IRCTC RBL Bank Credit Card vs HDFC Moneyback Credit Card

• 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

• You’ll receive Welcome Benefit of 500 Cash Points that’s applicable only on the payment of the membership fee
• In the first 90 days, spend Rs. 20000 or above and get first-year membership fee waived off
• Accumulate and redeem reward points for cash-back against outstanding amount on your Credit Card (100 points = Rs. 20)
• In the first year, spend Rs. 50,000 or above and get renewal membership fee waived off
• Earn 2 Reward Points on every Rs 150 spent
• Every quarter receive a gift voucher worth Rs. 500 on spends of Rs 50,000. Get up to Rs. 2,000 worth of gift vouchers in a year
• While doing online shopping, earn 4 reward points for every Rs 150 you spend online with the card. (With effect from 15th July 2020, customers can get up to 500 Reward Points per statement cycle for the online spends, under the 2X RP feature.)
• Spend Rs 50,000 in a Quarter and avail Rs 500 worth E-Voucher
• Renew membership for free by just spending Rs. 50,000 in a year before the renewal date
• 1% fuel surcharge waiver at any fuel stations in India, on minimum transaction Rs. 400 and Max CashBack of Rs. 250 per statement cycle
• If your HDFC Moneyback Credit Card gets lost, report immediately and avail zero liability on any fraudulent transactions made on the Credit Card

Rewards Rate:

• Reward Points accumulated can be redeemed against statement balance at the rate 1 RP = Rs. 0.20
• Reward Points can even be used to redeem against travel benefits such as Flight & Hotel bookings and Rewards Catalogue at the SmartBuy Rewards Portal: 1 CashPoint = Rs. 0.25

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

Pros

• Zero liability on the lost card if reported immediately
• With the EMV Chip technology presented in the card, stay protected against fraud
• Avail up to 50 days of the interest-free period from the date of purchase, and enjoy Revolving Credit at a nominal interest rate

Cons

• The Reward points are only valid for 2 years
• No complimentary Airport Lounge Access
• High-interest rate of 3.49%