IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit Card vs Paytm HDFC Bank Credit Card
Joining Fees
₹500
₹500
Editor's Rating
3.7
3.75
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
- 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
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
- 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%
