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AU Small Finance Bank Zenith+
93/100
AU Small Finance Bank
Ultra-low 0.99% forex markup with 32 airport lounge visits per year.
Credwiser Score 93/100

AU Small Finance Bank Zenith+

AU Small Finance Bank • Ultra-low 0.99% forex markup with 32 airport lounge visits per year.

AU Zenith+ offers a low 0.99% foreign exchange markup on a metal card, coupled with 16 domestic and 16 international airport lounge visits per year.

Annual Fee (+ 18% GST)₹4,999 (₹5,899 incl. GST)
Fee Waiver₹8,00,000 annual spend
Joining PerkWelcome gift vouchers worth ₹5,000 (Taj, Luxe, or Flight vouchers)
Primary Reward2.5% to 5% reward on dining and international spends + Low 0.99% Forex
Airport Lounge Access16 Domestic + 16 International airport lounge visits per year
Forex Markup0.99% + 18% GST
RuPay UPINo
Best ForLuxury travelers seeking extensive global airport lounge access and low 0.99% forex

What We Like

  • Industry-leading 0.99% forex markup for a premium metal card
  • 32 complimentary airport lounge visits annually (16 domestic + 16 international)
  • Welcome vouchers fully offset the 1st year fee

Watch Out

  • AU Small Finance Bank has smaller branch presence in non-metro regions
  • High spend waiver threshold of ₹8 Lakhs

MITC & Hidden Charges

Annual fee ₹4,999 + 18% GST. Forex markup 0.99% + 18% GST.

AU Small Finance Bank Zenith+ FAQs

What is the forex fee on AU Zenith+?

AU Zenith+ charges 0.99% + 18% GST, making it one of the most economical cards for international payments.

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