[aadya]

Originally Posted by kushagra452

Has anyone else faced such a situation? If yes, how was is resolved?

Thanks.

Simple solution is activate the card with later expiry and the first one becomes useless. Once you enter the expiry value while activating the older card by default is logged out of the system.

[Everlearner]

Originally Posted by kushagra452

I am facing a peculiar situation. I have been using a SC Titanium CC since 2016. The card was due for expiry in July 2021. A replacement card was sent by the bank in last week of May 2021. However, since I had shifted in March 2021 and was unable to update the correspondence address on record, the card was not delivered by Blue Dart and returned. I eventually updated my address with the bank and requested a new replacement card in the last week of July 2021.

A replacement card was delivered yesterday. However, Blue Dart also delivered the initial replacement card (that was returned in May 2021 because of address change). Now I have two SC Titanium card's with the same number, CVV and expiry dates. The only thing that is different is the 'Valid from' date.

I have contacted SC and updated them about this situation today. They have promised to revert within 24 hrs.

Has anyone else faced such a situation? If yes, how was is resolved?

Thanks.

It's a strange situation.
However, this can try below method and if that doesn't work, then wait for customer care to resolve.

New cards generally are usable only after this activate them by logging in and setting your PIN etc., Try to register the newer card in online banking and do a transaction online. If it works, you can destroy and dispose the other card and send an email to customer care for record.

[SoumenD]

Originally Posted by Fordlover88

How do we get 5% cashback in icici bank amazon pay card? I have made a few transactions in amazon with the said card but i am yet to receive any cashback in amazon pay. From what i know, the cashback gets credited once the bill is generated for the month. Mine bill was generated yesterday but i haven't received any cashback yet. Shall i raise a complaint in customer care?

No need to raise complaint. You might have got it today. My bill is generated on 6th and cashback I receive the next day i.e. today . This is only my 2nd bill and that has been the pattern.

One question though: How do we increase the limit? Mine being new just got 40k limit at the start and every month am almost completing the quota. Need to buy some iphones in a few months. Was wondering if I can make use of this 5% unlimited cashback but iPhone 12 starts from 70k+ , so this card won’t suffice

[jetsetgo08]

Originally Posted by v1p3r

Diners Club Black, Infinia. Amex Platinum gives you 5x rewards on fuel as well.

Originally Posted by libranof1987

Your options are currently the StanC Super Value Titanium / Ultimate or the Citibank IOCL card. Not sure of others. HDFC and AmEx are barred from onboarding new customers so unless you have an existing card that you can upgrade, you can't apply for one.

Originally Posted by JMaruru

'ICICI Amazon Pay' Card has fuel surcharge waiver and 5% cashback on purchases in Amazon.

Originally Posted by IamNikhil

You can opt for the Stan C Titanium card, or the range of SBI cards as well. HDFC is actually the best of the lot, because of wide ranging tieups, but they are barred by the authorities to issue new cards.

Originally Posted by vinu_h

There's a new one from ICICI. However, the T&C says that most of the benefits can only be had when an ICICI EDC is used. I am assuming other cards carry similar T&C.

Originally Posted by SilentEngine

Amex Gold Charge card has reintroduced reward points on Fuel spends, and offers 0% surcharge on HPCL transactions up to Rs 5000. Of course they are not allowed to issue cards to new customers right now, but wanted to put this out here.

Thanks all.

I could shortlist ICICI Amazon, Indian Oil Citibank from the given options, as a new user cannot be onboarded for a new Stan. Chart. or HDFC mastercard.

Also, an off topic opinion. With the rampant increase of cyber frauds, crimes, I guess it makes sense to shield the external access to the savings accounts. Credit cards and digital wallets are a much safer way to transact as opposed to using debit cards.

[logicalidiot]

Originally Posted by SoumenD

One question though: How do we increase the limit? Mine being new just got 40k limit at the start and every month am almost completing the quota.

You could try contacting the customer support.

Recently, I posted my experience above - Initially, they said my credit rating and repayments are on time, so I should be eligible for an increase but later after the verification of my payslips they said it is already at the maximum limit and asked to try again after next 6 months. Weirdly they call me everyday for personal loan of 3 lakhs based on my credit card profile, whereas they don't want to increase my credit limit over 62k.

[SoumenD]

Originally Posted by logicalidiot

You could try contacting the customer support.

Just got off a call with customer support. They say only after 1 year usage you will be eligible for limit increase. Looking at your spend pattern it will be decided. Sounded like ‘hatt gareeb’

[RadixLecti]

Originally Posted by SoumenD

Was wondering if I can make use of this 5% unlimited cashback but iPhone 12 starts from 70k+ , so this card won’t suffice

You can still get the cashback on the full amount. I do it regularly, since I like to keep my utilisation ratio at around 25%, which is not enough when I buy something expensive. I get around this by first doing an ad-hoc bill payment for the required amount, so my card is in surplus.

Eg, with a limit of 40k, (and assuming you don't mind 100% utilisation) to buy a 70k phone, just prepay the balance 30k. You will then have an available credit limit of 70k, and can buy the phone.
You can also prepay smaller amounts through the month as you make normal Amazon purchases so that you get the 5% cashback on everything possible. Your total spends will then be higher than your credit limit, without ever hitting the limit.

Caveat: I have ICICI bank accounts, so I can't say for sure if you can do this if you pay your card bill from another bank.

[Everlearner]

Originally Posted by RadixLecti

I get around this by first doing an ad-hoc bill payment for the required amount, so my card is in surplus.

Eg, with a limit of 40k, (and assuming you don't mind 100% utilisation) to buy a 70k phone, just prepay the balance 30k. You will then have an available credit limit of 70k, and can buy the phone.

Caveat: I have ICICI bank accounts, so I can't say for sure if you can do this if you pay your card bill from another bank.

It doesn't matter from which bank you make the payment. Ad-hoc credits are always added to your balance and will increase the credit limit after considering your other debit transactions

[SoumenD]

Originally Posted by RadixLecti

You can still get the cashback on the full amount. I do it regularly, since I like to keep my utilisation ratio at around 25%, which is not enough when I buy something expensive. I get around this by first doing an ad-hoc bill payment for the required amount, so my card is in surplus.

Eg, with a limit of 40k, (and assuming you don't mind 100% utilisation) to buy a 70k phone, just prepay the balance 30k. You will then have an available credit limit of 70k, and can buy the phone.
You can also prepay smaller amounts through the month as you make normal Amazon purchases so that you get the 5% cashback on everything possible. Your total spends will then be higher than your credit limit, without ever hitting the limit.

Caveat: I have ICICI bank accounts, so I can't say for sure if you can do this if you pay your card bill from another bank.

Thanks.Never thought about that. Lets say I want to buy the iPhone 12 going out for 67k currently. So I prepay 30k to the cc which makes my limit 70k and then I can directly use the car for 67k payment and get 5% cashback on entire 67k and not just 40k(actual limit)?

Yeah I have an icici bank account as well

[Funny]

Originally Posted by SoumenD

Just got off a call with customer support. They say only after 1 year usage you will be eligible for limit increase. Looking at your spend pattern it will be decided. Sounded like ‘hatt gareeb’

If you aren't an existing ICICI customer, the initial given limit is very less. My initial limit was 34K. I had contacted ICICI bank to increase the limit since I was utilizing almost 80-90% of the limit at times and I was ready to provide my salary slip also but they didn't budge and asked to wait for 6 months at-least. After 6 months they auto-increased the limit to 2lacs. I was satisfied with that limit but they again auto-increased the limit to 9lacs after 1 year completion. So I suggest you to keep using the card and keep paying the dues before time and they will auto-increase the limit after 6months or 1year at max.

TIP: Try to avoid utilizing beyond 30-50% of the limit since it affects your CIBIL negatively.

Originally Posted by SoumenD

Thanks.Never thought about that. Lets say I want to buy the iPhone 12 going out for 67k currently. So I prepay 30k to the cc which makes my limit 70k and then I can directly use the car for 67k payment and get 5% cashback on entire 67k and not just 40k(actual limit)?

Yes that's right. You will get the 5% cashback on the full amount provided you are a prime member. I'd suggest you to prepay higher amount to keep the utilization ratio less.

[Fordlover88]

Originally Posted by SoumenD

No need to raise complaint. You might have got it today. My bill is generated on 6th and cashback I receive the next day i.e. today . This is only my 2nd bill and that has been the pattern.

Yes i got it yesterday itself. Mine also credit limit is quite low i.e 60k. Hope they update it later.

[Fordlover88]

Any feedback on SBI BPCL Octane credit card? I am getting an offer of this card with Rs. 750 worth Amazon Pay GC along with 6000 reward points(worth Rs. 1500)over and above my existing sbi prime card. Annual fees are Rs. 1499 plus taxes. Is the card good?

[Lobogris]

Originally Posted by SoumenD

One question though: How do we increase the limit? Mine being new just got 40k limit at the start and every month am almost completing the quota. Need to buy some iphones in a few months. Was wondering if I can make use of this 5% unlimited cashback but iPhone 12 starts from 70k+ , so this card won’t suffice

One way is to purchase Amazon gift cards worth the difference and adding them to your account. Then you will see the option to use your Amazon Pay balance and the rest can be paid via credit card.

[Chugh_H]

Originally Posted by Lobogris

One way is to purchase Amazon gift cards worth the difference and adding them to your account. Then you will see the option to use your Amazon Pay balance and the rest can be paid via credit card.

^^ I don't think we earn 5% cashback on gift cards, gold, EMI or even ebooks purchased via ICICI Amazon card. We earn only 2% on gift cards, and nothing on Gold & EMI transactions.

[fazayal]

I have a question about ICICI Amazon Card.

Do we still get 5% cash back on loading money on Amazon Pay Wallet through ICICI Amazon Card. It used to be till last year. I'm not sure if that's the case now because it isn't specified anywhere.

Also, if it is still 5%, then won't it make sense to first load money in Amazon Pay Wallet get 5% cash back and then pay bills. So you can get 5% cash back even for paying bills instead of 2%. Till last year cash back was 5% flat even for paying bills so it didn't mattered whether one paid through Amazon Pay Wallet or through credit card.