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Union Unicorn RuPay Credit Card

The Union Unicorn RuPay Credit Card costs Rs 2,400 a year, waived if you spend Rs 3,00,000 in a year. Its base return is 1% (4 RP per Rs 100 on eligible MCCs). Accelerated earn: 5X rewards in birthday month; 5X on monthly spend of Rs 20,000 or more. The forex markup is 3%. Lounge visits in India: 8 per year. Abroad: 2 per year via Priority Pass. Read from the issuer's own documents on 11 Oct 2026.

Annual fee
Rs 2,400+ GST
Fee waived at
Rs 3,00,000annual spend
Base return
1%
Forex markup
3%
Interest
3%a month
Apply on unionbankofindia.bank.inOpens the bank’s own page.

Fees

Joining feeRs 2,400
Annual feeRs 2,400
Annual spend that waives the feeRs 3,00,000
Fee notesJoining fee Rs 2,400 (waived on Rs 1 lakh spend within 90 days of activation). Annual fee Rs 2,400, waived on Rs 3,00,000 usage in the previous 12 months. Add-on card also Rs 2,400 joining and annual. Replacement Rs 249.

Rewards

Welcome benefit4,000 bonus RP on Rs 10,000 spend within 30 days of activation
Reward currencyUnion Rewardz Reward Points
Base earn4 RP per Rs 100 on eligible MCCs
Base returnunverified1%
Point valueunverifiedNot stated for this card in MITC or product page; other Union Rewardz cards state 1 RP = Rs 0.25
Accelerated earn5X rewards in birthday month; 5X on monthly spend of Rs 20,000 or more
Caps10,000 RP per month per customer ID (excluding milestone points). Milestone points capped at 10,000 in total.
Spends that earn nothingJewellery, fuel, cash withdrawal, bitcoin, wallet loading, alcohol/wine shops, insurance payments
Milestone benefits2,000 bonus RP at each of Rs 1 lakh, 2 lakh, 3 lakh, 4 lakh and 5 lakh annual spend (max 10,000)
Reward notesbase_return_pct assumes the Rs 0.25 per point value the bank states on its other Union Rewardz cards (4 x 0.25 per Rs 100). The bank does not state point value for Unicorn.

Travel and perks

Domestic lounge8 per year
International lounge2 per year via Priority Pass
Lounge conditionsProduct page states 8 domestic and 2 international visits per year via Priority Pass plus RuPay-exclusive domestic lounge access. Guest access not stated.
Forex markup3%
Fuel surcharge waiver1% waiver, capped at Rs 100 per month/billing cycle
Other freebiesMakeMyTrip 10% off flights up to Rs 1,500 (annual); 3 months Swiggy One; Aromas spa per quarter; Myntra Rs 250 and BigBasket Rs 250 vouchers per quarter; Nykaa Rs 500 per quarter; BookMyShow Rs 250 off per month; 12 months of one OTT (Amazon Prime/Hotstar/SonyLIV/Zee5); Rs 10 lakh personal accident cover (NPCI); overseas emergency cash concierge.

Charges and eligibility

Interest per month3%
Late payment feeRs 200 if outstanding dues up to Rs 25,000; Rs 500 if above Rs 25,000
Cash advance fee3% of amount, min Rs 500 (own or other bank ATM); cash interest 2.5% p.m. (30% p.a.) from withdrawal date
Fine-print notesMITC v1.4 effective 25 Sep 2025. Interest 3% p.m. (36% p.a.) on revolving balance; over-limit fee 2.5% min Rs 250; railway/IRCTC surcharge 1.5% plus IRCTC charges; EMI on purchases of Rs 10,000+ at 16% p.a. reducing, processing fee 2% (min Rs 200, max Rs 1,000), pre-closure 2%. Interest-free period 20-50 days only if previous balance cleared in full. Accident insurance beyond the free NPCI cover is paid for by the cardholder. Cash limit 40% of card limit. Add-on card carries the full Rs 2,400 fee.

Questions

What is the annual fee of the Union Unicorn RuPay Credit Card?
Rs 2,400 a year, before GST. It is waived if you spend Rs 3,00,000 in a year.
Does the Union Unicorn RuPay Credit Card give airport lounge access?
Yes. In India: 8 per year. Outside India: 2 per year via Priority Pass. Conditions: Product page states 8 domestic and 2 international visits per year via Priority Pass plus RuPay-exclusive domestic lounge access. Guest access not stated.
What is the forex markup on the Union Unicorn RuPay Credit Card?
3% of each foreign-currency transaction, before GST.
Which spends earn no rewards on the Union Unicorn RuPay Credit Card?
Jewellery, fuel, cash withdrawal, bitcoin, wallet loading, alcohol/wine shops, insurance payments