Super Premium
HDFC Diners Club Metal Edition
9.3
CardTrail Score
Outstanding
out of 10
Annual Fee
₹10,000
Spend ₹5L/year
Forex Markup
2%
Reward Rate
3.3%
Up to 33%
Lounge Access
Unlimited
domestic | Unlimited intl
About This Card
The HDFC Diners Club Metal Edition is a super-premium credit card from HDFC with an annual fee of ₹10,000. It offers a base reward rate of 3.3% with up to 33.0% on select categories. Key perks include unlimited lounge access, fuel surcharge waiver. Best suited for frequent travellers and luxury spenders.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong 3.3%+ base reward rate
- Low forex markup at 2.0%
- Generous lounge access benefits
- Fuel surcharge waiver saves on petrol/diesel
Cons
- High annual fee of ₹10,000
- 2.0% forex markup on international transactions
- Requires minimum ₹18L annual income
Fee Details
Annual Fee
₹10,000
Joining Fee
₹10,000
Fee Waiver Condition
Spend ₹5L/year
Fuel Surcharge Waiver
Yes
EMI Conversion
Yes
Reward Structure
Base Rate
3.3%
Max Rate
33%
Currency
Diners Reward Points
Welcome Bonus
10,000 Reward Points
Lounge Access
Domestic Lounges
Unlimited
International Lounges
Unlimited
Key Highlights
- + Annual fee ₹10,000 (waiver: Spend ₹5L/year)
- + Up to 33.0% rewards on accelerated categories
- + Unlimited domestic lounge access
- + Unlimited international lounge access
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Quick Summary
Best For
travel luxury
Annual Fee ₹10,000
Base Reward 3.3%
Max Reward 33%
Forex Markup 2%
Network Diners Club
Min Income ₹18L+
CardTrail Score
Best For
travel luxury high spender