Federal Bank Credit Card

Federal Bank Credit Card

Federal Bank offers various types of credit cards on Visa, Mastercard and RuPay networks. Federal Bank offers several interesting rewards and benefits on its credit cards, making them a lucrative option for customers. These cards find global acceptance across several online and on-ground shopping or payment destinations.

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  • How To Apply
  • Eligibility Criteria
  • Documents Required
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  • Customer Care Numbers

List of  Federal Bank Credit Cards

Federal bank CardsJoining FeeAnnual Fee
Federal Bank Celesta Credit CardNilNil
Federal Bank Imperio Credit CardNilNil
Federal Bank Signet Credit CardNilNil
Federal Bank RuPay Signet Credit CardNilNil
Federal Bank Fed StarBiz Credit CardRs. 275 + GSTRs. 225 + GST
Federal Bank RuPay Wave Credit CardNilNil

Features and Benefits of Federal Bank Credit Cards

The following is the Federal Bank credit card list along with the featuresof all cards:

1. Federal Bank VISA Celesta Credit Card/ Federal Bank Mastercard Celesta Credit Card  

The Federal Bank VISA Celestia credit card is a lifetime free card that offers attractive rewards, Rs. 600 Amazon gift voucher, Buy One Get One on INOX movie tickets, 1% fuel surcharge waiver, and so on.

Key features:

Joining feeNil
Annual feeNil
Welcome benefitAmazon Pay e-Voucher worth Rs. 600 on minimum spend of Rs. 10,000 in the first 30 days 
Rewards3x rewards on travel & international spends, 2x rewards on dining spends, and 1x rewards for other categories 
Complimentary lounge access2 international lounge visits in a year (no spend criteria) & 2 domestic lounge visits per quarter on spending Rs. 60,000 or more in a quarter
Fuel surcharge waiver1% fuel surcharge waiver across all fuel stations across India 
Special featuresBuy One Get One on INOX movie tickets (once a month), APR starting from 1.99% p.m. (23.88% p.a.), and 2% mark-up fee on foreign transactions

2. Federal Bank VISA Imperio Credit Card/ Federal Bank Mastercard Imperio Credit Card

This is another good option of a lifetime free credit card from the Federal Bank featuring Amazon Pay e-Voucher worth Rs. 400, 3x rewards on healthcare & grocery spends, 2x rewards on utility spends, 2 domestic lounge visits per quarter, and other attractive benefits.

Key features:

Joining feeNil
Annual feeNil
Welcome benefitAmazon Pay e-Voucher worth Rs. 400 on minimum spend of Rs. 5,000 in the first 30 days
Rewards3x rewards on healthcare & grocery spends, 2x rewards on utility spends, and 1x rewards for other categories 
Complimentary lounge access2 domestic lounge visits per quarter on spending Rs. 40,000 or more in a quarter
Fuel surcharge waiver1% fuel surcharge waiver across all fuel stations across India 
Special featuresBuy One Get One on INOX movie tickets (once a quarter), complimentary Big Basket vouchers on quarterly spends of Rs. 50,000, and APR starting from 1.99% p.m. (23.88% p.a.)

3. Federal Bank VISA Signet Credit Card/ Federal Bank Mastercard Signet Credit Card/ Federal Bank Rupay Signet Credit Card 

This Federal Bank lifetime free card offers Amazon Pay e-Voucher worth Rs. 200 as a welcome benefit, 3x rewards on electronics & apparel, 2x rewards on entertainment, 1x rewards for other spends, 1 domestic lounge visit per quarter, and much more.

Key features:

Joining feeNil
Annual feeNil
Welcome benefitAmazon Pay e-Voucher worth Rs. 200 on minimum spend of Rs. 3,000 in the first 30 days
Rewards3x rewards on electronics & apparel spends, 2x rewards on entertainment spends, and 1x rewards for other categories 
Complimentary lounge access1 domestic lounge visit per quarter on spending Rs. 20,000 or more in a quarter
Special featuresBuy One Get One on INOX movie tickets (once a quarter), complimentary Swiggy vouchers on quarterly spend of Rs. 20,000, and APR starting from 1.99% p.m. (23.88% p.a.)

4. Federal Bank RuPay Signet Credit Card 

This Federal Bank RuPay credit card lifetime free offers Amazon Pay e-Voucher worth Rs. 200 as a welcome benefit, 3x rewards on electronics & apparel, 2x rewards on entertainment, 1x rewards for other spends, 1 domestic lounge visit per quarter, Personal Accident Insurance cover of Rs. 2 Lakhs, and much more.

Key features:

Joining feeNil
Annual feeNil
Welcome benefitAmazon Pay e-Voucher worth Rs. 200 on minimum spend of Rs. 3,000 in the first 30 days
Rewards3x rewards on electronics & apparel spends, 2x rewards on entertainment spends, and 1x rewards for other categories 
Complimentary lounge access1 domestic lounge visit per quarter on spending Rs. 20,000 or more in a quarter
Special featuresBuy One Get One on INOX movie tickets (once a quarter), complimentary Swiggy vouchers on quarterly spend of Rs. 20,000, APR starting from 1.99% p.m. (23.88% p.a.), Personal Accident Insurance cover of Rs. 2 Lakhs, and 24*7 Concierge Services
UPI usageRuPay Signet Card can be linked to a UPI ID, directly enabling safe and secure payment transactions 

5. Federal Bank Fed StarBiz Credit Card Visa/ Federal Bank Fed StarBiz RuPay Credit Card 

This Federal Bank business card is linked to your Overdraft or Cash Credit account. This card comes with 5 years' validity and a daily usage limit up to Rs. 3 lakhs or the available OD/CC limit. 

Key features: 

Issuance feeRs. 275 + GST 
Joining feeRs. 275 + GST 
Annual feeRs. 225 + GST 
Business cardLinked to existing OD/CC account with limits up to Rs. 50 Lakhs, providing seamless integration with the customer’s business finances 
Wide acceptanceFed StarBiz card can be used at millions of merchants across India, wherever RuPay & Visa are accepted
Mode of transactionsSupports POS, e-commerce, and Tap & Pay transactions 
Enhanced SecurityAdvanced security features such as tokenisation and encryption, ensuring safe and secure transactions
Daily usage limitA transaction limit of up to Rs. 3 Lakhs per day or the available limit on the underlying OD/CC account, whichever is lower 
No separate statementsAll card transactions will reflect in your underlying OD/CC account, eliminating the need for separate card statements 

6. Federal Bank RuPay Wave Credit Card 

This Federal RuPay Card is a floater card linked to your primary credit card, sharing the same credit limit. Federal Bank RuPay credit card benefits include 1 reward point for every Rs. 200 spent, 10% cashback on the first 5 UPI transactions, 1000 bonus reward points on spending Rs. 50,000 in a quarter, and so on.

Key features:

Joining feeNil
Annual feeNil
Rewards1 reward point for spending every Rs. 200
Cashback10% cashback on the first 5 UPI transactions made within the first 30 days of card issuance (up to Rs. 200)
Milestone benefit1000 bonus reward points on spending Rs. 50,000 in a quarter
UPI usageWith just a quick scan of a QR code, you can make seamless UPI payments 

Federal Bank Credit Cards Rewards

  • 10× Welcome Bonus Rewards (up to 500 bonus points) on your first credit card transaction (minimum Rs. 500).
  • 3‑2‑1 Rewards Programme: Earn 3, 2, or 1 point on spending per Rs. 100 spent on different categories (travel, international, dining, electronics, apparel, entertainment, etc.) across all card variants. 
  • Instant in-app redemption: Redeem accumulated reward points for flight, hotel, lifestyle bookings via Federal Rewards/ Scapia app.

Federal Bank Credit Cards Joining & Annual Fees

Card NameJoining FeeWaiver ConditionRenewal FeeWaiver Condition
Signet Credit CardRs. 750 (Nil as a limited-period offer)Waived on spending above Rs. 10,000 in the first 3 months Rs. 750 (Nil as a limited-period offer)Waived on annual spends of Rs. 75,000
Imperio Credit CardRs. 1,500 (Nil as a limited-period offer)Waived on spending above Rs. 20,000 in the first 3 monthsRs. 1,500 (Nil as a limited-period offer)Waived on annual spends of Rs. 1,50,000
Wave Credit CardNil Not applicableNil Not applicable
Celestia Credit CardRs. 3,000 (Nil as a limited-period offer)Waived on spending above Rs. 30,000 in the first 3 monthsRs. 3,000 (Nil as a limited-period offer)Waived on annual spends of Rs. 3 Lakhs
StarBiz Credit CardRs. 275Rs. 225  

Federal Bank Credit Cards - Fees & Charges

Here is the list of charges associated with Federal Bank credit cards:

Type of chargeDescription
Add-on card feeRs. 100 per card (Nil for Wave Card)
Cash advance fee2.5% of amount withdrawn or Rs. 500, whichever is higher (Nil for Wave Card)
Late payment chargesRs. 0 - Rs. 1,250, depends on total amount due 
Overlimit charges2.5% of overlimit amount (minimum Rs. 500) 
Cheque return/ dishonour/ auto-debit reversal charges2% of the payment amount (minimum Rs. 450) 
Rewards redemption fee Rs. 99 per redemption request 
Rent payment/ wallet loading charges 1% of the total transaction amount + applicable taxes 
Lost/ stolen/ damaged card reissuance Rs. 200
Foreign currency markup/ dynamic currency conversion fee2% for Celestia Card & 3.5% for others
Interest on revolving credit (APR)23.88% p.a. (1.99% p.m.) - 45% p.a. (3.75% p.m.) 
Loan processing fee 1% on the transaction amount or Rs. 99, whichever is higher + GST
Loan pre-closure charges 3% of the remaining principal amount + GST 
Cash payment feeRs. 100
Outstation cheque processing charge Rs. 25 for cheque value up to Rs. 5,000 & Rs. 50 for cheque value above Rs. 5,000 
TDS on withdrawals above Rs 1 crore 2% 
Goods and Services Tax (GST) Will be applicable on all fees, interest and other charges at rates as notified by the Government of India from time to time 

How to Apply for Federal Bank Credit Cards

Here are some ways to apply for the Federal Bank credit card. However, it is available only for the bank's select customers.

Applying offline: In order to apply for the Federal Bank credit cards, customers must contact the nearest Federal Bank branch or call the customer care helpline number.

Applying online: Alternatively, you can log in to the bank’s website.

Applying online through MyMoneyMantra: If you want to apply for a Federal Bank Credit Card through our portal, follow these steps:

  • Choose the Credit Card option on our portal and select Federal Bank Credit Card option.
  • Choose the card of your choice from the dropdown menu.
  • Click on the Apply Now button to proceed with the application process. 
  • Enter all required information.
  • Once all information has been filled in, the application process will be initiated, and you will soon be contacted by our credit card expert to help you through the remaining process.
  • On approval, the card will be dispatched to your address.
  • Please remember that the card and the PIN are always dispatched separately.

Eligibility Criteria for Federal Bank Credit Cards

Here are the eligibility criteria to apply for a Federal Bank Credit Card:

  • Nationality: You need to be an Indian resident or a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) 
  • Age: Minimum 18 years if applying for a Secured Federal Credit Card and minimum 21 years if applying for an Unsecured Federal Credit Card. 
  • Credit history: Having a good credit score will help you get a credit card easily. 
  • Credit score: A strong credit score (usually 700+) strengthens eligibility.
  • Income: The applicant must have a steady income source. Some premium cards (e.g., Visa Imperio) may require a minimum income of Rs. 30,000 per month.
  • Eligibility for Fed StarBiz Credit Card Visa: Federal Bank OD account holders with limits up to Rs. 50 Lakhs, and individuals & sole proprietors engaged in manufacturing & services under the MSMED Act 2006.

Documents Required for Federal Bank Credit Cards

If you want a Federal credit card apply with the following documents online:

  • Identity Proof: PAN and Aadhaar Card.
  • Address Proof: Aadhaar, Passport, Driver’s Licence, or Voter ID. 
  • Income Proof: Last 3 months' Bank Statement (in PDF format) for salaried applicants, showing salary credits. Income Tax Login credentials for non-salaried or self-employed clients.

Federal Bank Credit Card Payment

You can make your Federal Bank Credit Card bill payment through any of the following means:

  • Leave an auto-debit instruction in your savings bank account with the Federal Bank for a specified date every month so that the amount gets deducted on its own every month.
  • Use the Federal Bank's net banking facility 'FedNet' to make the credit card payment via Net Banking through your Savings/Current Account. For this, having an account with the bank is a must.
  • You can pay your credit card bill via NEFT/RTGS. For this, you will have to add the Credit Card number as a beneficiary.
  • You can also make the payment through cheque at any of the Federal bank branches or ATMs close to you. It takes three days for the payment via cheque to be processed; therefore, make sure you keep a margin of those many days to avoid penalties.
  • It is possible to make a cash payment of your credit card bill as well. This can be done by visiting the bank branch. However, most cash payments incur a minor processing charge.
  • You can use Bill Desk to make a payment from any other bank using net banking.
  • You can also install any of the online payment apps such as BHIM, etc., to make a payment to your Federal Bank Credit card.

Federal Bank Credit Card Customer Care Numbers

For any kind of assistance related to your Federal Bank credit cards, you can opt for any of the following methods:

  • Call the toll-free helpline number: 1800- 425 -1199 or 1800-420-1199
  • Toll-free number for customers abroad: +91-484- 2630994
  • Email to: creditcards@federalbank.co.in

FAQs

Yes, if you meet the required eligibility criteria, you can get a credit card from Federal Bank.

The best Federal Bank credit card depends on your needs and spending habits. For instance, if you want lounge access and rewards, the Federal Bank Celesta Credit Card can be the best option for you.

Some of the most attractive benefits of Federal Bank credit cards include:

  • 3‑2‑1 Rewards Programme across all card variants on various categories.
  • Amazon Pay, Swiggy, and Big Basket vouchers as welcome benefits. 
  • Exclusive BOGO INOX movie offers.
  • Global acceptance. 
  • Complimentary airport lounge access. 
  • Convert large purchases into easy EMIs with flexible payment options. 
  • Transfer other credit cards’ balance to Federal Bank Credit Cards.
  • Zero lost card liability. 
  • Fuel surcharge waiver.

Yes, Federal Bank credit cards are lifetime free under the bank’s limited-time offer.

  • Identity Proof: PAN and Aadhaar Card.
  • Address Proof: Aadhaar, Passport, Driver’s Licence, or Voter ID. 
  • Income Proof: Last 3 months' Bank Statement (in PDF format) for salaried applicants, showing salary credits. Income Tax Login credentials for non-salaried or self-employed clients.

Yes, you can withdraw cash using a Federal Bank Credit Card by paying a fee of 2.5% of the amount withdrawn or Rs. 500, whichever is higher (Nil for Wave Card).

The interest rate on Federal Bank Credit Cards ranges from 23.88% p.a. (1.99% p.m.) to 45% p.a. (3.75% p.m.).

To get an instant Federal Bank Credit Card, you can either apply for the card online or check any pre-approved offers.

Having a good credit history will help you get a credit card easily. You must have a strong credit score (usually 700+) to strengthen your eligibility.