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BoB Eterna

Verified 12 Mar 2026VerifiedHigh confidence3 sources checked
Get it if

Route travel, dining, online and international spends to this card until the 5,000 RP statement cap is reached, then shift overflow...

Skip it if

Category caps and MCC exclusions can materially reduce realized value versus headline promotion

Latest change: Updated Eterna perk stack (FITPASS welcome benefit, BOGO movies), 5X cap details, quarterly lounge spend gating and lat...

For Frequent Travelers. 3.8% on online spend. ₹2,499 fee, waiver at ₹2,50,000. Lounge rule: ₹40,000 / quarter.

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

Frequent Travelers

  • 5X rewards (15 RP per ₹100) on travel, dining, online shopping and international spends; accelerated earn is capped at 5,000 RP per statement cycle.
  • Unlimited complimentary domestic airport lounge access with a ₹40,000 net spend requirement in the preceding quarter (new-card quarter waiver applies as per lounge T&C).
  • Welcome perk includes FITPASS Pro membership (issuer copy currently shows both 6-month and 12-month variants; verify at onboarding).
  • Buy 1 Get 1 movie ticket offer via District, up to ₹250 per month.
Why skip it

Why you may regret it

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

  • Accelerated rewards are capped at 5,000 points per statement cycle for boosted categories.
  • Lounge access requires quarter-based spend eligibility (except fresh-card waiver window).
  • Issuer copy currently conflicts on FITPASS duration/value across sections; confirm final term at activation.
Annual Fee₹2,499Joining fee ₹2,499
Spend to Waive Fee₹2,50,000Waived on ₹2.5L spend
Best Category Return3.8%Online spend
Lounge Access Condition₹40,000 / quarter19 visits listed

Quick notes

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

How to use it well

  • Route travel, dining, online and international spends to this card until the 5,000 RP statement cap is reached, then shift overflow to a backup card.
  • Track quarterly spends to preserve lounge eligibility before planned travel windows.
  • Claim welcome benefits quickly after approval to avoid missing FITPASS activation windows and campaign expiries.

Watch before applying

  • Category caps and MCC exclusions can materially reduce realized value versus headline promotion.
  • Lounge usage is tied to spend qualification in the previous quarter (except issuance-quarter waiver rules).
  • April 2026 tariff updates introduce additional fee triggers on select high-value transactions.
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