If you go to the movies most months, the RBL Bank BookMyShow Play Credit Card is one of the simplest ways to cut the cost. Spend ₹5,000 in a billing cycle and you get 2 free BookMyShow tickets (up to ₹250 each) that month. Do it every month and that is up to 24 free tickets a year, for an annual fee of just ₹500 + GST.
How the benefits work
| Benefit | What you get | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly movie tickets | 2 complimentary tickets, up to ₹250 each | Spend ₹5,000 in a billing cycle |
| Food and beverages | ₹100 off per month | Book at least 2 movie tickets on BookMyShow that month |
| Welcome benefit | ₹500 off on movies, events and more on BookMyShow | First transaction within 30 days of issuance |
| Fuel surcharge | 1% waiver on ₹500–₹4,000, up to ₹100 a month | At all petrol pumps |
Good to know: this card is built around BookMyShow benefits rather than general cashback, so its value depends almost entirely on how often you use the free tickets.
What you would actually save
Say you put ₹5,000 or more of groceries and bills on the card every month and use both tickets each time. At up to ₹250 a ticket, that is up to ₹500 a month or ₹6,000 a year in tickets, plus up to ₹1,200 in food and beverage discounts. Even if you only use the tickets in six months of the year, you still save well over the ₹500 + GST fee.
If a ticket costs more than ₹250, you pay the difference. Weekday and standard-format shows are usually where the free tickets stretch furthest.
Tips to get the most from it
- Move a fixed monthly bill, such as groceries or a phone plan, onto the card so you cross ₹5,000 every billing cycle without thinking about it.
- Book your two tickets together to unlock the ₹100 food and beverage discount in the same month.
- Use the ₹500 welcome discount early, since it comes with your first transaction within 30 days of issuance.
Fees and charges
| Joining fee | ₹500 + GST |
|---|---|
| Annual fee | ₹500 + GST |
| Reward redemption fee | ₹99 + GST per redemption |
Eligibility
| Age | 21 to 65 years |
|---|---|
| Employment | Salaried or self-employed |
| Income (salaried) | ₹15,000 a month or more |
| Income (self-employed) | ITR above ₹2 lakh a year |
| Credit score | 720 or above |
| First credit card? | Not allowed |
Documents you will need
- Identity: PAN card (or Form 60)
- Address: Aadhaar, passport or a recent utility bill
- Income: latest salary slips or bank statements
How to apply
- Tap Apply on RBL Bank site on this page to open the official application form.
- Fill in the form in one go, using the mobile number linked to your Aadhaar.
- Complete video KYC when prompted, from your current address.
- Once the card arrives, make a first transaction (₹100 or more) within 30 days to activate it.
Who should get it, and who shouldn’t
Get it if you watch a movie or attend an event at least every other month and can comfortably put ₹5,000 a month on a credit card. The free tickets alone make it one of the best-value low-fee cards around.
Skip it if you rarely go to the cinema. Without the tickets, the card offers little else, and a cashback card would earn more on the same spending.
