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CIBIL 700-749 · Prime
700-749 qualifies you for all mid-tier credit cards but may face friction on premium tiers (₹10K+ annual fee).
At CIBIL 700-749 you're in the broad 'approvable' middle of the Indian market. Mid-tier cards (HDFC Regalia Gold ₹2,500 fee, Axis Atlas ₹5,000 fee, ICICI Sapphiro ₹3,500 fee) approve readily. Premium-tier cards (HDFC Infinia ₹12,500, Axis Magnus ₹12,500, Amex Platinum ₹60,000) approve at lower probability — banks weigh your CIBIL alongside income + bank-relationship history. To push into premium tier, hold your current cards for 6-12 months of clean usage, let CIBIL climb past 750.
Online application → 7-10 day approval. Mid-tier cards approve at ~85%; premium at ~50-60%.
Entry + mid-tier (₹500-5,000 fee)