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All major card issuers in the country have special credit cards for defense personnel like the Navy, Air Force, and Army. Similarly, there are multiple credit cards for teachers, doctors, etc, in our country. IndusInd Bank has entered this category and it will soon launch the Samman credit card for government sector employees in India.
Government employees work hard to ensure that everything in our country runs smooth and this card will reward them for their hardwork and make their finances easy. The card offers exclusive cashback on retail spends along with complimentary BookMyShow movie tickets as well. Employees also get access to fuel and railway surcharge waivers along with comprehensive travel and fraud protection benefits.
Read on to know more about the Samman Credit Card to be launched soon by IndusInd Bank.
Cashback Benefits
Earn 1% cashback on your retail spends per statement cycle. Cashback will be applicable on up to Rs. 20,000 spent on retail per cycle, and the maximum cashback is capped at Rs. 200 per cycle.
Entertainment Benefits
Get 1 complimentary BookMyShow movie ticket worth Rs.200 every six months per calendar year. The ticket is valid at all theatres across major cities and you will need to book the tickets at BookMyShow website. If the price of the ticket is above Rs. 200, then you will receive a discount of Rs. 200 on the ticket.
Surcharge Waiver Benefits
Get 1% fuel surcharge waiver at petrol pumps across the country with maximum benefit capped at Rs. 30per month and Rs. 360 per year.
Get 1% waiver when booking railway tickets through the IRCTC mobile app or website. The maximum benefit is capped at Rs. 50 per month and Rs. 600 per year.
Insurance Benefits
Travel insurance is really important, especially if you are someone who frequently travels for business or leisure. IndusInd Bank has partnered with ICICI Lombard General Insurance to offer insurance benefits to its cardholders –
- Lost Baggage cover – Rs. 1 Lakhs
- Loss of Passport cover – Rs. 50,000
- Lost Ticker cover – Rs. 25,000
- Delayed Baggage cover – Rs. 25,000
- Missed Connection cover – Rs. 25,000
Additionally, the cardholder gets an air accident insurance cover worth Rs. 25 Lakhs.
Fraud Liability Protection
You don’t need to worry about fraudulent transactions on your card if you ever lose it or it gets stolen. IndusInd Bank offers the Total Protect program that covers you up to the credit limit of the card so that you can stay relaxed.
Bottom Line
IndusInd is soon rolling out the Samman credit card for government sector employees in India, packed with several benefits and rewards for them. There were credit cards in country for defence personnel, teachers, doctors, etc. and now this credit card is going to reward the hardworking government sector employees of our nation.
Through the card, cardholders can make a lot of savings throughout the year and unwind once in a while through complimentary movie tickets. For those who travel frequently, the card offers unmatched travel insurance perks and covers. If you work in the government sector, you should definitely consider applying for this card, when it comes out.
