
HDFC Regalia Gold Credit Card Review (2026): Fees, Rewards and Lounges
Regalia Gold changed twice in 2026: a lower base reward rate and spend-based lounge access. Here is what the card earns now, what it costs, and who it still suits.
Plain guides to credit card fees, rewards, credit scores and travel.

Regalia Gold changed twice in 2026: a lower base reward rate and spend-based lounge access. Here is what the card earns now, what it costs, and who it still suits.

“4 points per Rs 100” sounds better than “1.5% cashback”, but is it? Points are only worth what you can redeem them for. Here is a simple way to turn any card’s rewards into a percentage you can compare.

The minimum due keeps your card in good standing, but it does not stop interest. On a Rs 50,000 bill, paying only the minimum takes about 17 years and over Rs 1.1 lakh in interest. Here is why, and how to get out.

Free lounge visits are no longer a simple card perk. Banks have cut visits and added spend rules. Here is what changed on cards we list, and how to check yours.

Most credit card fees can be avoided. Here is how spend-based waivers work, real waiver targets from cards on SkyloFin, and what to do if you will miss one.

Most Indian credit cards add 3.5% plus GST to every foreign currency payment. Here is how forex markup works, what it really costs, and how to avoid it.

Your first credit card should be simple, cheap to keep and easy to get. Here is how to pick one in five steps, without falling for big reward promises.

Your CIBIL score runs from 300 to 900, and 750 or more opens most doors. Here is what moves it, what does not, and how to raise it step by step.
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