Do you travel abroad frequently? If so, getting a travel credit card with benefits like lounge access and discounts on hotel and flight bookings can be beneficial for you. Many travel credit cards also provide cashback offers, reward points, air miles and partner-exclusive deals.
Here are some of the best credit cards that are internationally accepted and can make your travel easier. (Data is sourced from Bankbazaar).
Best credit cards for international travel in 2025
1. Scapia Federal Bank Credit Card
Annual Fee: Free (No joining fee)
Features and Benefits:
Cardholders will get a 10% reward on spending on both online and offline transactions.
Travel bookings made through the Scapia mobile app will earn up to 20% of the value of Scapia Coins.
Scapia Coins can be redeemed instantly on flights and hotel bookings made through the Scapia app.
No additional fees or markups on international transactions.
2. RBL Bank World Safari Credit Card
Annual Fee & Joining Fee: Rs. 3000 + GST
Features & Benefits:
No forex charges on international transactions.
2 Travel Points earned for every Rs. 100 spent.
5 Travel Points earned for every Rs. 100 spent on travel.
10,000 Travel Points earned for every Rs. 2.5 lakh spent annually.
15,000 Travel Points earned for every Rs. 5 lakh spent annually.
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3. IDFC WOW Credit Card
Annual Fee & Joining Fee: Free
Features & Benefits:
Free roadside assistance.
No documents required for card issuance.
4X rewards on every transaction.
Exclusive offers available at over 300 merchants.
4. HDFC Bank Regalia Credit Card
Annual Fee: Rs. 2,500
Features & Benefits:
Low forex markup charges (2.00%).
MMT Black Elite Membership, Club Vistara Silver Membership & Rs. 2,500 gift voucher on card activation.
12 complimentary lounge accesses across international and domestic terminals in India.
5. HDFC Bank Infinia Credit Card
Annual Fee: Rs. 12,500
Features & Benefits:
Rs. 10,000 per annum Renewal fee waived on spending Rs 10 lakh.
Forex markup fee 2.00%.
Free Club Marriott membership for the first year.
12,500 bonus reward points on card activation.
Unlimited airport lounge access worldwide to primary and add-on cardholders.
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Important information for credit card users
Usually, these credit cards are high-end and may have high joining and annual fees. Also, the benefits offered are linked to a certain minimum spend. Hence, it is important to understand the usage and terms of the card thoroughly before getting it so that you can avail of maximum benefits.
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