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Rubyx American Express vs IDFC First Bank Ashva Metal – Full comparison

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Rubyx American Express source IDFC First Bank Ashva Metal source

Forex costs are a key difference

Key differences

Best forex IDFC First Bank Ashva Metal 1%
Lowest fee Rubyx American Express ₹2,000
Best lounge IDFC First Bank Ashva Metal 16/year lounge

Spend context

At ₹50k/month spend:

  • Rubyx American Express: ~₹250/month at base rate
  • IDFC First Bank Ashva Metal: ~₹130/month at base rate

Approximate, based on base rates (before caps).

Rubyx American Express ICICI IDFC First Bank Ashva Metal IDFC
Lounge Access
Domestic lounge visits
2/quarter vs 16/year
2/quarter 16/year
Forex / International Use
Forex markup
Source agreement differs — verify both.
3.5% vs 1%
3.5% 1%
Fees
Annual fee
₹2,000 vs ₹2,999
₹2,000 ₹2,999
Joining fee
₹3,000 vs ₹2,999
₹3,000 ₹2,999
Fee waiver spend
Only available for Rubyx American Express
₹3,00,000 Not clearly specified
Rewards
Reward points (base spend)
2 pts/₹100 vs 1 pts/₹150
2 pts/₹100 1 pts/₹150
Point cash value
₹0.25 vs ₹0.4
₹0.25 ₹0.4

Notes

  • Card benefits change frequently. Always verify current terms on the issuer's official website or app before applying.
Important

Data is compiled from issuer and public sources. Always verify with the issuer before applying.