Must book minimum 2 tickets in a single transaction
Minimum Salary
₹3 lakh/year (salaried)
Salaried: ₹3 lakh/year (₹25,000/month)
Self-employed: ₹4 lakh/year
Age: 21 to 60 years
Indian citizen
Joining Fee
₹500 + GST
Joining fee: ₹500
Plus 18% GST (₹90)
Welcome benefit of ₹500 on BookMyShow offsets the joining cost
Annual Fee
₹500 + GST (waived on ₹1.5L spend)
Annual fee: ₹500
Plus 18% GST
Waived on ₹1.5 lakh annual spend
Also waived for BookMyShow Superstar customers (10 BMS transactions/year)
Why Choose?
Entertainment-focused card with monthly movie savings
Co-branded with BookMyShow
Up to ₹6,000 yearly entertainment value
₹100 off food and beverages at cinemas
Fuel surcharge waiver up to ₹100/month
NCMC and UPI enabled
Key Benefits
Detailed Information
Frequently Asked Questions
RBL Bank Play Credit Card
The RBL Bank Play Credit Card is a joint venture between RBL Bank and BookMyShow (BigTree Entertainment). Available on Mastercard and Visa networks, this card focuses entirely on entertainment spending. The annual fee of ₹500 plus GST gets waived when yearly purchases cross ₹1.5 lakh, or when you reach BookMyShow Superstar status by completing 10 transactions on BookMyShow within an anniversary year.The headline benefit is a monthly ₹500 discount on BookMyShow. Spend at least ₹5,000 in a billing cycle on qualifying categories, and you unlock 2 free tickets worth up to ₹250 each for movies, streams, events, plays, sports, or activities. The discount requires a single booking of minimum 2 tickets. New cardholders also get a ₹500 BookMyShow welcome voucher on making any purchase within 30 days of card issuance, valid for 3 months.Beyond entertainment, the card gives up to ₹100 off food and beverages when you book movie tickets through BookMyShow. A fuel surcharge waiver covers transactions between ₹500 and ₹4,000, capped at ₹100 per month. The card also supports NCMC tap-and-pay at metro and bus stations, plus UPI scan-and-pay for everyday transactions.This card suits regular moviegoers who visit cinemas at least once a month. If you consistently use BookMyShow and spend ₹5,000 monthly, you can extract up to ₹6,000 in yearly entertainment value from a card that costs under ₹600. For anyone who rarely watches movies or wants reward points for general spending, broader cards like the ICICI Coral or SBI SimplyCLICK provide more versatile value.
Pros
↑Monthly ₹500 BookMyShow benefit (2 free tickets) is one of the highest recurring entertainment perks on any Indian credit card at this price point
↑Welcome benefit of ₹500 on BookMyShow covers the entire joining fee if used within 30 days, making the first year effectively free
↑Two fee waiver paths give flexibility: spend ₹1.5 lakh in a year, or complete 10 BookMyShow transactions for Superstar status
↑NCMC and UPI support adds everyday utility for metro commuters and small merchant payments beyond the entertainment focus
Cons
↓No reward points program on any purchases, so regular retail spending outside the BookMyShow benefit earns nothing
↓No airport lounge access, which several competing cards at ₹500 annual fee (like ICICI Coral) do provide
↓Monthly BookMyShow benefit excludes fuel, insurance, utilities, railways, education, and wallet spending from the ₹5,000 threshold, narrowing qualifying purchases
Fuel
★2.0
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Fuel surcharge waiver on transactions between ₹500 and ₹4,000
Maximum waiver of ₹100 per month
No specific fuel station restriction mentioned
No reward points earned on fuel transactions
Lifestyle
★3.5
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₹500 monthly BookMyShow discount (2 tickets up to ₹250 each)
Requires ₹5,000 qualifying spend per billing cycle
₹100 off food and beverages with movie ticket booking
NCMC tap-and-pay at metro and bus stations
UPI scan-and-pay for everyday transactions
Merchant Offers
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₹500 BookMyShow welcome benefit on first purchase within 30 days
Monthly ₹500 BookMyShow discount on ₹5,000 billing cycle spend
₹100 off food and beverages when booking movie tickets via BookMyShow
BookMyShow Superstar status (10 BMS transactions/year) unlocks annual fee waiver
Joining Fee
₹500 + GST
Annual Fee
₹500 + GST
Annual Fee Waiver
Waived on ₹1.5L annual spend or BookMyShow Superstar status
Monthly Percentage Rate
3.75%
Annual Percentage Rate
45%
Minimum Monthly Payment
5% of outstanding or ₹200, whichever is higher
Foreign Currency Markup
3.5%
Late Payment Charges
₹100 to ₹1,300 based on outstanding
Overlimit Charges
2.5% of overlimit amount
Cash Advance Fee
2.5% of amount (min ₹500)
Balance Transfer Fee
2% of transferred amount (min ₹250)
Fee For Supplementary Card
No fee
Card Replacement Fee
₹100 to ₹200
Fee For Duplicate Statement
₹50 per statement
Fee For Cheque Bounce
₹500
Age Requirement Salaried
21-60 years
Age Requirement Self Employed
21-65 years
Minimum Annual Income Salaried
₹3 lakh (₹25,000/month)
Minimum Annual Income Self Employed
₹4 lakh/year
Minimum Credit Score
750+
Identity Proof
PAN Card (mandatory)
Aadhaar Card
Passport
Voter ID
Address Proof
Aadhaar Card
Passport
Utility Bill (recent)
Bank Statement
Income Proof Salaried
Latest 3 months salary slips
Latest 3 months bank statement
Form 16 or ITR
Income Proof Self Employed
Latest 2 years ITR
Latest 6 months bank statement
Business proof documents
The joining fee is ₹500 plus 18% GST, bringing the effective cost to ₹590. RBL Bank gives a ₹500 BookMyShow welcome benefit when you make any purchase within 30 days of card issuance, effectively covering the joining cost.
There are two ways to get the annual fee waived. First, spend ₹1.5 lakh in an anniversary year on qualifying categories. Second, earn BookMyShow Superstar status by completing 10 transactions on the BookMyShow platform within an anniversary year. Note that fuel, insurance, utilities, railways, education, wallet, and EMI transactions do not count toward the ₹1.5 lakh threshold.
Spend ₹5,000 in a billing cycle on qualifying categories, and you unlock a ₹500 discount on BookMyShow. This translates to 2 free tickets worth up to ₹250 each, applicable on movies, streams, events, plays, sports, or activities. You must book a minimum of 2 tickets in a single transaction to avail the offer. The discount activates the day after your billing cycle start date (after 6 PM) and remains valid until the billing cycle ends.
Most retail purchases count, but several categories are excluded: fuel and auto, insurance, utilities, real estate and rental, cash and quasi-cash, railways, education, wallet and service providers, government services, contracted services, Bills2Pay transactions, and EMI conversions. Shopping, dining, travel bookings, and entertainment spending all qualify toward the ₹5,000 threshold.
New cardholders get a ₹500 discount on movies, streams, events, plays, sports, and activities on BookMyShow. To activate it, make any purchase with the card within 30 days of issuance. The welcome benefit is valid for 3 months from the date of card issuance.
When you book movie tickets on BookMyShow using the RBL Bank Play Credit Card, you get up to ₹100 off on food and beverage items at the cinema. This is a separate benefit from the monthly ₹500 ticket discount and can be used alongside it for additional savings on your movie outing.
The RBL Bank Play Credit Card is available on Mastercard and Visa networks. Both variants carry the same BookMyShow benefits, fuel surcharge waiver, and fee structure. The card also supports NCMC (National Common Mobility Card) for tap-and-pay at metro and bus stations, and UPI for scan-and-pay transactions.
No. The RBL Bank Play Credit Card does not have a reward points program. Its value proposition centers entirely on the BookMyShow monthly discount, welcome benefit, and food and beverage offers. If earning reward points on everyday spending is important to you, consider cards like the RBL ShopRite or ICICI Coral instead.
No. The RBL Bank Play Credit Card does not include airport lounge access, either domestic or international. If airport lounge access is a priority, cards like the ICICI Coral (₹500 annual fee) or the RBL Bank Insignia provide lounge benefits.
A fuel surcharge waiver applies on transactions between ₹500 and ₹4,000. The maximum waiver is capped at ₹100 per month. This saves roughly ₹40 to ₹100 monthly depending on your fueling pattern. Note that fuel transactions do not count toward the ₹5,000 monthly BookMyShow benefit threshold.
Yes. The RBL Bank Play Credit Card supports NCMC (National Common Mobility Card) functionality. You can tap your card at metro and bus station terminals to pay for transit rides directly, without needing a separate metro card or cash. This works at stations that accept NCMC-enabled cards.
Yes. The RBL Bank Play Credit Card supports UPI-linked payments. You can link the card to UPI apps and scan QR codes to make payments at merchants. This is particularly useful at small shops and restaurants that only accept UPI.
BookMyShow Superstar status is awarded to cardholders who complete 10 transactions on the BookMyShow platform within an anniversary year. Reaching this status waives the next year's annual fee. This applies specifically to customers sourced through the BookMyShow platform. If you already use BookMyShow regularly for movies and events, reaching 10 transactions in a year is straightforward.
The finance charge is up to 3.75% per month, which translates to up to 45% per year. This applies to any outstanding balance carried past the payment due date. Paying the full statement balance by the due date each month avoids interest charges entirely.
The minimum payment is 5% of the total outstanding balance or ₹200, whichever is higher. Paying only the minimum avoids late payment fees but triggers the monthly finance charge on the remaining balance. Always aim to pay the full statement amount to avoid interest.
Late payment fees range from ₹100 to ₹1,300 depending on your total outstanding amount. These apply when you do not pay at least the minimum amount by the statement due date. Late payments also affect your credit score.
International transactions carry a 3.5% foreign currency markup. This is the standard rate across most RBL Bank credit cards. Since the Play card does not earn reward points to offset this cost, dedicated forex or travel cards would be more economical for frequent international spending.
You can apply through the RBL Bank website, the RBL MyCard app, or by visiting an RBL Bank branch. The online application requires PAN card, Aadhaar, and income proof. Salaried applicants need recent salary slips or bank statements, while self-employed applicants need ITR copies and bank statements.
If you consistently watch movies at least once a month and spend ₹5,000 monthly on qualifying categories, the card delivers strong value. The monthly ₹500 BookMyShow discount alone yields ₹6,000 per year, plus the ₹100 food and beverage savings each time. Against an annual fee of roughly ₹590 (which gets waived on ₹1.5 lakh spend), the return is over 10x. However, if your movie-watching is sporadic or most of your spending falls in excluded categories like fuel and utilities, the card may not consistently deliver this value.
If you do not reach the ₹5,000 qualifying spend threshold in a billing cycle, you simply do not receive the ₹500 BookMyShow discount for that month. The benefit does not roll over or accumulate. You can still use the card normally for purchases, fuel surcharge waiver, NCMC transit, and UPI payments.
Contact RBL Bank's credit card helpline or use the RBL MyCard mobile app for card management, payments, and dispute resolution. You can also raise queries or complaints through the RBL Bank website under the Customer Services section. For card loss or unauthorized use, report immediately through the app or by calling the bank's toll-free number.