RBL Bank World Safari credit card review: fees, rewards and eligibility
The RBL Bank World Safari has a recorded annual fee of ₹3,000 plus GST and a base earn of 2 Reward Points per ₹100 on eligible domestic retail spend; international purchases earn no Reward Points. CardMasters checked its issuer terms on 2026-08-04. Affiliate commission never changes ranking; confirm final terms and approval with RBL Bank.
RBL Bank World Safari: short answer
The RBL Bank World Safari is in the mid tier of RBL Bank credit cards, with a joining fee of ₹3,000, an annual fee of ₹3,000 plus GST, a base earn of 2 Reward Points per ₹100 on eligible domestic retail spend; international purchases earn no Reward Points and a 0% forex markup. Rewards are not earned on fuel, insurance, international spend, rent, wallet load. It suits international travel, zero forex spending; whether it beats a card you already hold depends on your own spend mix and redemption choices.
Source: CardMasters issuer-evidence catalogue, release 2026-08-04. Confirm final terms with the issuer.
Reward structure
2 Reward Points per ₹100 on eligible domestic retail spend; international purchases earn no Reward Points
- 5 Reward Points per ₹100 on eligible travel purchases on travel purchases — Issuer states international purchases earn no Reward Points, so the 0% forex markup — not the earn rate — is this card's overseas value.
Eligibility and important limits
published monthly income floor ₹25,000 Approval remains solely at the issuer’s discretion.
Does not earn: fuel, insurance, international spend, rent, wallet load.
Important limit: International purchases earn no Reward Points; the card's overseas value comes from the 0% foreign currency markup rather than rewards.
Frequently asked questions
What is the annual fee for the RBL Bank World Safari?
The published annual fee in our current record is ₹3,000 plus applicable GST.
How do rewards work on the RBL Bank World Safari?
2 Reward Points per ₹100 on eligible domestic retail spend; international purchases earn no Reward Points. Accelerated routes include 5 Reward Points per ₹100 on eligible travel purchases on travel purchases. Reward value depends on the eligible transaction route and redemption method.
Which transactions do not earn rewards on the RBL Bank World Safari?
The current issuer-sourced exclusions recorded by CardMasters include fuel, insurance, international spend, rent, wallet load. Merchant category coding and issuer terms determine final eligibility.
Who should consider the RBL Bank World Safari?
It is most relevant for people focused on international travel, zero forex. Whether it improves your wallet still depends on your actual spending, existing cards, fees and redemption choices.
Is the RBL Bank World Safari worth it?
It is worth holding only when the rewards and benefits you will genuinely use exceed ₹3,000 plus GST each year. Value the rewards at a realistic redemption rate, not the issuer's best-case example.
What is the eligibility for the RBL Bank World Safari?
The published monthly income floor is ₹25,000. Approval, credit limit and final pricing are decided solely by the issuer.
What is the forex markup on the RBL Bank World Safari?
The recorded foreign-currency markup is 0% before GST. On ₹1,00,000 of international spend that is about ₹0 in markup, so compare it against any rewards earned on overseas transactions.
Does the RBL Bank World Safari offer airport lounge access?
Domestic lounge access: 2 complimentary visits per quarter within India, subject to ₹35,000 spend in the previous calendar quarter. International lounge access: 2 complimentary visits outside India per calendar year, plus an additional visit on ₹50,000 spend in a calendar quarter. Spend conditions and guest charges are set by the issuer and can change.