Punjab National Bank FD-backed card facility allows a credit limit of up to 80% of the principal amount of the selected FD(s). It is subject to a minimum credit limit of ₹10,000 and a maximum of ₹4 lakh under the PNB ONE facility.
Your FD is the security — no salary slips or credit history needed
Higher your deposit, higher your spending power
Timely payments help you establish or repair your credit history

The table below shows the main characteristics of the Punjab National Bank credit card in comparison to FD such as secured credit limit, card variants that can be used, the amount of the FD, fees, and other relevant conditions.
| Feature | Details |
| Card Name | PNB Credit Card Against Fixed Deposit |
| Applicable Card Variants | PNB RuPay Platinum, PNB Classic and PNB Gold |
| Minimum FD Amount | ₹13,000 |
| Maximum FD Amount | ₹5,00,000 through PNB ONE |
| Credit Limit Against FD | Up to 80% of the principal amount of the selected FD(s) |
| Minimum Credit Limit | ₹10,000 |
| Maximum Credit Limit | ₹4,00,000 through the digital PNB ONE |
| Joining Fee | Nil for credit cards issued against bank's lien on FD |
| Annual Fee | Nil for credit cards issued against bank's lien on FD |
| Interest Rate on FD-backed Card | 1.5% per month for cards against Fixed Deposit on revolving credit |
| Interest-Free Period | 20–50 days on eligible retail purchases, subject to applicable conditions |
| Income Proof Required? | No income proof required |
| Documentation | Zero documentation under the digital PNB ONE journey |
| Minimum FD Tenure | 30 days; for PNB ONE applications, the FDR should have been opened at least 30 days before applying |
| FD Ownership | FD must be in a single name with operation mode as Self |
| Lien on FD | Lien is marked on all selected FD(s) |
| Application Channel | PNB ONE mobile banking app |
| Card Delivery | 7–10 working days after application sanction |
*Card terms updated as of August 2026 and last verified on 31 August 2026.
The table below compares the PNB FD backed credit card variants offered by the digital FD-backed credit card. The credit limit will be calculated according to the chosen FD principal and limited to ₹4 lakh under the PNB ONE conditions.
| Card Variant | Minimum FD | Credit Limit | Joining Fee | Annual Fee |
| PNB RuPay Platinum (On RuPay Platform) | ₹13,000 | Up to 80% | Nil | Nil |
| PNB Classic (On VISA Platform) | ₹13,000 | Up to 80% | Nil | Nil |
| PNB Gold (On VISA Platform) | ₹13,000 | Up to 80% | Nil | Nil |
A Punjab National Bank credit card against FD is a secured way to get liquidity without closing your deposits. It comes with these advantages:
The factors below explain the eligibility criteria of the PNB credit card against FD.
The PNB FD backed credit card is the digital application process. PNB states that the PNB ONE process involves zero documentation. The applicants can utilise their current PNB ONE profile and valid FD information to fill the application.
PNB credit cards can be digitally applied for by eligible PNB customers against fixed deposits using the PNB ONE mobile banking application. The process enables customers to choose the eligible FD(s), see the approved credit limit and pick the available card type.
The steps to apply for Punjab National Bank secured credit card against an FD are as follows:
The PNB ONE facility is the specified digital route for applying for a credit card against eligible FDs. Customers applying for branch application should communicate with PNB branches to find out the relevant eligibility, documentation, and process of getting the card issued.
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