Bank of Baroda Varunah Credit Card

Bank of Baroda (BoB) has launched a special credit card for the Indian navy personnel called the Varunah credit card. It is available in three variants namely, Varunah, Varunah Plus, and Varunah Premium. Varunah credit cardholders are entitled to a host of benefits and privileges such as reward points, insurance coverage, free add-on cards, etc. Read on to know in detail about the features and benefits offered by the Varunah credit card.

Features and Benefits of Varunah Credit Card

The features and benefits offered by the Varunah credit card are listed below:

  1. Zero Annual Fee: The Varunah credit card is a life-time free credit card with no annual fee.
  2. Reward Points: Get 5X reward points on every Rs.100 you spend on groceries and departmental stores. Get 1 reward point on every Rs.100 you spend on other categories.
  3. Fuel Surcharge Waiver: Avail a fuel surcharge waiver of 1.00% on all fuel transactions ranging from Rs.400 to Rs.5,000. You will be entitled to a maximum waiver of Rs.250 per statement cycle.
  4. Free Accidental Death Coverage: Get a complimentary accidental death cover worth Rs.20 lakh to secure your family financially.
  5. Smart EMI: Pay your purchases of Rs.2,500 and above conveniently by converting them into smart EMIs of 6 months to 36 months.
  6. Interest-Free Credit Facility: Enjoy an interest-free period of up to 50 days from the purchase date.
  7. Add-on Cards: Extend the benefits of your credit card to your parents, spouse, siblings or children (over the age of 18 years) with the free add-on card facility. The maximum number of add-on cards is capped at three.

Features and Benefits of Varunah Plus Credit Card

The Varunah Plus credit card comes with the following features and benefits:

  1. Welcome Benefits: Get a complimentary Amazon Prime Membership for one year. Cardholders can enjoy 1,000 reward points on activating their card within 30 days. Enjoy a 3-month FITPASS Pro Membership.
  2. Lounge Access: Get free access to domestic airport lounges thrice every calendar quarter.
  3. Reward Points: Get 10 reward points on every Rs.100 you spend on online purchases, travel, dining, and international transactions. Every Rs.100 spent across other categories will earn you 2 reward points.
  4. Annual Fee Waiver: Your annual fee will be waived on spending Rs.15,000 within the first 180 days and Rs.1.5 lakh in a year.
  5. Low Forex Mark-up Fee: Avail a nominal fee of 2.5% on your international transactions.
  6. Fuel Surcharge Waiver: Avail a fuel surcharge waiver of 1.00% on all fuel transactions ranging from Rs.400 to Rs.5,000. A maximum waiver of Rs.250 per statement cycle will be offered.
  7. Interest-Free Credit Facility: Get an interest-free period of up to 50 days from the purchase date.
  8. Add-on Cards: With the free add-on card option, you can extend the benefits of your credit card to your parents, spouse, siblings, or children (over the age of 18 years). The total number of add-on cards is limited to three.
  9. Free Accidental Death Coverage: To ensure your financial security for your family, complimentary accidental death cover (non-air: Rs.10 lakh and air: Rs.50 lakh) will be offered.
  10. Smart EMI: Pay your purchases of Rs.2,500 and above conveniently by converting them into smart EMIs of 6 months to 36 months.

Features and Benefits of Varunah Premium Credit Card

The features and benefits offered by the Varunah Premium credit card are as follows:

  1. Welcome Benefits: Get a complimentary Amazon Prime Membership for one year. You can enjoy 2,000 reward points on activating your card within 30 days. Enjoy a 6-month FITPASS Pro Membership.
  2. Lounge Access: Get unlimited access to domestic airport lounges for free.
  3. Reward Points: Get 15 reward points on every Rs.100 you spend on online purchases, travel, dining, and international transactions. Every Rs.100 spent across other categories will earn you 3 reward points.
  4. Annual Fee Waiver: Your annual fee will be waived on spending Rs.25,000 within the first 180 days and Rs.1.5 lakh in a year.
  5. Low Forex Mark-up Fee: Avail a nominal fee of 2% on your international transactions.
  6. Fuel Surcharge Waiver: Avail a fuel surcharge waiver of 1.00% on all fuel transactions ranging from Rs.400 to Rs.5,000. The maximum waiver per statement cycle is capped at Rs.250.
  7. Interest-Free Credit Facility: Get an interest-free period of up to 50 days from the purchase date.
  8. Add-on Cards: With the free add-on card option, you can extend the benefits of your credit card to your parents, spouse, siblings, or children (over the age of 18 years). The total number of add-on cards is limited to three.
  9. Free Accidental Death Coverage: To ensure your financial security for your family, the card offers a complimentary accidental death cover (non-air: Rs.10 lakh and air: Rs.1 crore).
  10. Smart EMI: Pay your purchases of Rs.2,500 and above conveniently by converting them into smart EMIs of 6 months to 36 months.

BoB Varunah Credit Card Fees and Charges

The fees and charges associated with the Varunah credit card are listed in the table below:

Type of Fee

Varunah Plus

Varunah Premium

First Year Fee

Rs.1,499

Rs.2,499

Annual Fee

Rs.1,499

Rs.2,499

How to Apply for Bank of Baroda Varunah Credit Card

The process to apply for the Varunah credit card is mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit the website

Step 2: Click on the 'Choose Card' option.

Step 3: Navigate to 'Varuna Credit Card' and choose a variant.

Step 4: Click the 'Apply Now' button.

Step 5: An application form will appear where you need to enter all the requested information.

Step 6: Complete all of the required formalities.

You can also visit your nearest Bank of Baroda branch and submit an application. Ensure that you provide all the essential documents and thoroughly fill out the physical application form.

FAQs on BOB Varunah Credit Card

  • Can I apply for the BoB Varunah credit card online?

    Yes, you can apply for the Varunah credit card online as well as offline.

  • Can anyone apply for the Varunah credit card?

    No, the Varunah credit card is designed specifically for Indian navy personnel.

  • Is the BoB Varunah credit card lifetime free?

    Yes, the basic variant is free for life. The Plus and Premium variants come with an annual fee of Rs.1,499 and Rs.2,499, respectively.

  • How many airport lounge visits can I avail with the Varunah Premium credit card?

    With the Varunah Premium credit card, you can avail unlimited lounge visits.

  • Does the Varunah credit card offer an EMI facility?

    Yes, the Smart EMI facility allows you to convert your purchases of Rs.2,500 and above into smart EMIs ranging from 6 months to 36 months.

  • Does the Varunah credit card offer accidental death coverage?

    Yes, accidental death coverage is offered on all three variants.

  • What is the fuel surcharge benefit offered on the Varunah credit card?

    Varunah credit cardholders will get a fuel surcharge waiver of 1.00% on all fuel transactions ranging from Rs.400 to Rs.5,000. The maximum waiver per statement cycle is capped at Rs.250.

  • Will I get an interest-free credit on the Varunah credit card?

    Yes, you can enjoy an interest-free period of up to 50 days from the purchase date with the Varunah credit card.

  • Can I avail add-on cards for my family members?

    Yes, you can avail a maximum of three add-on cards for your family members.

  • How can I redeem the reward points I earn on my Varunah credit card?

    You can redeem the reward points as cashback at a rate of Rs.0.25 per reward point.

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