Why is a card missing from our lists?

A card might be absent from a ranking page because its data isn't verified yet — not because it's a bad card. We only show what we can confirm from published sources.

If you know a card belongs on a list, the most likely explanation is that the relevant data point hasn't been sourced yet.

How the catalog works

Data first

Every card on this site goes through a verification step before its data appears in rankings. A card with unverified data won't show on a /best/ list — but it may still have a reference page if basic details are confirmed.

Three reasons a card might be absent

1. The card is not in the catalog yet.
We add cards as data becomes available. If a card is missing entirely, it hasn't been catalogued yet. Use the find page to check by name.

2. The relevant data is incomplete or unverified.
Each ranking page requires a specific verified data point — forex markup, reward rate, or annual fee. If that field hasn't been sourced with enough confidence, the card is excluded from that list even if it has a reference page. It may still appear on other lists where its data is confirmed.

3. The card doesn't fit this list's criteria.
Some lists are strict by design: the zero-forex list only includes cards with a published 0% markup, not low-markup alternatives. The high-reward list covers points cards, not cashback. A card might rank well on a different list.

Request coverage for a card

If you know a card's published data and think it belongs on a list, you can submit it for review. Requests are checked manually before anything is added to the catalog.

Where to look next

Navigation

Card-specific pages

Find a specific card Search by name or issuer to check if it's in the catalog.

What the lists rank

Reward rate (pts / ₹100) How base earn rate is defined and compared.
Forex markup The three markup bands and what 0% means.
Cashback vs reward points Why cashback and points cards appear on separate lists.

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