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Best Credit Cards for IT Employees in India (2026)

Software engineers have a specific spending profile — USD subscriptions, AWS/GCP bills, frequent international travel, ESOP-rich balance sheets. Six cards optimize for this.

IT employees in India spend differently than salaried-professional defaults. ₹20-50K/month on cloud (USD-denominated), 8+ SaaS subscriptions, frequent international travel. The standard 'Axis ACE → HDFC Regalia at 30' path doesn't optimize for this. The right stack: a forex-friendly primary card (HDFC Regalia Gold mid-career, Infinia Metal at Director+) + Federal Scapia prepaid for USD subscriptions (saves 3.5% forex markup).

What to look for

  • Zero/low forex markup (3.5% on standard cards eats ₹15-25K/yr on USD spends)
  • Rewards on online + dining + travel (the IT-employee mix)
  • Lounge access for ₹2,500-5,000/visit equivalent value
  • ESOP-rich balance sheet handled via auto-pre-approved premium cards

Top 8 cards for it professionals

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