IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit Card vs HDFC Bank Freedom Credit Card

Joining Fees

₹500

₹500

Editor's Rating

3.7

3

Key Features

  • 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
  • Earn 1 reward point on every spend of Rs. 150 and above
  • Redeem points for cashback
  • Get a gift voucher worth Rs. 1000 on annual spends of Rs. 90,000 and higher
  • Get a welcome and renewal benefit of 500 reward points on fee realization
  • Earn 25X reward points on your birthday spends
  • 10X reward points on PayZapp & SmartBuy spends
  • Earn 5X reward points for spends on dining/ movies/ groceries/ railways/ taxis
  • If annual spends are below Rs. 50,000, renew the card for a nominal fee of Rs. 500
  • Fuel fee waiver of 1%, capped at Rs. 250 per statement cycle (Applicable on minimum transaction of Rs.400 and maximum of Rs.5,000 ) GST will be applicable
  • Enjoy safe and secure transactions with chip-enabled cards
  • Zero liability on the lost card if reported immediately
  • HDFC Bank Freedom Credit Card has been enabled for contactless payments, hence, enjoy doing fast, convenient and secure payments at retail outlets.
  • Spend Rs. 50,000 in a year and get a waiver of next year’s annual membership
  • Obtain up to 3 add on credit cards for free

Editor's Review

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

Pros

  • Spend Rs. 50,000 in a year and get a waiver of next year’s annual membership
  • Pay only 1.99% interest per month if card is issued against fixed deposit
  • Zero liability on lost card if reported immediately

Cons

  • No golf/coaching sessions
  • No complimentary Airport Lounge access


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