YES BANK Announces Major Credit Card Changes Effective June 15, 2026

Updated on May 27, 2026

Author: MybankingTips Team

YES BANK has announced multiple revisions across its credit card portfolio, including higher forex markup charges, increased cash advance fees, revised fuel surcharge waiver limits, and new reissuance charges.

Most of these changes will come into effect from 15 June 2026, while some revisions will apply from 1 June 2026.

The latest update comes amid a broader trend of credit card devaluations in 2026, with several banks reducing benefits and increasing charges for cardholders.

Increase in Forex Markup Charges

One of the major changes announced by YES BANK is the increase in foreign currency conversion charges on several credit cards.

Forex markup charges are applicable whenever a credit card is used for international transactions or purchases in foreign currency. Even small increases in these charges can significantly impact international travelers and users shopping on overseas websites.

Revised Forex Charges From 15 June 2026

Credit Card Variant Existing Forex Charges Revised Forex Charges

YES Private / YES Private Prime

0.50%

0.50%

Marquee

1%

1%

Reserv / YES First Preferred / YES First Business variants

1.75%

2%

YES Prosperity Business

2.50%

3%

Elite+

2.75%

3%

Select / ACE / Virtual RuPay / Klick variants

2.75%

3.50%

YES Prosperity Rewards / Cashback / POPCLUB / ANQ Phi / Paisabazaar variants

3.40%

3.50%

While premium cards like Marquee and YES Private remain unchanged, most mid-range and entry-level cards will become costlier for international spending.

Higher Cash Advance Charges

Starting 15 June 2026, cash withdrawal charges on YES Bank credit cards will also increase.

New Cash Advance Fee

  • 2.5% of withdrawal amount or ₹650, whichever is higher

Earlier Charges

  • 2.5% or ₹500, whichever was higher

The revised fee will apply on most YES Bank credit cards except:

  • YES Private Credit Cards
  • AI Inside Credit Cards
  • Virtual Credit Cards

Using credit cards for ATM cash withdrawals is generally expensive because interest starts accruing immediately without any interest-free period.

Fuel Surcharge Waiver Transaction Limits Revised

YES Bank has also updated the eligible transaction ranges for fuel surcharge waiver benefits across various cards.

New Fuel Surcharge Waiver Limits

Credit Card Category Eligible Transaction Range

YES Private, Marquee, YES First Business, YES First Preferred variants

₹500 to ₹5,000

Elite+, Reserv variants

₹500 to ₹4,000

ACE, Wellness, Select, Prosperity Cashback variants

₹500 to ₹3,000

Uni / Uni RuPay Credit Card

Up to ₹7,500

Zagg, AI Inside, FREO, NIYO

₹400 to ₹5,000

Additionally, effective 1 June 2026, the POP-Club Credit Card will offer:

  • 1% fuel surcharge waiver
  • Applicable on transactions between ₹1,000 and ₹3,500
  • Maximum waiver capped at ₹100 per statement cycle

Overlimit Facility Reintroduced

From 1 June 2026, YES Bank will reintroduce the Overlimit Facility on credit cards.

This feature allows users to continue making transactions even after crossing their assigned credit limit, subject to approval by the bank.

Overlimit Charges

  • ₹550 + GST per overlimit transaction

The available overlimit amount will depend on:

  • Credit profile
  • Repayment history
  • Internal bank policies

Higher Card Reissuance Charges

Effective 15 June 2026, YES Bank will also revise reissuance charges for plastic credit cards.

Revised Reissuance Fee

  • ₹199 per reissued plastic card

This applies to cards that are:

  • Lost
  • Stolen
  • Damaged

However, no changes have been made for:

  • BYOC Eco-friendly Cards
  • Metal Credit Cards

Impact on Cardholders

The latest revisions may affect users who frequently:

  • Make international transactions
  • Withdraw cash using credit cards
  • Spend heavily on fuel
  • Use overlimit facilities

While the changes may appear small individually, the cumulative impact can significantly increase the overall cost of using credit cards over time.

Bottom Line

The latest revisions by YES BANK clearly indicate the ongoing industry trend of rising charges and gradual reduction in credit card value propositions.

Users often focus only on annual fees while selecting a credit card, but changes in forex markup, cash advance charges, and transaction-related fees can have a much larger impact on long-term usage costs.

Cardholders, especially frequent travelers and high spenders, should carefully review these revised charges and evaluate whether their current YES Bank credit card still matches their spending requirements and usage pattern.