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BOBCARD Tiara Credit Card VS BookMyShow RBL Bank Play Credit Card

A detailed, side-by-side look at 2 leading credit cards. Analyze the features that matter most to you and make an informed choice.
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Last updated: 18 July 2026

BOBCARD Tiara charges ₹2,499 + GST and earns 15 Reward Points per ₹100 on dining and travel, plus unlimited domestic lounge access and free Swiggy One/Amazon Prime memberships - a broad lifestyle card, marketed toward women. BookMyShow RBL Play charges ₹500 + GST for a narrower benefit - 2 complimentary movie/event tickets a month plus small dining discounts via BookMyShow. If you want lounge access and broad dining/travel rewards alongside entertainment memberships, Tiara's higher fee delivers much more; for a low-cost card focused specifically on movie tickets, Play is the cheaper, narrower option.

Fees & Charges

Joining Fee₹2,499 + GST
Joining Fee₹500 + GST
Renewal Fee₹2,499 + GST
Renewal Fee₹500 + GST
Spend Based WaiverJoining fee waived on ₹25,000 spend in 60 days. Annual fee waived on ₹2.5 Lakh spend in a year.
Spend Based WaiverAnnual fee waived on spending Rs. 1.5 lakhs or more in the previous year.
Foreign Transaction Fees2%
Foreign Transaction Fees3.5% of the total transaction amount.
Interest Rate (APR)3.75% Per Month (45% Per Annum)
Interest Rate (APR)3.99% per month.

Rewards & Benefits

Welcome BonusComplimentary Swiggy One, Amazon Prime/Disney Hotstar, Gaana Plus, Women's Health Package. Fee waiver.
Welcome BonusA discount of Rs. 500 on all movie, event, streams, or other non-movie ticket bookings via BookMyShow, on making at least one transaction within 30 days.
Rewards RateEarn 15 RP (5X) per ₹100 on Dining, Travel, International Spends (capped). 3 RP per ₹100 on others.
Rewards RateEarn 2 complimentary movie/non-movie tickets (up to Rs. 250 each) monthly on Rs. 5,000 spend.
Reward TypeReward Points
Reward TypeOther Benefits
Reward Redemption Fee
Reward Redemption FeeRs. 99 + taxes.

Travel & Lifestyle

Domestic Lounge AccessUnlimited domestic lounge access. Requires ₹75,000 spend in previous quarter (₹40,000 from Jan 2025).
Domestic Lounge Access
International Lounge AccessThis card offers no international airport lounge access.
International Lounge Access
Travel BenefitsAccelerated 15 RP (5X) per ₹100 on Travel. Low 2% Forex markup. Unlimited domestic lounge access (spend based).
Travel Benefits
Movie Benefits
Flat ₹250 off on 2 movie/non-movie tickets with BookMyShow, available quarterly.
Movie BenefitsGet 2 complimentary movie/non-movie tickets (worth up to Rs. 250 each) every month on spending Rs. 5,000 in a month via BookMyShow.
Dining BenefitsAccelerated 15 Reward Points (5X) per ₹100 spent on Dining. Complimentary Swiggy One 3-month membership.
Dining BenefitsGet a discount of Rs. 100 on all food and beverage items on booking movie/event tickets via BookMyShow.
Golf Benefits
Golf Benefits
Fuel Surcharge Waiver1% fuel surcharge waiver on transactions ₹400-₹5,000, capped at ₹250 per cycle.
Fuel Surcharge Waiver1% fuel surcharge waiver on transactions between Rs. 500 and Rs. 4,000, capped at Rs. 100 per month.

Security & Other

Insurance BenefitsZero Liability on Lost Card.
Insurance Benefits
Cash Advance Charges
Cash Advance Charges2.5% of the cash amount, subject to a minimum of Rs. 500.
Best valueHigher costHighlights apply to Joining Fee and Renewal Fee only.

BOBCARD Tiara Credit Card

BookMyShow RBL Bank Play Credit Card

Who is it for?

Who is it for?

Pros

Key benefits and features.

Highly competitive 2% Forex markup charge, lower than most credit cards in the market.

Accelerated reward points on international spends benefit frequent international travelers.

Offers a high effective reward rate of 3.75% on dining and travel spends.

Wide array of lifestyle benefits including shopping discounts, entertainment, and health perks.

Pros

Key benefits and features.

Significant savings on movie and event bookings through BookMyShow platform.

Enjoy two complimentary movie or non-movie tickets every single month.

Affordable annual fee that is easily waived with moderate yearly spending.

Additional discounts on food and beverages when booking entertainment.

Cons

Key drawbacks and limitations.

Despite international benefits, the BOBCARD Tiara does not offer international airport lounge access.

Domestic airport lounge access is conditional on meeting a minimum spending requirement.

Reward points on accelerated categories and UPI transactions are capped per statement cycle.

Cons

Key drawbacks and limitations.

High foreign currency markup of 3.5% makes international spends expensive.

Monthly free tickets require a minimum spend of Rs. 5,000, which might be high for some.

This BookMyShow RBL Bank Play Credit Card is an invite-only product.

Rewards redemption fee of Rs. 99 + taxes applies to each redemption.

How We Compare These Cards

Every comparison on CardsForYou is built from the same verified data set we use across the site - joining and renewal fees, reward rates, forex markup, lounge access, and insurance benefits - sourced directly from each issuer and refreshed regularly. We highlight the lower-cost option on fees automatically, but "best" always depends on your own spending pattern: a card that wins on annual fee may lose on reward rate for a heavy spender, and vice versa. Use the table above alongside your own typical monthly spend to judge real value, not just the headline numbers.

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