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How to Close Your Credit Card — by Bank

Closing a credit card in India requires 5 steps + a specific customer-care number per bank. RBI mandates closure within 7 working days of request. Pick your bank below for the exact process, customer-care number, and CIBIL-impact decision tree.

Editorial position: We publish these guides because we believe in informed cardholder choice. For most users, downgrading to a lifetime-free card beats closing outright — preserves CIBIL history, stops annual fees, retains account-age benefit. Each guide explains the downgrade path alongside the closure process.

HDFC

Close HDFC Credit Card

Customer care: 1800 202 6161

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ICICI

Close ICICI Credit Card

Customer care: 1860 120 7777

Step-by-step guide →
SBI

Close SBI Credit Card

Customer care: 1860 180 1290

Step-by-step guide →
Axis

Close Axis Credit Card

Customer care: 1860 419 5555

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Kotak

Close Kotak Credit Card

Customer care: 1860 266 2666 (mobile)

Step-by-step guide →
RBL

Close RBL Credit Card

Customer care: 022 6232 7777

Step-by-step guide →
IDFC FIRST

Close IDFC FIRST Credit Card

Customer care: 1860 500 1111

Step-by-step guide →
SCB

Close SCB Credit Card

Customer care: 1800 345 1000

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HSBC

Close HSBC Credit Card

Customer care: 1860 500 2002

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IndusInd

Close IndusInd Credit Card

Customer care: 1860 500 5004

Step-by-step guide →
YES

Close YES Credit Card

Customer care: 1800 1200

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Amex

Close Amex Credit Card

Customer care: 1800 419 1414

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IDBI

Close IDBI Credit Card

Customer care: 1800 209 4324

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South Indian

Close South Indian Credit Card

Customer care: 1800 425 1809

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KVB

Close KVB Credit Card

Customer care: 1860 200 1916

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BoB

Close BoB Credit Card

Customer care: 1800 5700

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PNB

Close PNB Credit Card

Customer care: 1800 180 2222

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Canara

Close Canara Credit Card

Customer care: 1800 425 0018

Step-by-step guide →
Union Bank

Close Union Bank Credit Card

Customer care: 1800 22 22 44

Step-by-step guide →
Federal

Close Federal Credit Card

Customer care: 1800 425 1199

Step-by-step guide →
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