Bandhan Bank

Bandhan Bank Sparks Credit Card

Last updated: 29 October 2026

Welcome offerEarn 500 bonus Reward Points on spending ₹5,000 within 30 days of card issuance, plus get 10% cashback (up to ₹500) on your first EMI transaction.
Annual fee
₹ 499
Reward rate
1 point per ₹100 spent
Editorial score guidance
700+
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Rewards

How the rewards work

What you earn on every spend, and the ways you can cash it in.

You earn

1 point per ₹100 spent

Earn 5X Reward Points on grocery and apparel spends. Earn 2 Reward Points for every ₹200 spent on other eligible regular transactions (1 Reward Point = ₹0.25).

Redeem for

  • Bandhan Bank Rewards Catalog
  • Cashback against statement balance
Reward currency
Reward Points
Points validity
36 months
Card network
Visa · Mastercard
Perks

What you get with this card

The privileges that come bundled in, beyond the reward points.

  • Lounge Access: 1 complimentary domestic airport lounge visit per calendar quarter at select airports

  • Movie Offers: 20% discount on BookMyShow, up to ₹100 once every month

  • Fuel Surcharge Waiver: 1% waiver on eligible fuel transactions, capped at ₹150 per statement cycle

  • Annual Fee Waiver: The renewal fee of ₹499 is waived upon reaching an annual spend of ₹50,000 in the preceding anniversary year

Our verdict

Pros & cons

An honest read on where this card earns its keep — and where it doesn't.

What we like

  • Zero joining fee with a low, easily waivable ₹499 annual fee

  • Accelerated 5X rewards on everyday grocery and apparel spends

  • Includes complimentary domestic lounge access (4 visits per year)

  • Practical monthly discounts on BookMyShow

What to watch out for

  • Very low base reward rate of 0.25% on general spending

  • BookMyShow discount is capped at a strict ₹100 per month

  • High foreign currency markup fee of 3.5%

  • Rent, fuel, and wallet loads do not earn any reward points

Costs

Fees & charges

Everything the issuer can bill you for, in one place.

Annual fee
₹499Charged every year from the second year

Other charges

Applied only when the situation arises

Balance transfer
Standard promotional rates apply
Foreign currency markup
3.5% of the transaction amount
Late payment
Graded based on total amount due (Up to ₹1,100)
Returned payment
₹500 per instance
Over-limit
2.5% of overlimit amount (Minimum ₹500)

Interest rates

Charged on any balance you carry forward

Purchases
3.5% per month (42% annually)
Balance transfer
3.5% per month
Cash advance
3.5% per month (Minimum ₹500 fee)
Penalty rate
Up to 42% annually

Fee waiver: most issuers waive the renewal fee once your yearly spends cross a set threshold. Confirm the exact criteria with Bandhan Bank before you apply.

Eligibility

Credit-score and eligibility guidance

Issuer-stated requirements and CardsGuruji guidance are shown separately.

700+out of 900
CardsGuruji editorial guidance: 700+

What this means for your application

  • A score range is general guidance, not an issuer's eligibility requirement.
  • Issuers independently assess income, employment, existing obligations, repayment history and other criteria.
  • Check the issuer's current eligibility terms before applying; no score guarantees approval.

Note: A displayed score is editorial guidance only unless separately identified as an issuer-stated requirement.

FAQs About Bandhan Bank Sparks Credit Card

Everything you need to know about Bandhan Bank Sparks Credit Card fees, reward conversion, lounge access, and application eligibility.

Bandhan Bank Sparks Credit Card has an annual fee of ₹499 plus 18% GST. Most cardholders can get subsequent annual renewal fees waived by reaching the bank's annual milestone spend threshold. Additionally, the initial fee is often offset by welcome privileges like "Earn 500 bonus Reward Points on spending ₹5,000 within 30 days of card issuance, plus get 10% cashback (up to ₹500) on your first EMI transaction.".

Bandhan Bank Sparks Credit Card earns Reward Points at a primary rate of 1 point per ₹100 spent. Specifically, Earn 5X Reward Points on grocery and apparel spends. Earn 2 Reward Points for every ₹200 spent on other eligible regular transactions (1 Reward Point = ₹0.25).. Spends in Lifestyle, Shopping categories provide the maximum valueback per transaction on this card.

Rewards earned on Bandhan Bank Sparks Credit Card can be redeemed for Bandhan Bank Rewards Catalog, Cashback against statement balance via Bandhan Bank's official rewards portal or mobile banking app. Points earned remain valid for 36 months from the transaction date before expiring.

Yes, Bandhan Bank Sparks Credit Card features complimentary airport lounge privileges. Privileges include: "Lounge Access: 1 complimentary domestic airport lounge visit per calendar quarter at select airports". Note that banks frequently require a minimum spend (typically ₹35,000 to ₹50,000) in the previous calendar quarter to unlock complimentary lounge access.

A CIBIL credit score of 700 or above is strongly recommended for approval of Bandhan Bank Sparks Credit Card. Applicants should be Indian residents aged 21 to 65 years with a stable monthly income (salaried or self-employed with ITR) and no recent payment defaults or high credit utilization over 30%.

Bandhan Bank Sparks Credit Card is issued on the Visa or Mastercard network with worldwide acceptance at over 30 million merchant establishments and online portals. International transactions, contactless tap-to-pay (up to ₹5,000 without PIN), and tokenized payments are supported once enabled in your banking app.

Bandhan Bank Sparks Credit Card levies a forex markup fee of 3.5% of the transaction amount on transactions processed in foreign currencies. For cross-border shopping and overseas travel, remember that standard 18% GST applies on the markup charge.

Bandhan Bank Sparks Credit Card currently features a welcome offer: "Earn 500 bonus Reward Points on spending ₹5,000 within 30 days of card issuance, plus get 10% cashback (up to ₹500) on your first EMI transaction.". To claim this joining perk, cardholders typically need to activate the card and complete a qualifying initial transaction within 30 to 60 days of card issuance.

Key highlights include Zero joining fee with a low and easily waivable ₹499 annual fee. However, keep in mind that Very low base reward rate of 0.25% on general spending and BookMyShow discount is capped at a strict ₹100 per month. Overall, Bandhan Bank Sparks Credit Card delivers strong value if your regular spending aligns with Lifestyle, Shopping.

Yes, Bandhan Bank Sparks Credit Card includes a 1% fuel surcharge waiver for fuel spends typically between ₹400 and ₹4,000 at all government and private fuel stations in India. (Fuel Surcharge Waiver: 1% waiver on eligible fuel transactions). The monthly waiver is subject to a cap, and GST charged on the surcharge is non-refundable.