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Standard Chartered
VISA
Manhattan

Standard Chartered Manhattan

Entry-level cashback card with 5% back at groceries and supermarkets for a ₹999 annual fee, waivable at ₹1,20,000 annual spend.

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Last reviewed 17 July 2026

Fees

Joining fee

₹999

Annual fee

₹999

Waiver: Renewal fee reversed within 60 days of levy if annual card spend is ₹1,20,000 or more in the preceding year

Eligibility

Age: 21–65 yrs

Employment: salaried, self employed, business owner

Rewards

groceries5% cashback(cap ₹500 cashback/1mo)
all other2x points

Welcome benefits

  • • 5,000 Reward Points credited within 60 days of payment of the ₹999+GST joining fee

Perks

  • ✓Forex markup: 3.5%
  • ✓5% cashback at groceries, supermarkets, and departmental stores (per Visa/Mastercard Merchant Category Code classification); 3 Reward Points per ₹150 spent on all other categories
  • ✓Cashback requires a minimum transaction of ₹1,000 per swipe; capped at ₹150 per transaction and ₹500 per statement cycle across all cards on the account, including supplementary cards
  • ✓Cashback redemption requires a minimum balance of ₹1,500 and can only be redeemed in multiples of ₹500 (revised from a ₹500 minimum/₹50 multiples structure, effective 16 March 2024 for an earlier revision and further tightened in a later revision)
  • ✓Reward point redemption requires a minimum of 500 points and carries a ₹99 handling/courier fee per request
  • ✓Fuel surcharge of ₹10 or 1% of the transaction (whichever is higher) applies with no waiver on this card
  • ✓Access to Standard Chartered's 'Good Life' programme, offering periodic partner discounts across dining, shopping, and travel (offers are time-limited and vary)
  • ✓Cash advance fee of 3% of the withdrawal amount, subject to a minimum of ₹300
  • ✓1% (plus applicable taxes) processing fee applies on rent payments made via the card, effective 2 April 2023
  • ✓Card replacement fee: nil
  • ✓Lifetime-free supplementary cards; supplementary cards do not carry joining offers

Common questions

What is the annual fee on the Standard Chartered Manhattan?
The joining fee is ₹999. The annual fee is ₹999. Renewal fee reversed within 60 days of levy if annual card spend is ₹1,20,000 or more in the preceding year
What are the reward rates on the Standard Chartered Manhattan?
Standard Chartered Manhattan earns 5% cashback on groceries, 2x points on all other spends.
Does the Standard Chartered Manhattan offer airport lounge access?
No, the Standard Chartered Manhattan does not include complimentary airport lounge access.
Who is eligible for the Standard Chartered Manhattan?
Applicants typically need a minimum age of 21, and must be salaried or self employed or business owner. Exact criteria are set by Standard Chartered and can vary by application.

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5% cashback· cap ₹500 cashback/1mo
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2x points
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