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Citi Prestige Credit Card

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Welcome offerNo standard introductory cashback offer; benefits include 2 complimentary airport lounge accesses per year and 25% off on select dining offers (as per current marketing)
Annual fee
₹ 20,000
Reward rate
1.5x Citi ThankYou Points on eligible spends (convertible to miles)
Credit score
750+
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Citi Prestige Credit Card
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Rewards

How the rewards work

What you earn on every spend, and the ways you can cash it in.

You earn

1.5x Citi ThankYou Points on eligible spends (convertible to miles)

Earn 1.5x ThankYou points on all eligible purchases. Points can be converted to airline miles at 1:1 ratio. No cashback; rewards are points/miles.

Reward currency
Miles
Card network
Visa · Mastercard
Perks

What you get with this card

The privileges that come bundled in, beyond the reward points.

  • 2 complimentary airport lounge accesses per year

  • 25% off on select dining offers

  • No forex markup on international spends

  • Complimentary travel insurance

  • Concierge services

Our verdict

Pros & cons

An honest read on where this card earns its keep — and where it doesn't.

What we like

  • No forex markup on international spends

  • Strong travel benefits and lounge access

  • Premium concierge services

What to watch out for

  • High annual fee (₹20,000 + GST)

  • Limited cashback; rewards are points/miles only

  • Lounge access limited to 2 per year

Costs

Fees & charges

Everything the issuer can bill you for, in one place.

Annual fee
₹20,000Charged every year from the second year

Other charges

Applied only when the situation arises

Foreign currency markup
Nil (No forex markup)
Late payment
₹100 to ₹1,300 based on due amount
Returned payment
₹500

Interest rates

Charged on any balance you carry forward

Purchases
3.5% per month (42% p.a.)
Balance transfer
3.5% per month
Cash advance
3.5% per month

Fee waiver: most issuers waive the renewal fee once your yearly spends cross a set threshold. Confirm the exact criteria with the issuer before you apply.

Eligibility

Will you qualify?

The credit profile this card is typically approved for.

750+out of 900
Excellent credit score

What this means for your application

  • Higher scores improve both your approval odds and the credit limit you're offered.
  • Issuers also weigh income, employment stability and your existing debt.
  • A rejected application leaves a hard enquiry on your report — apply only when you comfortably qualify.

Note: this is a guideline, not a hard cut-off. Existing customers of the issuer are often approved on slightly lower scores.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about Citi Prestige Credit Card

Everything you need to know about Citi Prestige Credit Card fees, reward conversion, lounge access, and application eligibility.

The joining fee for Citi Prestige Credit Card is nominal, and the annual renewal fee is ₹20000 + GST. Many cardholders can get the renewal fee waived by reaching the annual milestone spend threshold. Check official bank terms for current welcome gift vouchers that offset the initial fee.

To qualify for Citi Prestige Credit Card from the issuing bank, a CIBIL score of 750 or higher is recommended. Applicants with a stable monthly income, low credit utilization (under 30%), and zero recent payment defaults have the highest likelihood of approval.

Citi Prestige Credit Card is designed to reward everyday spends. It currently features: "No standard introductory cashback offer; benefits include 2 complimentary airport lounge accesses per year and 25% off on select dining offers (as per current marketing)". You earn reward points or cashbacks on eligible transactions, which can be redeemed for statement credit, air miles, or shopping vouchers via the issuing bank's rewards portal.

Yes, Citi Prestige Credit Card offers airport lounge privileges. Complimentary access is available at partner domestic and/or international airport lounges across India. Please verify quarterly spend requirements to unlock lounge vouchers.

You can apply for Citi Prestige Credit Card directly online. Have your PAN card, Aadhaar card, income proof (salary slips or Form 16/ITR), and bank statement ready. Most applicants receive digital KYC verification and an approval decision within a few business days.