RBL Bank Play Credit Card review
Frequent BookMyShow users who spend at least ₹5,000/month and want free movie/event tickets rather than general cashback. Verified as of June 2026.
By NexMaxo Editorial Team · Terms verified June 2026 · confirm before applying
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At a glance
RBL Bank · Visa / Mastercard
2 complimentary movie/non-movie tickets (up to ₹250 each, so up to ₹500/month) on spending ₹5,000 in a billing cycle.
- Annual fee
- ₹500 + GST joining and annual fee (annual fee waived on ₹1.5 lakh annual spend; free for BookMyShow SuperStar members).
- Reward rate
- No general cashback/reward points; benefit is 2 BookMyShow tickets worth up to ₹250 each per month (up to ₹500) on ₹5,000 monthly spend, plus ₹100 F&B discount on movie bookings.
- Lifetime-free
- No
- Network
- Visa / Mastercard
- Eligibility
- Min age 21 (18 for add-on); stable income required, approx ₹25,000/month net for salaried or ₹3 lakh/year for self-employed (income figures aggregator-sourced, approx).
Why it stands out
- 2 free BookMyShow tickets up to ₹250 each on ₹5,000 monthly spend (excludes fuel, rent, wallet, insurance, utilities, govt)
- ₹500 welcome benefit on BookMyShow + ₹100 off F&B with movie bookings
- 1% fuel surcharge waiver on transactions of ₹500-4,000 (cap ₹100/month)
Good to know
- It isn't lifetime-free — the annual fee (₹500 + GST joining and annual fee (annual fee waived on ₹1.5 lakh annual spend; free for BookMyShow SuperStar members).) applies unless you meet the spend-based waiver.
- Accelerated rewards are usually capped — check the monthly/quarterly caps in the reward rate above before counting on them.
- Issuers revise card terms often, so confirm the current fees, rewards and eligibility on RBL Bank's official page before applying.
How it compares
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RBL Bank Play Credit Card — FAQs
No. The RBL Bank Play Credit Card carries a fee — ₹500 + GST joining and annual fee (annual fee waived on ₹1.5 lakh annual spend; free for BookMyShow SuperStar members).. That fee is typically refunded only if you meet a spend threshold, so it's a spend-based waiver rather than a genuine lifetime-free card.
₹500 + GST joining and annual fee (annual fee waived on ₹1.5 lakh annual spend; free for BookMyShow SuperStar members).. Fees are dated as of June 2026 and can change — check the current schedule of charges on RBL Bank's official page before applying.
2 complimentary movie/non-movie tickets (up to ₹250 each, so up to ₹500/month) on spending ₹5,000 in a billing cycle. In detail: No general cashback/reward points; benefit is 2 BookMyShow tickets worth up to ₹250 each per month (up to ₹500) on ₹5,000 monthly spend, plus ₹100 F&B discount on movie bookings.. Reward values and caps are indicative and set by the issuer.
Frequent BookMyShow users who spend at least ₹5,000/month and want free movie/event tickets rather than general cashback. Eligibility is broadly Min age 21 (18 for add-on); stable income required, approx ₹25,000/month net for salaried or ₹3 lakh/year for self-employed (income figures aggregator-sourced, approx).. It's not advice — pick a card that fits your own spending and confirm you qualify on the issuer's page.
This is an informational review, not financial advice or a recommendation to apply. Card terms change often — confirm current fees, reward rates and eligibility on RBL Bank's official page before applying. Using credit responsibly and paying your bill in full avoids interest.