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AU Bank Zenith

Underrated mid-premium, punches above its fee tier.

4.4 / 5
Joining fee
₹7,500
Annual fee
₹7,500
Top reward
10%
Min income
₹1,200,000

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The AU Bank Zenith costs ₹7,500 a year, waived at ₹8,00,000 annual spend. It earns 10% on travel and 2% on everything else. Forex markup is 2%. These figures are from our catalog and have not yet been re-verified against the issuer.

5-year value calculator

How much AU Bank Zenith actually pays you over time, net of annual fees.

50,000

Includes 40% in this card's boost category, 60% general spend.

Annual rewards31,200
Annual fee7,500
Fee waiver triggers at 800,000 annual spend. You're currently at 600,000. Bump monthly spend to 66,667 to clear it.
Cumulative net value
+118,500
over 5 years
Year 1
23,700
+23,700/yr
Year 2
47,400
+23,700/yr
Year 3
71,100
+23,700/yr
Year 4
94,800
+23,700/yr
Year 5
118,500
+23,700/yr
Year 1 (with bonus)
23,700
Year 2+ (steady state)
23,700/yr

Estimates use the card's published rates and a 40/60 boost-vs-general split. Real returns vary with how tightly your spend matches each card's boost categories.

What does the AU Bank Zenith earn?

What you earn back, by category.

travel
10%
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Everything else
2%
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Welcome bonus

7,500 reward points + Vistara Premium Economy ticket

What do you get with the AU Bank Zenith?

  • 10 ZenPoints per ₹100 on travel + dining
  • 2 ZenPoints per ₹100 on general spend
  • 8 complimentary international lounge visits per quarter
  • 12 complimentary domestic lounge visits / year
  • Annual milestone: free domestic flight at ₹6L spend
  • 4 free golf rounds/quarter at 250+ courses
  • 2% forex markup

Who qualifies for the AU Bank Zenith?

These are guidelines, not hard cutoffs. Banks frequently approve below the listed income if your credit is healthy.

Min annual income
₹1,200,000
Min credit score
780+
Self-employed
Eligible

AU Bank Zenith FAQ

What is the AU Bank Zenith annual fee?

The annual fee is ₹7,500. It is waived if you spend ₹8,00,000 in a year.

What does the AU Bank Zenith earn?

It earns 10% on travel and 2% on everything else.

What is the AU Bank Zenith forex markup?

The AU Bank Zenith charges 2% forex markup on foreign-currency spends.

What income do you need for the AU Bank Zenith?

The stated minimum income is ₹12,00,000 a year. Banks treat this as a guideline, not a hard cutoff.

What is the AU Bank Zenith welcome bonus?

7,500 reward points + Vistara Premium Economy ticket.

Are these AU Bank Zenith figures verified?

These figures are from our catalog and have not yet been re-verified against the issuer.