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Credit Card Guides for India

Expert-written guides to help you earn maximum rewards from your credit cards.

Strategy7 min readJan 2025

The Perfect 2-Card Combo for Every Indian (2025)

Axis ACE + HDFC Millennia covers 90% of your spending at 4-5% rewards. Here's exactly why and what alternatives exist.

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Comparison6 min readFeb 2025

Axis ACE vs HDFC Millennia: Which is Better in 2025?

Both are mid-tier cashback cards under ₹1,000 annual fee. But they reward very different categories. Full breakdown.

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Review8 min readJan 2025

IDFC First Wealth Review: Free Premium Card Too Good to Be True?

Zero annual fee, lounge access, UPI rewards, 6X on dining. We explain exactly why IDFC First Bank offers this.

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UPI5 min readMar 2025

Best Credit Cards for UPI Payments in India 2025

Most cards give 0% on UPI. A few give up to 5%. We rank every card that rewards UPI and tell you which to use.

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Beginners6 min readDec 2024

How to Get Your First Credit Card in India (No Income Proof)

The chicken-and-egg problem of credit cards. Here's how to break the cycle even with no salary slip.

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Strategy9 min readMar 2025

7 Credit Card Reward Hacks Most Indians Don't Know

Milestone bonuses, SmartBuy multipliers, strategic fee waivers — these tricks can double your annual rewards.

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Review7 min readFeb 2025

HDFC Regalia Gold Review 2025: Still Worth It?

After recent changes and new competitors, is HDFC Regalia Gold still the best mid-premium card? Honest verdict.

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Education4 min readJan 2025

Credit Card vs Debit Card for UPI: Which Earns More?

Debit card on UPI earns nothing. A RuPay credit card on UPI earns 1-5%. The difference over a year is real money.

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