Scapia

Indian travel credit card. Zero forex, Federal Bank issued.

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7.5Solid
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Our take

Desk verdict

Scapia is the Indian travel-card answer, not a current account. Put it next to Niyo (forex prepaid) and a scheduled-bank salary account. Do not list it as a neobank deposit.

Scapia (often misspelt Scrapia) is a Bengaluru travel fintech. The Visa is issued by Federal Bank. That sentence is the product. UPI and in-app flights sit on top. Deposits, if any, are not what you are buying.

Scapia lists Credit card issued by a scheduled bank under RBI (Federal Bank) in India. On safeguarding we currently write: This is a credit card, not a deposit account — Federal Bank is the issuer. Holder / issuer line: Federal Bank. An AML programme is claimed. There is no IBAN-class local rail on the flags we store. We list 1 live markets on the product. As we score the sticker: monthly Nil joining / annual on the core travel card (confirm live offer); FX 0% forex markup on the travel card — the whole pitch; ATM Credit cash advance, not a debit ATM product. This desk would open it for: Indians who want a travel credit card with a named scheduled-bank issuer.

What it does well: Issuer is Federal Bank, not a mystery NBFC; Zero forex is a real tariff, not a slogan; App is built for trips. What to watch: Credit, not a salary account; Rewards maths moves; Credit-limit anxiety on long trips. Desk score 7.5 / 10 (safety 7.4, fees 8.8, features 8.0, app 8.6). Last verified 2026-08-01. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India; founded 2022. None of this is advice — it is a file so you can read the entity before the card colour.

Best for: Indians who want a travel credit card with a named scheduled-bank issuer.

Pros

  • +Issuer is Federal Bank, not a mystery NBFC
  • +Zero forex is a real tariff, not a slogan
  • +App is built for trips
  • +Virtual + physical

Cons

  • Credit, not a salary account
  • Rewards maths moves
  • Credit-limit anxiety on long trips
  • Not a DICGC deposit

Account facts

Platforms
iOS · Android
Account types
Federal Bank Scapia credit card · UPI
Partner bank
Federal Bank
Minimum balance
N/A (card)
Lowest monthly fee
₹0 card fee on core
Who can open
Indian residents
Availability
India

How it actually works

Custody
Bank balance
Local rails
UPI / INR
Built for
Personal · Travel
Settlement
Card auth in seconds
Review risk
Bank-grade; still not freeze-proof
Pay surface
visa · physical · virtual · Google Pay

Safety

This is a credit card, not a deposit account — Federal Bank is the issuer

Holder / issuer: Federal Bank

  • RBI (Federal Bank)Credit card issued by a scheduled bank · India

Fees

Monthly
Nil joining / annual on the core travel card (confirm live offer)
FX markup
0% forex markup on the travel card — the whole pitch
ATM
Credit cash advance, not a debit ATM product

Features

  • IBAN
  • Fee-free core
  • Multi-currency
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay
  • Virtual card
  • Physical card
  • Metal card
  • Crypto
  • Stocks
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Halal
  • Zero-forex Visa
  • Travel bookings in-app
  • Federal Bank issuer
  • UPI on credit (where enabled)
  • Virtual card

Score

Safety25%
7.4
Fees20%
8.8
Features15%
8.0
App15%
8.6
Global15%
5.2
Support10%
6.6

Change log

Full log
  1. Licence

    Federal Bank as credit-card issuer

    Zero-forex travel card. Credit, not a deposit account.

  2. Licence

    Federal Bank as credit-card issuer

    Zero-forex travel card. Credit, not a deposit account.

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FAQ

Is Scapia a bank?+

Scapia holds a banking-style licence (RBI (Federal Bank)). Still read the legal entity on the statement, not the app icon.

How is money protected?+

This is a credit card, not a deposit account — Federal Bank is the issuer

Where is Scapia available?+

We list 1 market desk on the desk. Residency and onboarding rules still sit with Scapia.

Card and wallets?+

visa · physical · virtual · Google Pay

Ratings and reviews

4.5 / 5 from 2 published reviews on this desk.

  • Kavya L.

    India· 2026-08-27NeoBankDB

    Rewards on flights are the hook. Credit, not a current account.

  • Rohan D.

    India· 2026-08-27Verified user

    Zero-forex travel card that actually posts. Federal Bank is the issuer — that is the point.

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