Visa Credit Card

Banks and other card issuers offer credit cards and debit cards on the Visa platform. While each credit card has a unique set of features, there will also be some additional benefits offered by Visa such as lounge access, insurance and more. These benefits depend on the Visa credit card variant, as shown below:

Visa Classic Credit Card

This is a basic Visa Card accepted worldwide. Its benefits include:

• Emergency card replacement facility
• 24×7 Global Customer Assistance Services for inquiries and assistance from anywhere across the globe
• Emergency cash advance benefit with access to ATMs in 200+ countries

Visa Gold Credit Card

It offers the following benefits in addition to the emergency card replacement, cash advance and toll-free 24×7 customer assistance:

• Travel assistance with card disbursement services during travel
• Medical and legal referral and assistance
• Special offers at retail, entertainment, travel and dining around the world

Visa Platinum Credit Card

Apart from the global customer assistance, and emergency card and cash services, this type of card also offers bigger rewards. The benefits of this card type are as follows:

• Accepted at millions of merchants and ATMs worldwide
• Multiple privileges, discounts and exclusive offers on retail, travel, dining and other spends
• 24×7 Visa concierge service with digital personal and lifestyle guide

Visa Signature Credit Card

The Visa Signature variant provides better experience with greater benefits and privileges such as:

• Priority global customer assistance to block your account, send replacement card, and give emergency cash in case you lose your card.
• 24×7 concierge service for guidance on travel destinations, bookings, shopping and other lifestyle related research
• Access to global ATM network with exceptional spending power
• Exclusive deals and discount offers across various spending categories

Visa Infinite Credit Card

This card type provides some premium privileges to cardholders depending on their lifestyle and preferences with added Infinite benefits,like:

• High credit limit for increased spending power
• Personalised rewards, services and deals
• Access to global ATM network and round-the-clock customer assistance
• 24×7 Visa concierge with personal guidance and lifestyle assistance
• Access to other additional Visa Infinite benefits extended by the banks

Visa credit cards are accepted in over 200 countries across the globe. They are accepted at the following transaction points:

• Point of Sale (POS) terminals
• Online payments
• Bill payments
• Cash withdrawals from over 2 million ATMs worldwide
• Contactless payments using PayWave feature

You can get your card within 7-10 days of applying through both online and offline methods. Refer below to know how to apply for Visa card.

Via Online- You can apply for these cards online on the website of the desired bank or NBFC. You can also get your card through Paisabazaar by filling the online form and providing your details, like mobile number, monthly income, city of residence, etc. After this, you will see a list of cards that you may be eligible for. Then, choose the card of choice and complete your application form. Post submission, you will be contacted for further procedure.

Via Offline- To apply offline, you can visit the bank and submit your application for approval.

Given below are some of the best Visa cards offered by the top banks of India:

Note- The cards mentioned above may also be available on MasterCard or Discover networks.

To make the Visa card payments, follow the steps below:

Step 1- Visit the official website of the bank that has issued your credit card.

Step 2- Login to your account by entering the required details.

Step 3- Go to the ‘Credit Cards’ option and choose your card.

Step 4- Select the bill payment option and choose the payment method to pay the bill.

Visa PayWave is a contactless payment technology that allows the users with enabled Visa cards or mobile phones to make the payment by waving it in front of the reader. Its basic features are:

• The respective card or device must be waved within 2.5 to 5 cm of the reader for successful payments
• No need to enter PIN for transactions of up to Rs. 5,000
• For transactions above Rs. 5,000, you have to enter the PIN even after you wave the Visa card in front of the reader at the POS

Also Read: What are Contactless Cards and Virtual Credit Cards?

Credit cards in India are offered under different networks like Visa, MasterCard and Rupay. To find out which is better: Visa vs MasterCard vs Rupay credit card, checkout the table below:

Q. Which type of Visa Card is best?

A. There are several types of Visa credit cards provided by banks and NBFCs which you can choose from. Depending on your lifestyle and spending habits, you can browse the Visa cards lists given above or go to the bank’s website to choose your best fit.

Q. What if I lose my Visa Credit Card in a foreign country?

A. Visa offers emergency card replacement facility across the world. The universal customer assistance number for the same is +1 303 967 1090. Click here for a detailed list of country-wise phone numbers for such queries.

Q. Can I get special Visa Credit Cards offers?

A. Yes, Visa credit cards come with some exclusive offers. These may vary on the basis of card type and banks that provide the card.

Q. How safe are contactless Visa card payments?

A. Contactless payments through Visa Credit Cards are fairly safe. They use cryptography and secure network processing for security. There is a cap of Rs. 5,000 on contactless payments with an additional ‘zero liability’ benefit provided to the cardholders for all unauthorised purchases. Moreover, the card never leaves the user’s hand which gives them more control.

Q. What is Verified by Visa?

A. Verified by Visa is a password-protected authentication system designed to make online payments more secure. It confirms the identity of the user by requesting a password known only to the cardholder.