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HDFC Diners Club Privilege

Name: HDFC Diners Club Privilege
Brand: HDFC
Price: 2500 INR

HDFC

8.7

CardTrail Score

Very Good

out of 10

💰 Net Value

7.3

🔓 Accessibility

6.3

⚡ Feature Depth

6.9

🏦 Bank Trust

6.5

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Annual Fee

₹2,500

Spend ₹3L/year

Forex Markup

1.99%

Reward Rate

1.3%

Up to 10%

Lounge Access

Unlimited

domestic | 12 intl

About This Card

HDFC Diners Club Privilege is arguably the best value premium card in India. Unlimited domestic lounges AND 12 international visits for just ₹2,500/year is unmatched. The 10X SmartBuy rewards add massive travel value. Only downside: carry a Visa/MC backup for the ~5% of merchants that don't accept Diners Club.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Unlimited domestic lounges at just ₹2,500
12 international visits/year
10X on SmartBuy = excellent travel rewards
ITC hotel complimentary stays

Cons

Diners Club acceptance limited in India
Need 2nd card for places that don't accept DC
1.99% forex — not zero

Fee Details

Annual Fee

₹2,500

Joining Fee

₹2,500

Fee Waiver Condition

Spend ₹3L/year

Fuel Surcharge Waiver

Yes

EMI Conversion

Yes

Reward Structure

Base Rate

1.3%

Max Rate

10%

Currency

Reward Points

Welcome Bonus

5,000 Reward Points

Lounge Access

Domestic Lounges

Unlimited

International Lounges

per year

Key Highlights

+ Unlimited domestic + 12 international lounges/year
+ 10X on SmartBuy
+ Best lounge access at ₹2,500 fee
+ Complimentary ITC hotel stays

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