BOI SwaDhan Rupay Platinum vs IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit Card

• SwaDhan Rupay Platinum Credit Card is issued against TDR
• The Card is valid in India, Nepal and all foreign centers across the Globe, wherever Rupay logo is displayed
• Avail 2 StarPoints on every Rs. 100 on regular spends, and 3 StarPoints on every Rs. 100 on spends at merchant falling under the Preferred Category
• Fuel Transaction Surcharge: 1% of transaction amount 

• 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

Pros

• Redeem StarPoints to get free gifts, merchandise and services from BOI redemption platform. The platform of free gifts, merchandise and services includes: Airline tickets, Personalized products, Bus tickets, Movie tickets, Entertainment products, Electronic items, Family, Home, Fashion & Beauty products, Music and Sports products, and Limited-time Seasonal Rewardz, etc
• Interest free credit for up to 51 days and revolving credit at preferential rate
• EMI at POS facility available on POS that are managed/owned by M/S WorldLine Private Limited irrespective of Bank

Cons

• No Golf Privileges 
• No Airport Lounge access 

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