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RBL World Safari

International travelers, best forex markup + lounge access combo.

4.5 / 5
Joining fee
₹3,000
Annual fee
₹3,000
Top reward
5%
Min income
₹1,200,000

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The RBL World Safari costs ₹3,000 a year, waived at ₹5,00,000 annual spend. It earns 5% on travel and 2% on everything else. Forex markup is 0%. These figures are from our catalog and have not yet been re-verified against the issuer.

5-year value calculator

How much RBL World Safari actually pays you over time, net of annual fees.

50,000

Includes 40% in this card's boost category, 60% general spend.

Annual rewards19,200
Annual fee0 (waived ✓)
Welcome bonus (year 1 only)+3,000
Cumulative net value
+99,000
over 5 years
Year 1
22,200
+22,200/yr
Year 2
41,400
+19,200/yr
Year 3
60,600
+19,200/yr
Year 4
79,800
+19,200/yr
Year 5
99,000
+19,200/yr
Year 1 (with bonus)
22,200
Year 2+ (steady state)
19,200/yr

Estimates use the card's published rates and a 40/60 boost-vs-general split. Real returns vary with how tightly your spend matches each card's boost categories.

What does the RBL World Safari earn?

What you earn back, by category.

travel
5%
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Everything else
2%
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Welcome bonus

₹3,000 MakeMyTrip voucher on first eligible spend within 30 days

What do you get with the RBL World Safari?

  • 0% forex markup, uniquely zero
  • 8 international Priority Pass visits/year (self + guest)
  • Domestic lounge visits via DragonPass
  • 5x reward points on travel + dining
  • Travel insurance up to ₹2 crore

Who qualifies for the RBL World Safari?

These are guidelines, not hard cutoffs. Banks frequently approve below the listed income if your credit is healthy.

Min annual income
₹1,200,000
Min credit score
780+
Self-employed
Eligible
Points value

What 1 RBL World Safari point is actually worth

Same points, wildly different values depending on redemption. Most cardholders default to the boring option and never see the upside. Here's the full ladder for RBL World Safari:

Singapore KrisFlyer transfer
Best

1.20/point

Etihad Guest miles transfer

1.00/point

Travel portal vouchers

1.00/point

Welcome bonus, the under-priced lever

5,000 bonus points + first-year fee waiver at ₹2L spend.

Welcome bonus value at best redemption: 6,000

Sweet spots & gotchas

  • No-annual-fee-first-year option exists. Forex 0% on some variants, verify with the bank.

RBL World Safari FAQ

What is the RBL World Safari annual fee?

The annual fee is ₹3,000. It is waived if you spend ₹5,00,000 in a year.

What does the RBL World Safari earn?

It earns 5% on travel and 2% on everything else.

What is the RBL World Safari forex markup?

The RBL World Safari charges 0% forex markup on foreign-currency spends.

What income do you need for the RBL World Safari?

The stated minimum income is ₹12,00,000 a year. Banks treat this as a guideline, not a hard cutoff.

What is the RBL World Safari welcome bonus?

₹3,000 MakeMyTrip voucher on first eligible spend within 30 days.

Are these RBL World Safari figures verified?

These figures are from our catalog and have not yet been re-verified against the issuer.