RBL Bank Credit Cards Devaluation: Major Changes Effective from October 15, 2024!

Common Changes for All RBL Credit Cards (Effective 15th October 2024)

1. 1% Charge on Fuel Transactions

  • No additional fee for fuel purchases under ₹10,000.
  • A 1% fee will be charged on fuel transactions over ₹10,000, capped at ₹3,000 per transaction.

2. 1% Charge on Education Payments via Third-Party Apps

  • A 1% fee applies to education payments made via apps like Cred, PhonePe, Paytm, Nobroker, Freecharge, etc.
  • No fee if paid directly to schools/colleges or via POS machines.

3. 1% Charge on Utility Spends

  • No fee for utility spends under ₹50,000 per month.
  • A 1% fee on utility spends exceeding ₹50,000 per month.

4. Merchant EMI Processing Fee

  • A 1.5% processing fee or ₹150 (whichever is higher) for EMI conversions at POS, Web, or Mobile App.

5. Finance Charges for Revolving and Cash Advances

  • Slight increase in interest rates based on your CIBIL score:
    • Category A (>775): 3.35%/month (40.20%/year)
    • Category B (725-775): 3.85%/month (46.20%/year)
    • Category C (<725): 3.99%/month (47.88%/year)

Changes to Specific RBL Cards

BookMyShow RBL Bank Play Credit Card:

  • Monthly Benefit Exclusions: No benefits on spends for Fuel, Rental, Wallet, Insurance, Utilities, Government Services, Cash, and EMI conversions starting October 15, 2024.
  • Annual Fee Waiver Exclusions: Spends in categories like Fuel & Auto, Utilities, Insurance, Real Estate, Education, and Wallets will no longer count toward the annual fee waiver after October 14, 2024.

RBL Bank Platinum Maxima, Icon, and Shoprite Credit Cards:

  • Rewards Exclusions: No reward points for spends in Education, Government Services, Contracted Services, Cash, and Bills2Pay.
  • Milestone Benefit Exclusions: No bonus milestone reward points for purchases in Fuel & Auto, Utilities, Insurance, Education, and Quasi-Cash categories from October 15, 2024.

Key Points to Remember:

  • GST of 18% will apply to all fees.
  • These changes aim to discourage commercial transactions and optimise reward structures for personal spending.