Scapia Federal Credit Card credit card
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Scapia Federal Credit Card

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8.6
CardTrail Score
Very Good
out of 10
💰 Net Value
6.5
🔓 Accessibility
7.6
Feature Depth
6.1
🏦 Bank Trust
7.0
How we score →
Annual Fee
Free
Lifetime free
Forex Markup
0%
No extra charge
Reward Rate
10%
Up to 10%
Lounge Access
Unlimited
domestic | 0 intl

About This Card

Scapia Federal is the best free travel card in India. Zero forex markup on a lifetime free card — no other card matches this. 10% rewards on Visa spends via the Scapia app, and unlimited domestic lounge access with ₹20K monthly spend. 1 Scapia Coin = ₹1 keeps things simple. A must-hold card for travellers.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Zero forex on a lifetime free card — unprecedented
  • 10% base reward rate on Visa spends
  • 1:1 coin to rupee — no devaluation confusion
  • Unlimited domestic lounge access with ₹20K monthly spend
  • No minimum income requirement listed

Cons

  • Federal Bank — limited branch network
  • No international lounge access
  • ₹20K/month spend gate for unlimited lounges
  • No EMI conversion

Fee Details

Annual Fee
Free
Joining Fee
Free
Fee Waiver Condition
Lifetime free
Fuel Surcharge Waiver
Yes
EMI Conversion
No

Reward Structure

Base Rate
10%
Max Rate
10%
Currency
Scapia Coins (1 coin = ₹1)
Welcome Bonus
2,000 Scapia Coins

Lounge Access

Domestic Lounges
Unlimited
International Lounges
0
Spend Gate Required
You must spend ₹20,000 per quarter to activate lounge access.

Key Highlights

  • + Zero forex markup on a FREE card
  • + 1 coin = ₹1 — simple, transparent rewards
  • + 10% rewards on Visa spends via Scapia app
  • + Unlimited domestic lounge access (₹20K/month spend)
  • + The best free travel card in India

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Quick Summary

Best For
forex travel
Annual Fee Free
Base Reward 10%
Max Reward 10%
Forex Markup 0%
Network Visa
Min Income ₹3L+

CardTrail Score

8.6
/ 10

Scored across rewards, fees, lounge access, forex, and overall value. Methodology.

Best For

forex travel beginner

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