IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit Card vs IRCTC RBL Bank Credit Card

• 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

• Level up the travel with up to 40X benefits! The card has annual fee of Rs. 500, so the cardholder can end up with benefits worth up to Rs. 20,000 annually by shopping, dining, travel bookings, and more with this Card. That’s 40 times the value of the annual fee
• Redeem the Reward Points directly on IRCTC at incredible value - 1 Reward Point = Rs. 1
• Navigate the daily commutes effortlessly at metro and bus stations by simply tapping the card
• Enjoy a seamless payment process by using UPI, simply scan and pay for a smooth transaction process
• 8 complimentary (2 visits per quarter) lounge access at railway stations
• Enjoy Rs. 5,000 cancellation protection in case a train is cancelled at the last minute
• Transaction charges of 1% will be reversed on IRCTC RBL Bank Credit Card. Max Rs. 200 surcharge waiver per month on transaction up to Rs. 5,000
• Get 5 Reward Points per Rs. 200 spent on train ticket bookings via the IRCTC website or App
• Get 3 Reward Points per Rs. 200 swiped on FASTag recharge from RBL Bank Digital Channels/NCMC Reload/UTS App
• Along with getting rewards on train tickets, cardholder can also avail 2 Reward Points per Rs. 200 spent on booking flights, hotels and cruises from the IRCTC website or App
• Get 1 Reward Point per Rs. 200 spent everywhere

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

• 8 complimentary (2 visits per quarter) lounge access at railway stations and get Rs. 5,000 cancellation protection in case a train is cancelled at the last minute
• Avail 2 Reward Points per Rs. 200 spent on booking flights, hotels and cruises from the IRCTC website or App
• Welcome benefits

Cons

• No dining or movie benefits
• No golf benefits
• No international/domestic airport lounge access