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AU Zenith+ Metal
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AU Zenith+ Metal

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Get it if

Route this card to travel and dining spends first, then shift spillover transactions to stronger category alternatives

Skip it if

points-value realization depends on redemption choice and transfer use

Verified 12 Feb 2026VerifiedHigh confidence2 sources checked

For Luxury Travel & Dining. 2.4% on dining spend. ₹4,999 fee, waiver at ₹8,00,000. Verify the lounge spend rule before applying.

Quick Overview

What matters before you apply.

You should be able to scan the fee, waiver rule, best use case, lounge condition, and biggest downside in one pass.

Why get it

Why you should get it

Luxury Travel & Dining

  • Metal Card
  • Lowest Forex Markup (0.99%)
  • 16 Domestic + 16 Int'l Lounges
  • Luxury Brand Vouchers
Why skip it

Why you may regret it

These are the rules and drawbacks most likely to make the card feel disappointing after signup.

  • High fee
  • Reward rate is lower than HDFC Infinia
Annual Fee₹4,999Joining fee ₹4,999
Spend to Waive Fee₹8,00,000Waived on ₹8L spend
Best Category Return2.4%Dining spend
Lounge Access ConditionCheck terms42 visits listed

Quick notes

How to use the card well, and what to watch before applying.

How to use it well

  • Route this card to travel and dining spends first, then shift spillover transactions to stronger category alternatives.
  • Track statement outcomes monthly to confirm that expected reward credits are posting in the intended merchant/category buckets.
  • Maintain break-even discipline against the annual fee of INR 4,999 and reduce allocation if annual net value weakens.

Watch before applying

  • points-value realization depends on redemption choice and transfer use
  • Lounge access may still require spend/quarter gating or program conditions; verify issuer terms before travel plans.
  • Category caps, partner restrictions, and MCC-level exclusions can materially reduce realized value versus headline promotion copy.
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Same-bank step-up path

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Step 1

AU ABC Pro Credit Card

Annual fee: ₹499

Shared focus: Dining, LifestyleHigher top earn rate (2.5%)Estimated +₹5,544/yr value
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Value & Fees

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Annual fee₹4,999

Joining fee ₹4,999

Fee waiver₹8,00,000

Waived on ₹8L spend

Best return2.4%

Dining spend

Fee waiver estimator

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Fee waiver & value estimator

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Annual fee
30,000 / mo
3,60,000 / year
Estimated rewards4,320

Assumes base reward rate only.

Annual fee₹4,999

Waived on ₹8L spend

Net value679

Estimated cost after fees.

Fee waiver target: ₹8,00,000 annual spend.

Reward rate breakdown

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Reward Rate Breakdown

Category-wise reward rates for this card

Dining
2.4%
International
2.4%
Travel
2.4%
Basedefault
1.2%
Current Opportunities

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Live offersNone right now

Offer availability changes often.

Best redemptionNot highlighted

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MilestonesNo milestone edge

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Lounge Reality

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Visits listed42 visits

31 domestic • 11 international

Access ruleCheck terms

- Source file: Visa India participating airport lounges PDF (generic domestic programme section). - Imported lounge rows are network-level; access is card-tier and issuer-policy dependent. - Verify spend thresholds, card eligibility, and visit caps in latest issuer terms before travel.

Coverage sourceIssuer mapped

Mapped from issuer lounge dataset + card policy signals

Full lounge eligibility checklist

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Lounge eligibility checklist

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Lounge Spend Tracker

Eligibility target met: No

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Spend threshold

Verify spend thresholds, card eligibility, and visit caps in latest issuer terms before travel.

Quarter / cycle rule

No quarter or billing-cycle lounge rule is explicitly listed.

Guest access

Guest access policy is not explicitly listed in current data.

Priority Pass

International lounge access is listed; verify if this is via Priority Pass or direct network.

Airport-wise lounge locations

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42 rows

Lounge locations

42 airport lounge rows
View lounge map and location list42 rows
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Ahmedabad

3 lounges • 2 domestic • 1 international

3
Adani LoungeDomestic

AHMAhmedabad AirportTerminal 2

The LoungeDomestic

AHMAhmedabad AirportTerminal 1

The LoungeInternational

AHMAhmedabad AirportTerminal 2

Amritsar

4 lounges • 2 domestic • 2 international

4
Costa CoffeeDomestic

AMRAmritsar AirportNA

Costa CoffeeInternational

AMRAmritsar AirportNA

Primus LoungeDomestic

AMRAmritsar AirportNA

The Airr LoungeInternational

AMRAmritsar AirportInternational Terminal

Bengaluru

1 lounges • 1 domestic • 0 international

1
Lounge - West PHDomestic

BENBengaluru AirportTerminal 1

Bhubaneswar

1 lounges • 1 domestic • 0 international

1
Bird LoungeDomestic

BHUBhubaneswar AirportTerminal 1

Chandigarh

2 lounges • 1 domestic • 1 international

2
Primus LoungeDomestic

CHAChandigarh AirportDomestic Terminal

Primus LoungeInternational

CHAChandigarh AirportInternational Terminal

Dehra Dun

2 lounges • 2 domestic • 0 international

2
Bird LoungeDomestic

DE1Dehra Dun Jolly Grant AirportNA

Carnations LoungeDomestic

DE1Dehra Dun Jolly Grant AirportDomestic Terminal

Dibrugarh

1 lounges • 1 domestic • 0 international

1
Mohanbari Dibrugarh Primus LoungeDomestic

DIBDibrugarh Mohanbari AirportNA

Goa

2 lounges • 1 domestic • 1 international

2
Encalm LoungeInternational

GOAGoa AirportTerminal 1

Encalm LoungeDomestic

GOAGoa AirportTerminal 1

Guwahati

1 lounges • 1 domestic • 0 international

1
The LoungeDomestic

GUWGuwahati AirportTerminal 1

Hyderabad

2 lounges • 1 domestic • 1 international

2
Encalm LoungeDomestic

HYDHyderabad AirportTerminal 1

Encalm LoungeInternational

HYDHyderabad AirportTerminal 1

Indore

1 lounges • 1 domestic • 0 international

1
Primus LoungeDomestic

INDIndore AirportNA

Jaipur

1 lounges • 1 domestic • 0 international

1
The LoungeDomestic

JAIJaipur AirportTerminal 1

Jammu

1 lounges • 1 domestic • 0 international

1
Airport Jammu Executive LoungeDomestic

JAMJammu AirportDomestic Terminal

Kochi

2 lounges • 1 domestic • 1 international

2
Travel ClubDomestic

KOCKochi AirportTerminal 1

Travel ClubInternational

KOCKochi AirportTerminal 3

Kolkata

1 lounges • 0 domestic • 1 international

1
AnnexInternational

KOLKolkata AirportTerminal 1

Lucknow

2 lounges • 1 domestic • 1 international

2
Adani LoungeDomestic

LUCLucknow AirportTerminal 3

BudweiserInternational

LUCLucknow AirportTerminal 3

Mumbai

4 lounges • 4 domestic • 0 international

4
Adani LoungeDomestic

MUMMumbai AirportTerminal 1B

Good Times BarDomestic

MUMMumbai AirportTerminal 1B

Travel ClubDomestic

MUMMumbai AirportTerminal 1C

Travel ClubDomestic

MUMMumbai AirportTerminal 2

Nagpur

2 lounges • 2 domestic • 0 international

2
Mandarin LoungeDomestic

NAGDr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International AirportNA

The Airr LoungeDomestic

NAGDr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International AirportDomestic Terminal

New Delhi

3 lounges • 2 domestic • 1 international

3
Encalm LoungeDomestic

NEWNew Delhi AirportTerminal 1

Encalm LoungeDomestic

NEWNew Delhi AirportTerminal 3

Encalm LoungeInternational

NEWNew Delhi AirportTerminal 3

Patna

1 lounges • 1 domestic • 0 international

1
m Airport Vishakhapatnam The Airr LoungeDomestic

PATPatna AirportDomestic Terminal

Prayagraj

1 lounges • 1 domestic • 0 international

1
Airport Allahabad / PrayagrajDomestic

PRAPrayagraj AirportDomestic Terminal

Ranchi

1 lounges • 1 domestic • 0 international

1
Birsa Munda Ranchi The Airr LoungeDomestic

RANFood Hangar, Security Hold Area, 1st Floor, Domestic Departure, Birsa Munda AirportTerminal 1

Thiruvananthapuram

2 lounges • 1 domestic • 1 international

2
The LoungeDomestic

THIThiruvananthapuram AirportTerminal 1

The LoungeInternational

THIThiruvananthapuram AirportTerminal 2

Vadodara

1 lounges • 1 domestic • 0 international

1
Airport Vadodara Premium LoungeDomestic

VADVadodara AirportNA

Decision Details

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FAQ & Evidence

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Truth Data Snapshot

Issuer-linked details for offers, redemption, lounges, and reliability status.

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Offer Truth

  • Joining fee₹4,999
  • Annual fee₹4,999
  • Waiver threshold₹8,00,000
  • Cap typenone
  • Cap resetnone
  • Last verified2026-02-12

Redemption Truth

  • Cash value/pointNot listed
  • Travel value/pointNot listed
  • Transfer partners0
  • Min redemptionNot listed
  • Expiry policyNot listed
  • Last verified2026-02-12

Lounge Truth

  • NetworkVisa
  • Domestic count31
  • International count11
  • Quarterly limitNot listed
  • Airport-terminal rows42
  • Policy check2026-02-10

Reliability + Outcomes

  • Verification statusverified
  • Freshness days1
  • Source conflicts0
  • Applied reports17
  • Approval reports10

Frequently asked questions

Short answers for the usual apply, fee, reward, and lounge questions.

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Is AU Zenith+ Metal lifetime free?

It has an annual fee of ₹4999. Waived on ₹8L spend

What rewards does AU Zenith+ Metal offer?

Premium Luxury benefits

Does AU Zenith+ Metal include lounge access?

AU Zenith+ Metal lists 42 lounge visits (31 domestic, 11 international).

Who should consider AU Zenith+ Metal?

Luxury Travel & Dining

Where can I apply for AU Zenith+ Metal?

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Sources and verification

Issuer link, last verification date, and how this page was assembled.

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Sources & Verification

  • Official Issuer Page:Direct Link
  • Last Verified: 2026-02-12
  • Data Method: Automated scraper + Manual audit