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DCB Novio Credit Card
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DCB Novio Credit Card

Updated 11 Jun 2026VerifiedHigh confidence1 source checked
Modeled value for your spend≈ ₹555/yr
30,000/mo
Lifetime free — all upsideFull breakdown
Get it if

Open an FD of ₹25,000 or more to unlock both the credit limit and the rare complimentary lounge access benefit on an FD-backed card

Skip it if

A closure fee of ₹599 applies if the card is closed within the first 12 months

Latest change: Initial card profile added for DCB Novio Credit Card

For UPI Spenders & Building Credit. 1% on upi spend. No annual fee. Lounge rule: 1 visits / 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

UPI Spenders & Building Credit

  • Earn up to 10% back in novioCoins on UPI transactions
  • Guaranteed approval backed by DCB Fixed Deposit
  • Complimentary domestic and international airport lounge access (with FD >= ₹25,000)
  • Welcome voucher benefits worth ₹5,000
Why skip it

Why you may regret it

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

  • Requires Fixed Deposit (min ₹2,000)
  • Lounge access requires a minimum FD of ₹25,000
  • High card closure fee of ₹599 within 12 months
Annual FeeFreeNo annual fee.
Spend to Waive FeeNot neededThis card is lifetime free.
Best Category Return1%UPI spend
Lounge Access Condition1 visits / quarter4 lounge rows mapped

Quick notes

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

How to use it well

  • Open an FD of ₹25,000 or more to unlock both the credit limit and the rare complimentary lounge access benefit on an FD-backed card.
  • Link the card to your preferred UPI app (PhonePe, Google Pay, or the Novio app) for daily small merchant spends to maximize novioCoins.
  • Pay the full statement amount on time to build your credit score; avoid carrying a balance as the interest rate is 3% per month (36% per annum).

Watch before applying

  • A closure fee of ₹599 applies if the card is closed within the first 12 months.
  • Finance charges are steep at 36% per annum for any unpaid outstanding balance.
  • Redemption of novioCoins is restricted to the brand vouchers catalog within the Novio mobile app.
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