IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit Card vs Paytm HDFC Bank Mobile Credit Card
Joining Fees
₹500
₹149
Editor's Rating
3.7
2.25
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 Benefit: By spending Rs. 10,000 in 3 consecutive months (Non-EMI Spends and Non-Rental Spends) get upgraded to Paytm HDFC Bank Credit Card
- First Year Fee will get waived by spending Rs. 1,000 (Non-EMI spends) within the first 30 days
- Renewal Year Fee will get waived by spending Rs. 25,000 (Non-EMI spends) in the 12 months period
- Avail 2% Cashback on purchases on Paytm [Mall + Movies + Mini App]
- Avail 1% Cashback on all other Select Paytm Spends
- Avail 0.5% Cashback on all other retail transactions
- Utility Bill Payments: By registering the Credit Card with SmartPay, HDFC Bank's Utility Bill payment service, you can be ensured that all your utility bills will be paid on time easily and conveniently
- If your card is lost, by reporting it immediately to the bank's 24-hour call centre, you will have zero liability for any fraudulent transactions made on your card
- Obtain up to 50 days of interest free credit
- Avail up to 20% discount on partner restaurants through 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
- By spending Rs. 10,000 in 3 consecutive months (Non-EMI Spends and Non-Rental Spends) get upgraded to Paytm HDFC Bank Credit Card
- Avail 2% Cashback on purchases on Paytm [Mall + Movies + Mini App]
- Avail 1% Cashback on all other Select Paytm Spends
Cons
- No golf benefits
- No fuel benefits
- No airport lounge access
