IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit Card vs HDFC Diners Club Privilege Credit Card

Joining Fees

₹500

₹2,500

Editor's Rating

3.7

4.3

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
  • Milestone Benefits: Get Rs. 1,500 worth vouchers of Marriott Experience, Decathlon, Barbeque Nation, O2 Spa, or Lakme Salon on spends of Rs. 1.5 lakhs in a calendar quarter
  • Get a Renewal Fee waiver for the next year by spending Rs. 3 Lakhs in the card anniversary year
  • BookMyShow is offering a 'Buy 1 Get 1 Free' deal on weekend tickets for both movies and non-movies. Offer is applicable for shows on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Maximum discount is Rs. 250/ticket, up to 2 free tickets every calendar month 
  • Get 5X Reward Points on Swiggy and Zomato
  • 2 Complimentary Airport lounge access every calendar quarter worldwide
  • Get 4 Reward Points for every Rs. 150 spent
  • Travel benefits: Get up to 10X Rewards on booking flights and stays at over 150 hotels, both domestic and international, by visiting https://offers.smartbuy.hdfcbank.com/diners
  • Up to 50 days of interest-free credit period from the date of purchase
  • Credit Liability Cover: Rs. 9 lakh
  • Foreign Currency Markup: 2% on all foreign currency spends
  • Revolving Credit is available at a nominal interest rate 
  • Get 5X Reward Points on Swiggy and Zomato. Additional 4X RP is capped at 2500 reward points every calendar month
  • Convert big spends into EMI after purchase
  • HDFC Bank Diners Club Privilege Credit Card is enabled for contactless payments
  • Accidental Air Death Cover worth Rs. 1 Crore
  • Emergency overseas hospitalization: up to Rs. 25 lakhs
  • Get Travel Insurance Cover up to Rs 50,000 on baggage delay
  • Credit Liability cover: Up to Rs. 9 Lakh.
  • Earn 4 Reward Points on every Rs. 150 retail spends
  • Earn 20 Reward Points on every Rs 150 spends on Swiggy and Zomato
  • Earn up to 10X Reward Points on Spends Via Smartbuy
  • Enjoy amazing dining benefits & savings with the Good Food Trail Program: Get up to 20% off on all restaurant bill payments via Swiggy Dineout (Choose from 20000 + restaurants). The offer is inclusive of Restaurant and Swiggy Discount. It's valid only on payments done via the Swiggy App
  • Diners Exclusive Offers:

A. Fast Track Airport Experience: Skip the line for check-in and get help with your baggage

B. Dining Delight:  Enjoy exclusive dining offers ranging from gourmet cuisine to local delicacies

C. Luxury Spas: You can enjoy access to some of the best spas in India at discounted rates

D. Small Medium Enterprise (SME): Get customized offers like workspaces, business insurance, and wellness discounts to meet the unique needs of businesses

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

  • Milestone Benefits: Get Rs. 1,500 worth vouchers of Marriott Experience, Decathlon, Barbeque Nation, O2 Spa, or Lakme Salon on spends of Rs. 1.5 lakhs in a calendar quarter
  • BookMyShow is offering a 'Buy 1 Get 1 Free' deal on weekend tickets for both movies and non-movies
  • Earn 4 Reward Points on every Rs. 150 retail spends, Earn 20 Reward Points on every Rs 150 spends on Swiggy and Zomato, and Earn up to 10X Reward Points on Spends Via Smartbuy

Cons

  • High Annual Fees
  • No Cashback on online spends


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