IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit Card vs Paytm HDFC 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

• As a Milestone Benefit, avail up to Rs. 1200 cashback annually - 1% Cashback upon spending Rs.10,000 every month (Non-EMI, Non-Wallet and Non-Rental Spends)
• The First Year Fee will get waived upon spending Rs. 30,000 (Non-EMI spends) within the first 90 days. The Renewal Year Fee will get waived upon spending Rs. 50,000 (Non-EMI spends) in the 12 months period. Monthly fee will get waived off on retail spends of Rs. 5000 in a month (Non-EMI spends)
• Avail 3% Cashback on purchases on Paytm [Recharge + Utility + Movies + Mini App]
• Avail 2% Cashback on all other Select Paytm Spends
• Avail 1% Cashback on all other Retail Spends
• Enjoy up to 50 days of interest-free period
• Avail up to 4 complimentary add-on cards    
• Zero Lost card liability 
• Get 1% fuel surcharge waiver at fuel stations in India on transactions between Rs. 400 and Rs. Rs. 5,000
• Enjoy up to 20% discount on partnered restaurants via Dineout

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

• The card is most useful for those who use Paytm daily users of Paytm
• Decent cashback and offers on spends made with Paytm
• Enjoy up to 20% discount on partnered restaurants via Dineout

Cons

• No airport lounge access
• No rewards as such
• The cashback obtained on transactions other than the eligible category is relatively low at 1%