Credit Cards

Frequently Asked Questions - Credit Cards

1. How to apply for a credit card?

Your credit card application has become easier. Please click here to understand your eligibility and apply for credit card. Alternatively, you can also call our 24-Hour helpline number 1860 267 7777 and apply for our credit card.

2. Who is eligible to avail Easy Credit Card?
  • Minimum age at the time of application should be 21 years
  • Maximum age should be 60 years or retirement age whichever is earlier.
  • Minimum net monthly income should be Rs.20000
  • Should have completed minimum 2 years in employment and minimum 1 year in the current organisation.
  • Should have completed minimum 1 year of stay at the current residence, if rented.
3. What are the documents required for credit card application processing?
  • Aadhar number
  • PAN
  • Proof of residence if address in Aadhar is not your current address
  • 6 months’ Bank account statements (optional)
4. I have applied for a credit card. How long does it take to get the card?

Approval of Credit Cards is now online and instant. However, card will be embossed and delivered within 5 working days from the date of application.

5. How can I check the status of my credit card application?

You may call our Helpline number 1860 267 7777 to know the status of your credit card application. Once your application is processed, Bank will communicate the status through an SMS on the mobile number stated on your application form.

6. How will I be informed on the privileges and other terms and conditions of the credit card? What is the basis for recommendations on best suited credit card variant?

Basis credit limit, multiple options are offered across multiple segments.

7. What is rate of interest on my IndusInd Bank Credit Card?

Please click here to know the interest rate applicable on your IndusInd Bank Credit Card.

8. Do all purchases attract an interest charge?

No, if your current balance is zero, you have a grace period of up to 50 days (on retail transactions) in which to make your payment. However, cash transactions attract an interest charge from the date of transaction till settlement date. Cash transactions also attract a transaction fee and applicable service charges.

9. Do I have the 'up to 50 days grace period' on my retail transactions if I am already revolving on my Credit Card?

No, the grace period on retail transactions is valid only if there are no out-standings on the Credit Card. If you are already revolving, then all fresh purchases will attract interest from the date of purchase.

10. What are the other charges applicable on my card?
  • Interest Charges
  • Late Payment Charges if Minimum due amount is not paid by due date.
11. How are interest rates calculated on an IndusInd Bank Credit Card?

Interest is calculated on a daily basis on the current outstanding balance of the Cardholder. Interest is levied if Total Amount Due is not paid off by due date. Interest is also levied on all fee, charges, interest and service tax. Interest rate of 3.83% per month (46% per annum) will be applicable initially. The bank can at its sole discretion change the interest rate depending on factors such as, but not limited to, credit history, purchase patterns, payment behavior, loyalty and vintage of the customer. Interest charges are dynamic and are subject to change based on periodic review by IndusInd Bank.

12. How do I pay my credit-card bill?

At IndusInd Bank making credit card payments is a simple process. With a range of payment options, you will be completely at ease when you make your next payment.

You can choose between any of the following modes of payment options to settle your monthly dues:

  • Online credit card bill payment: Now you can pay your credit card bills online anytime from the comforts of your home / office.
  • Cheques / draft drop boxes: You can make your credit card payments via a cheque or a draft at multiple drop box locations.
  • NACH facility: Just mail us the duly filled NACH form, authorising us to debit your other bank account and sit back in ease. Click here to download the NACH form.
  • Auto Debit facility: If you hold an account with IndusInd Bank, you can authorise us to debit your IndusInd bank account. Click here to download the Auto Debit mandate form.
  • Visa money transfer: IndusInd Bank Visa cardholders can transfer funds online from their other bank accounts to pay the monthly credit card outstanding amount.
  • Payment Through NEFT Facility: If you have a savings account with any other bank other than IndusInd Bank which offers online funds transfer facility (NEFT), you can use the same to pay your IndusInd Bank Credit Card bills. Click here to know more.
  • Payment through SWIFT Transfer: You can now do a SWIFT transfer from your local bank branch abroad to pay your IndusInd Bank Credit Card bills. Click here to know more.
13. How will I receive my monthly statements?

Monthly statements will be sent on email. The same can also be downloaded using internet banking.

14. What should I do if my card is lost?

In the event that you lose your credit card, please report the loss to IndusInd Bank Phone Banking immediately. Alternatively, you can instantly block and replace your credit card on IndusNet/IndusMobile.Click here.

15. What if I need to surrender my credit card?

You can approach us in any of the following ways:
Call us at our 24 hour Customer Care number: 1860 267 7777
Write to us at offer@indusind.com

16. How do I protect my credit card against fraud or theft?

EMV Chip & PIN Credit Card provides you enhanced security for all your domestic and international transactions, in line with the best global practices on security of transactions. It provides an additional level of safety and security against counterfeit and skimming related fraud. The Cardholder must take proper care of the accounts held jointly or singly without giving Card and the Card Number and do everything any prior notice and the Cardholder hereby that is necessary to prevent the Card and the specifically authorises the Bank to do so. PIN from being lost, stolen or being misused.

17. How do I update my Mobile number/Email address?

Please call our helpline number 1860 267 7777 or logon to IndusNet/IndusMobile to update your Mobile number/Email address.

18. Can I use my IndusInd Bank Credit Card for international transactions?

Yes, your IndusInd Bank Credit Card is a globally valid card that you can use for all your transactions that you make abroad. All globally valid cards are governed by usage restrictions, entitlements and other conditions stipulated by The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) or by any other Government Authority from time to time. Card transactions in Nepal & Bhutan shall be in the local currency or the Indian rupee.

19. What if I cross my exceed limit?

The cardholder must not exceed his credit limit under any circumstances. In case, the cardholder exceeds his credit limit, the card holder must immediately make a payment to IndusInd Bank in lieu of all amounts in excess of the credit limit. In case, the cardholder exceeds the credit limit, the Bank will levy an over limit charge as declared from time-to-time in the schedule of charges.

20. Can my family members use my IndusInd Bank Credit Card?

No, your IndusInd Bank Credit Card is for your personal use only and cannot be used by any third person. However, you may gift an add–on card to your family members that can be used by them. All charges & payments for transactions made on add–on cards will have to be borne by you.

Basics/ EMV Chip & PIN Credit Card Technology
1. Why am I being issued an EMV Chip & PIN Credit Card?

According to the recent RBI Mandate, all customers who have used their Credit Card(s) Internationally (either E-Commerce, POS (Point of Sale) or ATM transactions) or any new issuance of Debit/Credit Card(s) effective 1st December, 2013 will have to be issued an EMV Chip & PIN enabled Credit Card.

2. What is EMV Chip & PIN Credit Card?

An EMV Chip & PIN Credit Card is a Credit Card with an embedded microchip. This microchip stores the Card member information and the PIN in an encrypted format. This PIN is known only to the Cardholder thus providing enhanced security against possible misuse.

The EMV Chip & PIN is a superior level of security on your Credit Card, in line with best global practices. It thus provides an additional layer of safety against counterfeit and skimming related fraud.

3. How is the EMV Chip & PIN Credit Card more secure?

EMV Chip & PIN Credit Card provides you enhanced security for all your domestic and international transactions, in line with the best global practices on security of transactions. It provides an additional level of safety and security against counterfeit and skimming related fraud.

4. I already have a Chip Card, how is this EMV Chip & PIN Credit Card different?

The EMV Chip & PIN Card stores the Card member information and the PIN in an encrypted format. The PIN will be known only to you and you need to enter the PIN at a POS terminal to authenticate and complete the transaction unlike your existing Chip Card.

5. Do I have to pay a fee to get the EMV Chip & PIN Credit Card?

There is no additional fee required to be paid for an EMV Chip & PIN Credit Card.

6. Can I decide not to take this EMV Chip & PIN Credit Card?

In accordance with the RBI directive and for the enhanced security of your Credit Card, we request you to accept the new EMV Chip & PIN Credit Card.

7. How will the EMV Chip & PIN Credit Card work?

When you use an EMV Chip & PIN Credit Card at a POS terminal which is enabled for PIN Transactions, the POS machine will prompt you to enter a 4 digit PIN. Once you enter the correct Credit Card PIN in the terminal, your transaction will be approved.

Please follow the below process for a successful transaction:

  1. The merchant inserts your Credit Card in the Card slot at a PIN enabled POS terminal and enters the transaction amount
  2. The POS machine prompts for a 4 digit PIN to be entered by the Cardholder.
  3. On entering the correct Credit Card PIN in the machine, the transaction is approved.

At POS terminals, which do not support the PIN authentication, your EMV Chip Credit Card needs to be inserted in the Chip slot and your transaction will be completed as it is done today.

At POS terminals, which do not support an EMV Chip Credit Card, the Card can be swiped at the merchant terminal and your transaction will be completed as it is done today.

PIN related queries
1. Will I need to enter PIN at every POS terminal(s) be it Domestic or International?

If the POS terminal (Domestic or International) is enabled for PIN authentication, you will be asked to enter your PIN for successful completion of your transaction.

2. What if I enter an incorrect PIN?

You will be given 3 attempts to enter the correct PIN, post which your PIN will be blocked and your transaction will get declined. Please place a request to unblock your PIN or request for a new PIN at our helpline number 1860 267 7777.You can also reset your PIN instantly by logging on to the IndusInd Bank Netbanking portal.

3. What if I have forgotten my PIN?

If you have forgotten your PIN, please logon to the IndusInd Bank Netbanking portal to generate it instantly or request for a new PIN at our helpline number 1860 267 7777

4. How will I receive my PIN?

At the time of issue of your EMV Chip & PIN Credit Card, your PIN will be dispatched to you separately. Please use this PIN at POS terminals to complete your transactions and at the ATM to withdraw cash.

5. Will I receive my Credit Card plastic and PIN together?

No, the Credit Card and the PIN will be dispatched to you separately.

6. Can I use this PIN for Cash withdrawals as well?

Yes, you can use the same PIN for cash withdrawals as well.

7. How can I change my PIN?

You have the following options to reset your PIN

Option 1 You can reset your PIN instantly using the IndusInd Bank Netbanking portal. Please logon to your IndusNet account and follow the process to reset your PIN

Option 2 You can also place a request to dispatch the PIN at your mailing address by calling our helpline number 1860 267 7777.

Please note that the PIN change/reset/regeneration functionality does not exist for IndusInd Bank American Express Credit Card holders. In case, you have forgotten the PIN, please call the helpline number for further details

PIN related queries
1. I have two Add-on Credit Card(s), will they also get EMV Chip & PIN Credit Card?

Yes, all linked active Add-On Cardholders will also be issued an EMV Chip & PIN Credit Card

2. Will the PIN be different for the Add-on Credit Card holders?

Yes the Add-on Credit Card(s) will have a different PIN.

3. If the Add-on Credit Card holder has forgotten or lost their PIN, can they use the Primary Credit Card holder PIN to complete the transaction?

No, the Add-on Card holder needs to enter their own PIN. The transaction will get declined if they use any other PIN.

4. What is an IVR transaction?

Interactive Voice Response i.e. IVR transactions are transactions that you carry out over the telephone where you provide your Credit Card number on an automated system to make payment to the vendor for purchase of goods, services etc. e.g. Account recharge on a TATA SKY helpline.

5. What is the Process to generate One time password (OTP) for IVR?

Please call our helpline number 1860 267 7777 to generate OTP for IVR transactions.

6. How do I use an IVR OTP?

You would be required to enter your IVR One Time Password (OTP), in addition to your IndusInd Bank Credit Card credentials, when prompted by the merchant IVR.

7. What is the process to generate One time password for e-commerce transactions / Register for IBL e-Secure/OTP?

Please click here for details.

8. For how long is an IVR OTP valid?

An OTP generated once is valid only for 1 successful transaction or 2 hours whichever is earlier. You will need to generate a new OTP for every new transaction.

9. Can I make part-payment of my monthly bill?

Part payment is possible by paying the Minimum amount or more, to avoid late fees.

10. Is it necessary to provide my current bank account statements?

Providing 6 months of current bank account statements might make you eligible for better Credit Card variant.

11. Whom can I reach out to in case of any help during the journey?

You can approach us in any of the following ways:

Call us at our 24 hour Customer Care number: 1860 267 7777 

Write to us at offer@indusind.com

12. Whom can I reach out to in case of queries/assistance required post card issuance?

You can approach us in any of the following ways:

Call us at our 24 hour Customer Care number: 1860 267 7777 

Write to us at offer@indusind.com

13. What all documents are required during video KYC process?

You would require Aadhar Card and PAN. If your current address doesn’t match your Aadhar Address, you need additional address proof (Driving License, Passport,etc)

14. What if I am not able to complete the journey at one go due to internet issues, technical issues, etc.?

You can always resume the journey from where you left off by providing your Mobile Number.Click here.

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