Punjab National Bank RuPay Platinum Credit Card

Punjab National Bank · RuPay

Why this card?

  • 0.25% back in reward points on eligible spends
  • ₹500 annual fee
  • 8 domestic and 2 international airport lounge visits a year
  • 1% fuel surcharge waiver

Card details

Issuer
Punjab National Bank
Network
RuPay
Annual Fee
₹500
Joining Fee
None
Reward Type
points
Best Reward Rate
0.25% on all eligible spends
Forex Markup
3.5%
Domestic Lounge
8/yr
Min. Monthly Income
₹20,833
Rates verified
2026-10-06

Our verdict

PNB RuPay Platinum is a low-fee RuPay card from Punjab National Bank. Two domestic lounge visits a quarter (8 a year) plus 2 international visits a year are a meaningful add-on at a ₹500 annual fee and no joining fee. For PNB account holders in Tier 2/3 cities where RuPay acceptance is excellent, this card covers everyday needs without complexity.

Pros

  • 2 domestic lounge visits per quarter and 2 international visits a year at a ₹500 annual fee
  • 1% fuel surcharge waiver
  • No joining fee; annual fee waived when the card is used at least once each quarter
  • RuPay wide domestic acceptance

Cons

  • Low reward earn rate — 1 point per ₹100, about 0.25% back
  • RuPay — limited international acceptance
  • Government bank customer service can be slow
  • Limited premium benefits

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