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Standard Chartered Credit Cards

International bank with strong India CC presence; flagship Ultimate Card is a leading premium choice for high-spend frequent international travellers.

Updated May 2026● Methodology disclosed
What SCB does well

Standard Chartered Ultimate Credit Card offers 5 reward points / ₹150 spent on all spends — among the simplest highest-flat-rate premium reward structures in India.

Standard Chartered's India credit-card line is tightly curated rather than broad. The Ultimate Card is the flagship — a high-reward-rate premium pick (5 points / ₹150 = effective ~3.3%) with golf access and Priority Pass. The Manhattan, EaseMyTrip, and Smart Card occupy the mid-tier. SCB is best for HENRYs (high-earner-not-rich-yet) who want a simple uncapped reward rate without category gymnastics. Customer service is generally strong; merchant network coverage is global (StanChart presence in 70+ countries).

All SCB credit cards

Every Standard Chartered card we track, ordered by editorial rating. Each entry links to the full review with reward-rate breakdown, fees, and our verdict.

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SCB support

Customer care numbers

24×7 credit card
1800 345 1000 / 39 40 44 44 (prefix STD)
Lost / stolen card
1800 345 1000 (option 2)
Fraud reporting
customer.care@sc.com / 1800 345 1000
Email
customer.care@sc.com
NRI helpline
+91 22 4444 0444
Branch locator
Find a SCB branch →

Numbers and links sourced directly from Standard Chartered's public help pages. SCB may update contact options without notice — verify on the bank's website before any financially sensitive action.

Frequently asked questions

What's the minimum salary for the SC Ultimate Card?
₹1.5 lakh/month is the typical published threshold for the Ultimate Card, though pre-approved offers go out at lower thresholds to existing SCB Priority Banking customers. Lower-tier SCB cards (Smart, EaseMyTrip) accept ₹35-50K.
Does Standard Chartered have a branch network in India?
SCB India operates ~100 branches across major metros (Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Ahmedabad). For tier-2/3 cities, all servicing is digital + customer-care phone. ATM access uses Visa/Mastercard interbank network.
How does the SC Ultimate Card 5 points / ₹150 rate compare?
Standard Chartered values 1 point at ₹1 when redeemed as statement credit (subject to cap). So 5 points / ₹150 = effective 3.33% cashback equivalent. Compare to HDFC Infinia (10x SmartBuy spends = ~6.6% but only at SmartBuy), Axis Atlas (2 miles / ₹100 + transfer multipliers = variable), Amex Platinum Charge (1 MR / ₹50 = 2%). Ultimate's flat-rate beats most for non-category spends.
RBI regulatory notice

Regulated by Reserve Bank of India.

Credit cards in India are issued by banks and NBFCs licensed by the Reserve Bank of India. Card issuance, credit limit, interest rate (APR), fees, and reward structures are at the sole discretion of the issuer subject to KYC, credit profile, and internal policy. Rates and benefits shown on this page are issuer-published and may change without notice — verify on the issuer's official website before applying.

Risk note: Carrying revolving credit-card balances at typical APRs of 36–48% per annum is one of the most expensive forms of debt in India. Always pay the total amount due, not just the minimum.

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