HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Metal Edition Credit Card vs 6E Rewards XL – Indigo HDFC Bank Credit Card

* Unlimited Airport lounge access in India and worldwide for primary and add-on card members
* 6 Complimentary Golf games every quarter across the finest courses in the world 
* Obtain complimentary Annual memberships of Club Marriott, Amazon Prime, Swiggy One as Welcome Benefit (This benefit can be availed by spending Rs. 1.5 Lakh within the first 90 days of card issuance)
* Avail 10,000 Bonus Reward Points on spends of Rs. 4 lakh every calendar quarter
* Earn 2X Reward Points on Weekend Dining
* Earn 5 Reward Points for every Rs. 150 retail spends
* Earn up to 10X Reward Points on spends via SmartBuy
* Up to 50 days of interest-free credit period 
* Credit liability cover worth Rs. 9 lakh
* 2% on all foreign currency spends
* You can convert big spends into EMI after the purchase 
* Enjoy contactless payments on HDFC Bank POS machines 
* Air accident insurance cover worth Rs. 2 Crore
* Emergency overseas hospitalisation: Rs. 50 Lacs
* Travel Insurance Cover up to Rs. 55,000 on baggage delay beyond 8 hours for international flight 
* Get the Renewal Fee waived for the next renewal year by spending Rs. 8 Lakhs in 12 Months  
* Credit Liability Cover of up to Rs. 9 Lakh
* Fast-Track Airport Experience
* The Small Medium Enterprise (SME) program offers customized solutions like workspaces, business insurance, and wellness discounts to meet small and medium-sized businesses' needs

• Get 5 6E Rewards per Rs. 100 Spends on flights booking on IndiGo App/Website
• Gain 3 6E Rewards per Rs. 100 Spends on Grocery, Dining and Entertainment
• Get 2 6E Rewards per Rs. 100 on all other spends
• You are entitled to 8 complimentary domestic airport lounge accesses per year, which are distributed as 2 accesses per quarter
• Discounted Convenience Fee on IndiGo tickets-Rs.150 per pax
• Exclusive Dining Privileges: Enjoy the benefits of the Good Food Trail Dining program at premium restaurants across top cities
• Markup fee of 2.5% on all foreign currency transactions
• Zero Lost card liability 
• Up to 50 days of interest-free period from the date of purchase
• Enjoy Revolving Credit at a nominal interest rate
• Domestic Lounge Access – VISA / Mastercard Card: 8 Complimentary Domestic Lounge Access per calendar year (2 in a quarter) 
• Mastercard Offers & Benefits: Cardholders of the 6E Rewards XL- IndiGo HDFC Bank Credit Card can enjoy exclusive offers and benefits curated by Mastercard across various categories including travel, dining, shopping and more
• Convert big spends into EMI after purchase
• The card is enabled for contactless payments

Important update: Starting 1st January 2024, earn 2% 6E Rewards for every Rs. 100 spent on fuel, with a monthly cap of 500 6E Rewards

Pros

* Enjoy wonderful dining benefits with the Good Food Trail program
* Obtain up to 25% savings off on all restaurant bill payments via Swiggy Dineout 
* The Dining Delight program provides distinct dining offers ranging from gourmet cuisine to local delicacies.
* Enjoy access to some of the best spas in India at special rates

Cons

* No complimentary offers for movie tickets
* The travel benefits only come only in the form of lounge access, there are no air miles or co-branded benefits provided
* Joining fee is on higher side

Pros

• Get 8 complimentary domestic lounge access
• Complimentary ticket worth Rs. 3000 as a welcome benefit
• Get 5 6E Rewards per Rs. 100 Spends on flights booking on IndiGo App/Website

Cons

• No golf benefits are provided
• No international airport lounge access