DBS Vantage Credit Card

DBS Vantage Credit Card is a super-premium credit card which offers various benefits for people who are travelling frequently in the form of hotel memberships, savings on duty-free shopping, lounge access, and lots more. The credit card charges zero percent forex mark up fee in Singapore which makes it an ideal option for those who travel to Singapore on a regular basis. Not only this but also the card charges a forex markup-fee of 1.75% for people who are travelling to other international destinations. DBS Vantage is a worthy rival to other super-premium credit cards because of its travel-related incentives.

Low Forex Markup on International Travel 

DBS Vantage Credit Card charges zero forex markup fee in Singapore and 1.75% forex markup fee in travelling in other countries. This is a great benefit, especially for travelers who frequently travel internationally, as the typical forex mark-up imposed by the majority of credit cards is typically 3.5% of the transaction value. 

Although there are various credit cards which offer low forex mark up benefit such as Axis Magnus, HDFC Infinia, and SBI Card ELITE, DBS Vantage is the first ever card to launch country specific zero forex markup feature. 

Unlimited Airport Lounge Access 

Cardholders of DBS Vantage Credit Card receive unlimited access to domestic as well as international airport lounges. Apart from receiving unlimited access to primary members, the card also offers a limited number of free visits for add on cardholders.  

Welcome Benefit 

Luxury Hotel Membership + Bonus Vantage Points 

DBS Vantage Card provides the following welcome benefits to the cardholders: 

  1. Complimentary Membership to Taj Epicure, Club Marriott, or Culinaire. 
  2. 10,000 bonus Vantage Points after making the first transaction within 30 days of the card activation. 

Extra Vantage Points on International Travel 

DBS Vantage Cardholders will earn Vantage Points every time they use their credit card

  1. Four Vantage Point (VP) per Rs.200 spent in India 
  2. Eight Vantage Point (VP) per Rs.200 spent globally 
  3. One Vantage Point = Re.1 

Other Benefits 

  1. Cashback on Duty Free Spends: The card provides 10% cashback on duty free spends up to Rs.1,500 each month 
  2. Golf Privileges: Cardholders can also play four complimentary golf games per year. 
  3. Milestone Rewards: Cardholders can receive bonus reward points on reaching quarterly spending milestones as mentioned in the table given below:

Spend Value 

Benefit 

Rs.3 lakh in a calendar quarter 

5,000 bonus Vantage Points 

Rs.5 lakh in a calendar quarter 

10,000 bonus Vantage Points 

Rs.10 lakh in a year 

Annual Fee Waiver 

Fees and Charges

The following table highlights the joining and annual membership fees for primary members: 

Customer Segment 

First Year Fees 

Fees from Second Year 

DBS non-Treasures Customers 

Rs.50,000 

Rs.50,000 

DBS Elite Customers 

Rs.10,000 (receiving a benefit of Rs.40,000) 

Rs.10,000 (receiving a benefit of Rs.40,000) 

DBS Treasures Customers 

Rs.20,000 (receiving a benefit of Rs.30,000) 

Rs.20,000 (receiving a benefit of Rs.30,000) 

Other Fees and Charges 

Finance/ Overdue interest charges 

Overdue interest on extended credit as well as cash advances for will be charged at 42% p.a. 

Overdue Penalty or Late Payment Fee on credit card is a function of the Total Amount Due 

NIL: Total amount due up to Rs.100.

Rs.99: Total amount due more than Rs.100 up to Rs.500.

Rs.499: Total amount due more than Rs.500 up to Rs.5,000.

10% of the total amount due greater than Rs.5,000 subject to maximum of Rs.1,299. 

Charge slip retrieval charges 

Rs.100 

Over limit penalty 

Rs.600 

Card Replacement 

Rs.3,000 per reissued card 

Physical Statement or Re-print of Physical statement Fee 

Rs.100 

Return Payment Charges (Cheque return, standing instruction, cheque bounce, automated clearing house, and others) 

Rs.500 per instance 

Digital Statement fee prior to two years 

Rs.100 

Cash payment at branches 

Rs.250 per cash deposit done the branch 

Fuel transaction charge for payment done at petrol pumps 

1% fuel surcharge 

Surcharge on Purchase/ Cancellation of Railway Tickets 

IRCTC Service Charges plus payment gateway transaction charges 

Fee on rental payment 

1% on transaction amount 

Foreign Currency Transaction 

0% at Singapore and 1.75% for other nations 

Goods and Service Tax 

GST charged may be applicable from time to time. Currently the GST rate is 18%. 

Reward Redemption Fees 

Rs.99 plus GST levied on each redemption 

Cash advance fees or Cash Withdrawal Charges 

Cash Withdrawal Charges

2.5% of the transaction amountNote: Minimum amount should be Rs.500 

Service Charges Levied for Various Transactions 

Goods and Service Tax 

18% (Changed from time to time) 

Overdue Interest on Credit Cards 

Finance Charges 

42% to 48% p.a. 

Annualised Equated Monthly Installment (EMI) Interest Rate 

Revolver

Up to 39% 

Transactor

Up to 29.5% 

Charges in Case of Default 

Overdue Penalty or Late Payment Fee 

NIL for Total Amount due up to Rs.100Rs.99 for Net Amount due over Rs.100 up to Rs.500Rs.499 for Net Amount due over Rs.5,000 up to Rs.5,00010% of Net Amount due over Rs.5,000 subject to maximum transaction of Rs.1,299 

Overlimit Penalty 

Overlimit Penalty 

Rs.600 

DBS Vantage Credit Card Customer Care

  1. Email: DBS Vantage Credit Cardholders can send email by mentioning their queries to vantagecareindia@dbs.com
  2. Alternatively, they can also call DBS Bank’s 24/7 customer service number: 1800 209 4555 or +914469046789 for international customers.
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