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Amex Classic credit

American Express PAYBACK Credit Card

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Earn extra PAYBACK points on partner brands

Annual Fee
₹495
Joining Fee
₹495
Reward Rate
0.3%
Forex Markup
3.5%

Value Analysis

Annual Net Value
₹2,416
Total Annual Benefits
₹3,000
Total Annual Charges
₹584
ROI
514%
Fee Waiver Available

Annual fee waived on spending ₹30,000 in the preceding year — ₹30,000 annual spend

Card Analytics

Visual breakdown of value, benefits, and limits

Value Breakdown

Benefits Distribution

Transaction Limits

Card Scorecard

Charges Breakdown

Benefits & Perks

Reward Points (2)
3X PAYBACK Points at Partner Brands
Earn 3X PAYBACK points when shopping at PAYBACK partner brands including Big Bazaar, HP, ICICI, and more
  • At listed PAYBACK partner brands only
3X PAYBACK points
1X PAYBACK Points on Other Spends
Earn 1 PAYBACK point per ₹100 on all other retail purchases
  • Excludes cash advances and quasi-cash
1 PAYBACK pt per ₹100
Fuel Benefits (1)
Fuel Surcharge Waiver
1% fuel surcharge waiver on fuel transactions
  • Valid on transactions ₹500–₹5,000
  • Max ₹200 per statement cycle
1% waiver
₹2,400/yr

Reward Program

Program
PAYBACK Rewards
3X at partner brands, 1 PAYBACK pt per ₹100 other
Effective cashback: 0.25%
Points expire: 3 years from date of accrual
Redemption Options
  • Redeem for products from PAYBACK catalogue
  • Gift cards and vouchers
  • Mobile recharge and bill payments
  • Transfer to airline partners
Bonus Categories
PAYBACK Partners
3x multiplier
3X PAYBACK points at partner brands
Others
1x multiplier
1 PAYBACK point per ₹100 on other spends

Fees & Charges

Charge Amount
Joining Fee ₹495 Excluding GST
Annual Fee ₹495 Excluding GST
Add-on Card Fee Free Free

Transaction Charges

Forex Markup
3.5%
Interest Rate (Monthly)
3.5%
Late Payment Fee
₹1,000
Cash Advance Fee
3.5%

ATM Charges

Own Bank Withdrawal
₹250
Other Bank Withdrawal
₹250
Intl. Withdrawal Fee
3.5% + ₹250

Fuel Surcharge Waiver

1% waiver on transactions between ₹500 – ₹5,000. Max waiver: ₹200/cycle.

Eligibility

Requirements

Min. Monthly Income
₹20,000
Min. Annual Income
₹2,50,000
Min. Credit Score
650
Age Range
21 – 65 years
Employment
Salaried, Self-Employed

Notes

  • Salaried: Gross Monthly Income > ₹20,000
  • Self-Employed: ITR > ₹2.5 Lakh p.a.
  • Subject to credit assessment and internal policies

Transaction Limits

ATM Withdrawal / Day
₹25,000
POS & E-Commerce / Day
₹1,50,000
Contactless / Txn
₹2,000

Features

Contactless payments EMV chip security Domestic usage Add-on cards available EMI conversion facility PAYBACK partner network integration Low annual fee Amex mobile app and online management

EMI Options

Min. Transaction
₹2,500
Interest / Month
1.5%
Tenure Options
3, 6, 9, 12 months
Processing Fee
1%

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The American Express PAYBACK Credit Card is an entry-level card that earns 3X PAYBACK points at partner brands and 1X on all other spends. With a low ...

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