 1.99% forex markup fee.

Cons

  • The annual fee of ₹2,499 + GST is relatively high for users who do not regularly use the card’s lifestyle and travel benefits.
  • The annual fee waiver requires annual spends of ₹6 lakh, which may be difficult for many cardholders to achieve.

FAQs

How many reward points can I earn with the Bandhan Bank Flare Credit Card?

The card offers 10 reward points for every ₹200 spent on eligible transactions. You can also earn 5,000 bonus reward points every month by spending ₹75,000 or more during a monthly statement cycle.

What movie and dining benefits are available on the Bandhan Bank Flare Credit Card?

Cardholders get 25% off on BookMyShow, up to ₹500 once every month, and 15% off on EazyDiner, up to ₹750 once every month.

Does the Bandhan Bank Flare Credit Card offer golf benefits?

Yes. The card offers 4 complimentary golf lessons every calendar year, with 1 lesson available each calendar quarter.

What is the foreign currency markup fee on the Bandhan Bank Flare Credit Card?

The card charges a 1.99% foreign currency markup fee on international transactions, making it suitable for overseas spending.

Does the Bandhan Bank Flare Credit Card offer a fuel surcharge waiver?

Yes. You get a 1% fuel surcharge waiver, up to ₹500 per statement cycle, on eligible fuel transactions.

Is there any cashback on EMI transactions?

Yes. You can receive 10% cashback, up to ₹750, on your first EMI conversion with a minimum repayment tenure of 12 months.