IDFC Club Vistara Credit Card vs HDFC Bank Infinia Metal Edition Credit Card

Joining Fees

₹4,999

₹12,500

Editor's Rating

4.3

4.6

Key Features

Complimentary Club Vistara Silver Membership:
• Priority airport check in
• Increased Check-In Baggage allowance within and outside India
• Priority Waitlist Clearance & Complimentary In flight Wi-fi

Power Up Your Spends:
• Earn up to 6 CV Points on all spends including Utility bill payments, Insurance, Fuel, Rent & Wallet Load
A. 6 CV Points: Spends up to Rs. 1 lakh
B. 4 CV Points: Spends above Rs. 1 lakh
C. 10 CV Points: On dining spends on cardholder’s birthday
D. 1 CV Point: On every Fuel, Insurance, Utility, Rent & Wallet Load spend

Bonus CV Points:
• Get up to 6000 bonus CV Points on crossing monthly spend milestones in the first 3 months
A. Earn up to 6000 CV points by spending minimum Rs.30,000/- every month for 3 applicable billing cycles

Spend Milestone Benefits:
• Unlock up to 5 Premium Economy Ticket Vouchers every anniversary year

Airport Lounge Access:
• Enjoy 8 complimentary visits to domestic airport lounges and spas along with 4 complimentary visits to international airport lounges yearly
A.  2 complimentary visits to domestic airport lounges and spas per quarter
B. 1 complimentary visit to international airport lounge per quarter

* Competitive forex mark-up of just 2.99% on international transactions

* Fuel Surcharge of 1%

  • Metallic Card
  • Enjoy complimentary nights and buffet at participating ITC hotels: Book a stay for 3-nights and simply pay for two at participating ITC hotels. Also avail 1+1 complimentary buffet at the participating ITC hotels 
  • In the preceding 12 months, spend 10 lakhs or more to avail renewal membership fee waived off for next year. The Renewal benefit 12,500 Reward Points will be availed upon fee realization and card activation
  • Enjoy unlimited complimentary golf games at leading courses in India and selected courses across the globe. Unlimited complimentary Golf coaching at selected golf courses in India
  • Lowest markup fee of 2% on foreign currency transactions
  • Zero Lost card liability 
  • Enjoy up to 50 days of interest-free period
  • Revolving Credit is available at nominal interest rate
  • Global Personal Concierge -24 X 7
  • Enjoy unlimited complimentary airport lounge access domestic and international using Priority Pass. This benefit is also available for add-on Priority Pass holders
  • Enjoy wonderful dining benefits with the Good Food Trail program: HDFC Bank x Swiggy Dineout - Good food Trail- Indulge in wonderful discounts by obtaining FLAT 15% EXTRA OFF on dining bills at 35K+ restaurants!
  • Get 1% fuel surcharge waiver at fuel stations in India on transactions between Rs. 400 and Rs. 1,00,000
  • You can convert big spends into EMI after the purchase
  • The credit card is enabled for contactless payments 
  • Accidental Air Death cover worth Rs. 3 Crore
  • Emergency overseas hospitalization up to Rs. 50 lakhs in case of emergency
  • Credit Shield Cover for up to Rs. 9 lakhs
  • Obtain 5 Reward Points on every Rs. 150 retail spending including Insurance, Utilities and Education
  • Earn up to 10 times Reward Points on travel and shopping spends on Smartbuy 

Editor's Review

Pros

* Enjoy 12 complimentary golf lessons and 4 complimentary rounds of golf every year, and  50% Off on the green fee beyond complimentary sessions
* Get trip cancellation cover up to Rs. 10,000 on flight and hotel booking (2 claims annually)
* Air Accident Cover of Rs. 1 crore, Personal Accident Cover of Rs 10,00,000 and Lost Card Liability Cover of Rs. 50,000, and Additional Coverage for loss of checked-in baggage, delay of checked-in baggage, loss of passport & other documents, and flight delay of USD 1200

Cons
* For some individuals, the membership fees might seem high
* The reward redemption charge is Rs. 99

Pros

  • Unlimited lounge access at domestic and international airports
  • Unlimited complimentary golf games at premier golf courses
  • Complimentary nights and buffet at participating ITC hotels

Cons

  • The card doesn’t offer any yearly or monthly benefits
  • No cashback as such
  • Joining fee on higher side


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