Apollo SBI Card vs IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit Card

Joining Fees

₹499

₹500

Editor's Rating

3.2

3.7

Key Features

  • Get complimentary Apollo Gold Tier Membership
  • Get 3X Reward Points on every Rs. 100 spent on all Apollo services
  • Get 10% Instant Discount at Select Apollo Services
  • On every Rs. 100 spent on Dining, Movies & Entertainment, get 2X Reward Points
  • Avail 5 Reward Points for every Rs. 100 spent on the IRCTC ticketing website and Rail Connect App
  • Get 1 Reward Point for every Rs. 100 spent on all other spends
  • Avail an additional 5% cashback on train ticket bookings via HDFC Bank SmartBuy
  • 8 complimentary access to selected IRCTC Executive Lounges every year (2 per quarter)
  • Get a 1% transaction charges waiver on transactions done on the IRCTC ticketing website and Rail Connect App
  • Spend Rs. 1,50,000 or more in one year before Credit Card renewal and get the renewal fee waived off
  • Up to 50 days of interest-free period from the date of purchase
  • Revolving Credit available at a nominal interest rate
  • 1% fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations in India on transactions between Rs. 400 and Rs. 5,000
  • Milestone Benefits: Get a gift voucher valued at Rs. 500 when you make quarterly spends of Rs. 30,000 or more (every 90 days from the date of issue)
  • IRCTC Executive Lounge Benefits: Get 8 complimentary access to selected IRCTC Executive Lounges every year (2 per quarter)
  • It is now possible to link IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit Card to select UPI apps: PayZapp/ GPay/ PhonePe/ Mobikwik/ PayTM/ BHIM/ Slice
  • A maximum of 500 reward points can be earned on UPI spends in a calendar month using the IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit Card
  • Convert big spends into EMI after purchase
  • The IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit Card is equipped with contactless payment technology for added convenience and speed

Editor's Review

Pros                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

  • Convert Reward Point into Health Credits
  • Get 10% Instant Discount at Select Apollo Services
  • Complimentary Apollo Gold Tier Membership                                                                                                       

Cons 

  • The reward points earned can only be redeemed to avail services at Apollo Healthcare Centers and related stores
  • The complimentary OneApollo Silver Tier Membership doesn’t add much value as it could be availed by simply enrolling for the program for a decent cost or even for free. If they had to give this benefit, they should have probably offered a Gold Tier Membership to the program, which otherwise requires the person to spend a high fee for it in a year
  • No Golf/coaching sessions

Pros

  • Complimentary access to Executive Lounges of IRTC
  • 5 Reward Points for every Rs. 100 spent on the IRCTC ticketing website and Rail Connect App
  • Get 1 Reward Point for every Rs. 100 spent on all other spends

Cons

  • No golf benefits are provided
  • No airport lounge access
  • No movie and dining benefits


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