When you apply for a credit card, you are required to submit a range of different documents. While the list of documents to be submitted may vary depending on the card issuer and the employment category, there’s a basic set of documents that every applicant must submit. Here’s a closer look at some of the most common documents required for a credit card.
PAN
Aadhaar
Driving licence
Passport
Voter ID
Ration card
Arms licence
Any other legally acceptable identification document signed by a gazetted officer
Aadhaar
Passport
Voter ID
Driving licence
Lease or rent agreement
Latest utility bill
Ration card
Property documents like title deed
Latest bank account statement
Pay slips for the previous 3 months
Bank statement for the previous 3 months
Form 16 issued by your employer
Latest Income Tax Return (ITR) along with the computation of income
Certified financial documents of the business (in the case of self-employed applicants)
Depending on the category of applicants that you belong to and the type of card you are applying for, the documents required for credit card application may vary slightly. Check out the details of these documents below.
Since salaried individuals have a regular source of income, it is usually easier for them to obtain a credit card in India. If you are a salaried applicant, you may typically have to provide the following documents to apply for a credit card.
a) A copy of any one of the following identity proof documents:
Aadhaar card
Passport
Voter ID
Driving licence
Ration card
Arms licence
Freedom fighter’s ID card
Any photo ID that is legally acceptable, duly signed by a gazetted officer
b) A copy of any one of the following address proof documents:
Passport
Aadhaar card
Voter ID
Ration card
Driving licence
Lease/Rent agreement
Property documents
Utility bills generated over the previous three months
c) A copy of any one of the following income proof documents -
Salary slips received for the previous three months
Bank statements from the last six months
Form 16
Latest Income Tax Return (ITR)
Self-employed individuals can also apply for credit cards by submitting the required documents. If you are not a salaried employee, and are instead self-employed, these are the credit card documents you may need to provide.
a) A copy of any one of the following identity proof documents -
PAN card
Aadhaar card
Passport
Voter ID
Driving licence
Ration card
Arms licence
Freedom fighter’s ID card
Any photo ID that is legally acceptable, duly signed by a gazetted officer
b) A copy of any one of the following address proof documents -
Passport
Aadhaar card
Voter ID
Ration card
Driving licence
Lease/Rent agreement
Property documents
Utility bills generated over the previous three months
c) A copy of any one of the following income proof documents -
Bank statements from the last six months
Latest Income Tax Return (ITR)
Financial documents duly certified
Proof of business continuity
Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) can also apply for certain credit cards in India. If you are an NRI looking to apply for a credit card in your home country, you may need to have the following paperwork ready.
a) A copy of any one of the following identity proof documents -
Passport
Driving licence
b) A copy of any one of the following address proof documents -
Passport
Voter ID
Driving licence
Lease or rental agreement for a property in India
Title deeds of a property that you own in India
Any Indian utility bills generated over the previous three months
Original statements of a bank account held with a bank in India
c) A copy of any one of the following income proof documents -
Bank statements for an account held with an overseas bank
Any other credit card statements
An appointment letter issued by the company or organisation in which you are employed
Any ID card issued by your employing company or organisation
Some banks and credit card issuers in India offer cards specifically for students. If you are an eligible student who wishes to own a credit card, you may need to submit the following credit card documents as a part of the application process.
a) A copy of any one of the following identity proof documents -
PAN
Aadhaar
Passport
Voter ID
Driving licence
b) A copy of any one of the following address proof documents -
Passport
Voter ID
Driving licence
Ration Card
Utility bills generated over the previous three months
c) A copy of any one of the following age proof documents -
School certificate
Birth certificate
Passport
Voter ID
d) A copy of any one of the following college/university enrollment proof documents -
College ID
Admission Slip
Study certificate issued by your college/university
If the credit card you wish to apply for is a forex card or a travel credit card, the following documents may be required by the card issuer.
a) In the Case of Salaried or Self-Employed Individuals
PAN card
Passport
Valid visa
Travel tickets
Form A2
b) In the Case of Student Travellers
Passport
Form A2
Appointment Letter (in case of employed individuals)
Admission Letter or University ID (in case of student applicants)
To get a credit card without a salary slip, you need to submit your bank statements. This holds proof that your employer has been crediting the salary into your bank account monthly.
The minimum age to get a credit card in India is 18 years. Some banks or financial institutions give a credit card at the age of 25 as an applicant is usually more financially stable by that age and can meet the minimum salary requirements by the age of 25.
You can visit the bank's official website to see if you are eligible to get a credit card of your choice. Usually, the eligibility criteria include a good financial history, a stable source of income, and a credit score of at least 650+ points. If you meet these minimum criteria, you can go ahead and apply for a credit card.
Yes. Every applicant has to mandatorily submit the entire list of credit card documents while making an application. Failure to do so can lead to the card issuer rejecting the credit card application.
The three primary documents that you need to submit to apply for a credit card include - identity proof, address proof and income proof. In addition to this, depending on the card issuer and your employment category, you may be required to submit a few additional documents.
To apply for a credit card, you need to first fill out the credit card application form. Then, attach the list of credit card documents as required by the card issuer. Sign the application and submit it along with the list of documents.
Once the issuer thoroughly verifies the documents and is satisfied, your application will be approved and the credit card will be dispatched to the address mentioned by you. Keep in mind that during the verification stage, the card issuer may request you to submit additional documents.