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UPI MDR From October 15, 2026: What Changes, Who Pays and How It Compares With Credit Cards

UPI MDR rules change from October 15, 2026. Understand the 0.4% merchant fee above ₹2,000, ₹300 cap, exemptions, and how UPI charges compare with credit and debit cards.

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IDFC FIRST Bank Credit Cards Get Zero Forex Markup — And International Spends Continue Earning Rewards

IDFC FIRST Bank has announced zero forex markup across its credit card portfolio, while international spends are set to continue earning applicable reward points according to Moneycontrol reporting. CardRecommend breaks down the fee savings, currency conversion mechanics, DCC risks, and a key documentation discrepancy on reward exclusions.

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Amazon Pay Kotak Business Credit Card: 5% Cashback for Small Businesses — Is It Better Than Amazon Pay ICICI?

The Amazon Pay Kotak Business Credit Card earns Prime members 5% on eligible Amazon Business purchases and flights, 2% on bills through Amazon Pay, and 1% elsewhere. The Rs 499 annual fee is waivable on Rs 3 lakh of Off-Amazon spend. For personal Amazon shopping, the Amazon Pay ICICI card remains the cleaner choice. For genuine business procurement, the Kotak card makes a compelling case.

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Best Travel & Air Miles Credit Cards in India (2026): Ranked by Net Value

Travel credit cards can deliver 5% to 15%+ reward returns when redeemed for flights and hotels. We evaluated 5 top travel cards across transfer ratios, forex fees, and annual milestone economics.

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HDFC Regalia Gold Credit Card Review (2026): Is It Worth the ₹2,500 Fee?

HDFC Regalia Gold replaced the classic Regalia as HDFC's primary premium lifestyle card. We evaluated its 1.33% base return, 6.67% partner multiplier, milestone vouchers, and ₹1,00,000 quarterly lounge spend hurdle.

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Best RuPay Credit Cards for UPI Payments in India (2026): Ranked by Return

Linking RuPay credit cards on UPI allows you to earn credit card rewards on daily chai, grocery, and local vendor payments. We evaluated 4 leading RuPay cards to identify which gives the highest net return on UPI QR transactions.

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How do I choose the best credit card for my spending habits?

Start by analyzing your top monthly expense category (e.g. Amazon/Flipkart shopping, fuel, dining, or flights). If you shop online frequently, a direct 5% cashback card like SBI Cashback or HDFC Millennia offers the highest return. If you travel, look for cards offering complimentary airport lounge visits and airmile transfers.

What is a Lifetime Free (LTF) credit card?

A Lifetime Free credit card has zero joining fee and zero annual/renewal fee for life. You don't have to meet annual spending milestones to waive fees. Cards like ICICI Amazon Pay and IDFC FIRST Classic are popular Lifetime Free cards.

What minimum credit score is required to get approved for a credit card?

Most major banks in India (HDFC, SBI, ICICI, Axis) prefer a CIBIL credit score of 750 or higher. If you have a score between 700 and 749, you can still qualify for entry-level cards or secured credit cards backed by fixed deposits.

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