InterMiles HDFC Bank Signature Credit Card vs IDFC FIRST Select Credit Card

Joining Fees

₹2,500

₹0

Editor's Rating

3.6

2.75

Key Features

  • Renewal Benefits

A. Continue the exciting journey with 3,000 InterMiles upon spending Rs. 6,000 with in first 30 days of Anniversary date

Experience savings on Flight & Hotel bookings:

A. Get Rs. 750  Flight Discount vouchers

B. Get Rs. 1000  Hotel Discount vouchers

Do note that these Renewal benefits are only applicable on realization of membership fee

  • Get 6 InterMiles on every Rs. 150 spent on retail spends
  • Get 12 InterMiles on every Rs 150 spent on every flight ticket booked on https://flights.intermiles.com
  • Get 12 InterMiles on every Rs. 150 spent on every Hotel booked via Interbook.intermiles.com
  • Privileges on Etihad Airways

A. Obtain 5% discount on Etihad Airways Economy Class tickets booked on http://flights.intermiles.com

B. Obtain 10% discount on Etihad Airways Business Class tickets booked on http://flights.intermiles.com

C. Avail 2.5X bonus InterMiles for Etihad Airways tickets booked on http://flights.intermiles.com

  • Domestic Lounge Program: Be greeted with luxury each time when traveling, with access to selected lounges at airports in India with the bank’s network partners
  • VISA Lounge Program: Get 16 complimentary visits Per Year (4 per quarter)
  • MasterCard Lounge Program: Get 16 complimentary visits (4 per quarter)
  • Priority Pass Membership: Get Priority pass membership that provides complimentary enrollment worth $99 into the Priority Pass Program. It allows preferential access to more than 600 airport lounges around the world, and a well deserved rest, refreshment along with the use of business facilities like phones, fax, Internet access and conference rooms
  • Primary Card holders can get up to 5 free visits to the International Lounges every year
  • 1% fuel surcharge waiver at fuel stations in India on minimum transaction of Rs. 400
  • Zero liability on lost card
  • Revolving Credit is available at an interest rate of 3.6% per month
  • Avail up to 50 days of free credit period from the date of purchase
  • Avail up to 3 Add-on Cards
  • Save up to 20% on dining bills paid via Dineout Pay via the credit card. Get 15% Dineout Discount plus Additional 5% HDFC Bank Discount
  • Get 3X Reward Points on Spends till Rs. 20,000 in a statement cycle
  • Get 10X Reward Points on crossing spends of Rs. 20,000 in a statement cycle and on birthdays
  • Avail 1X Reward Points on Insurance premium and Utility bill payments
  • Use the Reward points to instantly pay for online or in-store purchases
  • Get 3X Reward Points on rental and property management transactions
  • Avail ‘Buy One, Get One' offer on movie tickets up to Rs. 125 on Paytm mobile app. This is valid twice per month
  • Enjoy 300+ Brand Offers all year long
  • Get up to 20% discount at 1500+ restaurants
  • Complimentary Roadside Assistance worth Rs. 1,399
  • 1% Fuel Surcharge Waiver up to Rs. 300 per month at all fuel stations in India, on transactions between Rs. 200 and Rs. 5000
  • Air Accident Cover of Rs. 1 Crore
  • Personal Accident Cover of Rs. 5,00,000
  • Lost Card Liability Cover of Rs. 50,000
  • Comprehensive Travel Insurance Cover of Rs. 22,500
  • Convert all transactions above Rs. 2,500 into easy and convenient EMIs on the mobile app
  • Instant EMI conversion for all online transactions above Rs. 2,500 on the bank’s OTP page
  • Enjoy convenient transfer of balances from other bank credit cards with the bank’s balance transfer privilege

 

Premium Benefits includes as follows:

  • Availing 2 complimentary Domestic airport lounge visits per quarter, on spending Rs. 20,000 every month  
  • Availing 4 complimentary railway lounge visits per quarter
  • Cancellation For Any Reason (CFAR) insurance: Get cancellation cover for up to 2 claims up to Rs. 10,000, will be available for hotel and flight booking cancellations.

 

VISA Offers are as follows:

  • Airport Meet & Greet - Avail discounts on Airport Fast Track immigration service worldwide
  • Airport Transfers - Enjoy discounts on Airport transfer limousine service across in more than 3000 cities across 83 countries
  • Concierge 
  • Luxury Hotel Collection – Get access to over 900 luxury hotels around the globe with premium benefits such as automatic room upgrade upon arrival, Complimentary in-room Wi-Fi, Complimentary continental breakfast, VIP Guest status, 3PM check-out upon request and others

 

MasterCard Offers are as follows:

  • Limo Service Airport Pick Up and Drop 
  • Airport Meet & Assist - Cardholders will get assistance through the airport with all aspects of their departure and arrivals
  • Get 4 complimentary Golf rounds and 12 complimentary Golf lessons per calendar year

Editor's Review

Pros

  • InterMiles as welcome benefit and reward points
  • Domestic and international lounge access with Priority Pass
  • Save up to 20% on dining bills paid via Dineout Pay via the credit card. Get 15% Dineout Discount plus Additional 5% HDFC Bank Discount

Cons

  • InterMiles can only be used for travel related bookings on the InterMiles website
  • There are other travel credit cards that offer more redemption options
  • No golf or movie benefits

Pros

  • Get 10X Reward Points on crossing spends of Rs. 20,000 in a statement cycle and on birthdays
  • Domestic airport and railway lounge access
  • Get 3X Reward Points on rental and property management transactions

Cons

  • No International Airport Lounge access
  • Welcome gift voucher is only provided on spending Rs. 5000 or more within 30 days of card generation
  • No Priority Pass facility


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