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IRCTC Platinum vs Pulse
Side-by-side. The card that earns more depends on where you spend, Tapwise crunches the actual numbers for your wallet.
Winner
44composite score
82% rule confidence
82% rule confidence
Winner
51composite score
95% rule confidence
95% rule confidence
Annual fee
₹500
₹1,499
Network
RuPay
Visa
Base reward rate
0.8%
2%
Min. income (monthly)
₹25,000
₹30,000
Min. credit score
700+
700+
Best for
Travel
healthcare
Bonus reward categories differ, see the rule tables on each card's detail page for the fine print.
Tapwise verdict
Pulse edges out for most wallets.
- Better base rate, 2% vs 0.8% on everything outside a bonus bucket.
Composite score
IRCTC Platinum44
Pulse51
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