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Yes Bank First Exclusive Visa Credit Card

Yes Bank First Exclusive Visa Credit Card

YES Bank

last updated: Nov 28, 2025

Annual Fee

2,499

Joining Fee

2,499

Forex Fee

1.75%

Lounge Access

No lounge access

Yes Bank First Exclusive Visa Credit Card (now offered as the YES Bank RESERV Credit Card for new customers) is a premium lifestyle and travel credit card designed for high-income professionals who spend heavily on online shopping, flights, hotels, and dining. You earn accelerated reward points on online and travel spends, along with a low 1.75% forex markup that makes this one of the most attractive Indian credit cards for frequent international travellers. The card also offers complimentary domestic and international airport lounge access, BookMyShow movie offers, golf privileges, fuel surcharge waivers, and strong insurance coverage including lost card liability and credit shield. Overall, this card targets users looking for a YES Bank premium credit card with high reward rates, powerful YES Rewardz redemptions, and luxury travel benefits comparable to other top premium credit cards in India.


Rewards Structure of Yes Bank First Exclusive Visa Credit Card

Base

base

All spends

Reward Rate:3

Fees & Charges of Yes Bank First Exclusive Visa Credit Card

Fee & AmountFee Value
Joining Fee
₹2,499
Annual Fee
₹2,499
Forex Markup Fee
1.75%
Cash Advance Fee
2.5%
Late Payment Fee
₹1,350
Over Limit Fee
₹500
Returned Payment Fee
₹350
Cash Withdrawal Fee
3%

Renewal Conditions:Annual fee waived on total eligible retail spends of ₹3,00,000 or more in the previous card anniversary year; joining fee reversed on retail spends of ₹40,000 within 30 days (rent and wallet loads usually excluded).


Fee Explanation Most premium YES Bank credit cards (including RESERV, previously YES FIRST Exclusive) currently charge a 1.75% + taxes foreign currency markup, 2.5% of the amount withdrawn (minimum ₹300) as cash advance fee, and late payment charges of 10% of the total due (capped at ₹1,350) on statement balances above ₹500. Overlimit fees are typically 2.5% of the overlimit amount (minimum ₹500), and returned payment/cheque bounce charges are around ₹350 per instance. Always refer to the latest YES Bank MITC and rates & charges for card-specific slabs and GST.




Welcome Bonus with Yes Bank First Exclusive Visa Credit Card

Welcome Bonus: Amazon voucher worth ₹500 as welcome gift for new cardholders.
Bonus Conditions: Spend at least ₹1,000 within 30 days of card setup to receive the Amazon voucher, as per current YES Bank RESERV (ex–YES FIRST Exclusive) offer terms.


Application Process for Yes Bank First Exclusive Visa Credit Card

Processing Time

7-10 working days after successful verification and documentation.

Online Application

Available

Instant Approval

Not Available

Step-by-Step Process

Required Documents for Yes Bank First Exclusive Visa Credit Card


Yes Bank First Exclusive Visa Credit Card Merchant Acceptance Network

Domestic Acceptance

International Acceptance

Online Acceptance

Payment Technologies

Contactless PaymentsNot Supported

Mobile Wallet Support:


Eligibility Criteria for Yes Bank First Exclusive Visa Credit Card

Quick Eligibility Check

Minimum Age

21+

Credit Score

750+

Citizenship

Indian only

Income Requirements

Salaried Applicants

200,000

Minimum annual income

Self-Employed Applicants

150,000

Minimum annual income

Who Can Apply

Important Conditions

  1. Primary cardholder should be an Indian resident between 21 and 60 years with a stable income profile. For the current YES Bank RESERV (ex–YES FIRST Exclusive) variant, banks and aggregators indicate a minimum net salary of ₹2,00,000 per month or ITR of ₹18,00,000 per annum. Final approval depends on YES Bank’s internal policies, existing relationship, and bureau score.

How Approval Is Decided


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