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Best Credit Cards for Pensioners in India (2026)

Indian pensioners are formally classified as 'unsalaried' — but five banks accept pension as primary income proof. Real cards that approve.

Government and PSU pensioners get the easiest approval paths. EPS-95 pensioners and private superannuation holders need a slightly different approach. The default playbook: SBI Card Aadhar if your pension is disbursed via SBI, HDFC MoneyBack+ Senior if you want cashback on routine spending, or IDFC FIRST Wow! against a ₹10K FD if you're above 70 or have a low pension.