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BookMyShow RBL Play Credit Card Review
Two free tickets every month for ordinary movie spends, built around BookMyShow.
₹500 + GSTAnnual fee
3.9/5Editorial rating
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At a glance
Quick facts
₹500 + GSTJoining fee
₹500 + GST (waived on ₹1.5 lakh annual spend)Annual fee
Regular moviegoers who book through BookMyShowBest for
3.5%Forex mark-up
Lifetime free for BookMyShow Super Star members.
Cost & earn rate
Fees and reward rates
₹500 discount on a movie, event or non-movie BookMyShow booking, valid on at least one transaction within 30 days of card issuance.
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Joining fee | ₹500 + GST |
| Annual fee | ₹500 + GST |
| Annual fee waiver | On ₹1.5 lakh spend in the previous year |
| Cash withdrawal fee | 2.5% of amount, min ₹500 |
| Foreign currency mark-up | 3.5% |
| Reward redemption fee | ₹99 + GST per redemption day |
| Spend category | Reward rate |
|---|---|
| All eligible retail spends | Standard RBL reward rate applies |
- 2 complimentary movie or non-movie tickets (worth up to ₹250) every month on ₹5,000 of monthly spend.
Card benefits
What else you get
₹100 off food & beverage orders when booking tickets via BookMyShow.
1% fuel surcharge waiver between ₹500 and ₹4,000, capped at ₹100 a month.
Card is fee-free for life if you hold BookMyShow Super Star status.
Our take
Verdict
What works
- Two free tickets a month for a realistic ₹5,000 spend
- Low ₹500 entry fee with a clear spend-based waiver
- F&B discount stacks with the free-ticket benefit
What to watch for
- No lounge access or travel perks
- Benefit is tied to BookMyShow bookings only
- Petrol, rent, wallet and insurance spends don't count toward the ₹5,000 threshold
Common questions
FAQs
How do I claim the free movie tickets on the Play card?
Spend ₹5,000 or more in a calendar month, then book a minimum of two tickets on BookMyShow and apply the 'Play Credit Card – Monthly offer' at checkout; the discount is valid for one month from the date it's unlocked.
Is the RBL Play card the same as the Popcorn card?
They're similar, but Play has a lower ₹500 annual fee versus Popcorn's ₹1,000, and Play's benefits extend to plays, sports and streaming bookings on BookMyShow, not just movies.
What spends are excluded from the ₹5,000 monthly threshold?
Fuel, rent, wallet loads, insurance premiums and government service payments don't count toward the spend required to unlock the free-ticket benefit.
Does the Play card offer airport lounge access?
No, this card is built around entertainment benefits and doesn't include complimentary lounge visits.
Is the annual fee waived for BookMyShow Super Star members?
Yes, members with BookMyShow Super Star status get the Play card with no annual fee for the life of the card.
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