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Verified May 2026·By Arun, Personal Finance Editor·Cross-checked against issuer MITC & RBI sources·How we research
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▾RBL BookMyShow Popcorn Credit Card Review (Transitioned w.e.f. 20 Dec 2025)
RBL Bank · BookMyShow co-brand · Mastercard · Transitioned w.e.f. 20 Dec 2025 — existing cardholders received transition email
Our score: 6.2 / 10
Annual fee: ₹500 + GST
Reward rate: 5× on BookMyShow + PVR/INOX + 1× base
Lounge: None
Forex: 3.5%
Transition notice: Per the official issuer page (verified Apr 2026), “With effect from December 20, 2025, your existing RBL BookMyShow Popcorn Credit Card will be transitioned.” Existing cardholders received a transition email; product specs below reflect the issuer's current Popcorn product page.
Best for: Movie watchers spending ₹5,000+/month who can use the monthly 2-free-ticket benefit.
What we like
- ₹500 discount on BookMyShow (per issuer headline; T&C apply)
- Purchase a movie ticket and get ₹100 worth of Food & Beverages
- Spend ₹5,000 in a billing month to get 2 free movie tickets (single transaction, min 2 tickets; discount up to ₹500 = ₹250/ticket OR full ticket value, whichever is lower)
- Note: there is a revenue-sharing arrangement between RBL Bank & BookMyShow for this co-brand card
Watch out for
- Narrow category
- No lounges
- Cashback caps
- Cinema category declining post-streaming
Fees & charges
| Item | Charge |
|---|---|
| Joining fee | ₹500 + GST |
| Renewal fee | ₹500 + GST |
| Finance charge | 3.6% p.m. |
| Cash advance fee | 2.5% (min ₹500) |
| Forex markup | 3.5% |
| Late payment fee | Up to ₹1,300 |
Rewards structure
5× on BookMyShow, PVR, INOX, Cinepolis bookings (capped ₹200/month). Base 1× (0.5%). Weekend BOGO at partner cinemas (up to ₹200 off).
Key benefits
- 5× on movie/entertainment category
- BOGO weekends at participating cinemas
- Welcome BookMyShow ₹500 voucher
- 1% fuel surcharge waiver
Who the RBL Popcorn is for
Users watching 4+ movies a month. Fee is justified at that cadence.
Final verdict
Fun niche card. Cinema category is shrinking in India (OTT dominance), so long-term utility declining.
FAQ
Does it work for OTT subscriptions?
Only physical cinema bookings earn 5×. Netflix, Prime, Hotstar count as general online (1-2%).
Can I stack with BookMyShow offers?
Yes — card cashback stacks with BookMyShow app promos.
Is BOGO capped?
Up to ₹200 discount per use. Max 2 uses/month.
Fees and features verified against the issuer's public website. Benefits may vary; always confirm current terms with the issuer before applying.