Who is Manish Dhameja? Meet the Indian man who holds Guinness World Records for largest collection of…, hails from…

According to the official website of the Guinness World Records, the largest collection of valid credit cards is 1638.

Thousands of people hold Guinness World Records for demonstrating remarkable and exceptional abilities. Many of these records can be based on unique collections of objects or even unbelievable stunts. No matter the record, they all showcase originality and human spirit. One record that stands out is the largest collection of valid credit cards. While many people see credit cards as only being used to shop and pay bills, one man turned credit cards into an entire collection for a Guinness World Record.

Who is Manish Dhameja and what is he famous for?

According to the official website of the Guinness World Records, the largest collection of valid credit cards is 1638. It was achieved by Manish Dhameja, who hails from Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The record was made on 30 April 2021.

What Guinness World Record does he hold?

“I think my life was incomplete without credit cards. I just love credit cards. I enjoy complementary travelling, railway lounge, airport lounge, food, spa, hotel vouchers, complementary domestic flight tickets, complementary shopping vouchers, complementary movies tickets, complementary golf sessions, complimentary fuel etc. by reaching milestone and using rewards points, airmiles and cashback,” Manish Dhameja was quoted as saying to the Guinness World Records.

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

1. One man turned credit cards into an entire collection for a Guinness World Record.
2. The largest collection of valid credit cards is 1638.
3. It was achieved by Manish Dhameja, who hails from Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
4. The record was made on 30 April 2021.

“I remember the day On 8 November 2016, the Government of India announced the demonetisation of all 500 Indian Rupee and 1,000 Indian Rupee banknotes of the Mahatma Gandhi Series. This decision of government of India had created big panic in India and everyone was waiting in front of bank for new currency on big queue. That time credit card played an important role in my life. I don’t have to rush for cash in bank and I was just enjoying spending money digitally through Credit cards.”