RBL Bank World Safari Credit Card
RBL Bank · Visa
Why this card?
- 1.25% back in reward points on travel; 0.5% on other spends
- ₹3,000 joining and annual fee
- 8 domestic and 2 international airport lounge visits a year
- Zero forex markup and 1% fuel surcharge waiver
Card details
- Issuer
- RBL Bank
- Network
- Visa
- Annual Fee
- ₹3,000
- Joining Fee
- ₹3,000
- Reward Type
- points
- Best Reward Rate
- 1.25% on travel
- Forex Markup
- Zero
- Domestic Lounge
- 8/yr
- Min. Monthly Income
- ₹40,000
- Rates verified
- 2026-10-06
Our verdict
RBL World Safari is a strong international travel card — zero forex markup combined with 8 domestic lounge visits a year and about 1.25% back as points on travel makes it a solid paid option for global travelers. At ₹3,000/year with no spend-based fee waiver, it competes with Scapia on zero forex but adds more structured lounge access. Note that no reward points are earned on international spends. Choose this over Scapia if you prefer an established bank and value the lounge visits.
Pros
- Zero forex markup on all international transactions
- 8 domestic airport lounge visits per year (2 per quarter) plus 2 international visits
- About 1.25% back as points on travel purchases and 0.5% on other domestic spends
- Established RBL Bank with improving acceptance across India
Cons
- ₹3,000 annual fee — Scapia offers comparable zero forex at zero fee
- No reward points on international spends, despite the zero forex markup
- Domestic lounge visits need previous-quarter spend of ₹35,000 or more
- No spend-based fee waiver — the ₹3,000 fee applies every year
Frequently Asked Questions
How does World Safari compare to Scapia for international travel?
Both offer zero forex. Scapia is lifetime free with unlimited domestic lounge. World Safari costs ₹3,000/year but gives 16 structured domestic lounge visits (Scapia is unlimited but some prefer a visit number to plan around) and travel coins. For cost-sensitive users: Scapia. For structured lounge visits and an established bank: World Safari.
Can travel coins be redeemed for cash or statement credit?
No — RBL travel coins must be redeemed through RBL's travel portal for flights, hotels, or holiday packages. You cannot convert them to statement credit or transfer to airline miles programs.