HDFC Infinia credit card
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HDFC Infinia

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8.9
CardTrail Score
Very Good
out of 10
Net Value
10.0
Accessibility
5.0
Feature Depth
9.5
Bank Trust
9.0
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Annual Fee
₹12,500
Spend ₹10L/year
Forex Markup
2%
Reward Rate
3.33%
Up to 33.3%
Lounge Access
Unlimited
domestic | Unlimited intl

About This Card

The HDFC Infinia is India's most coveted credit card. Invite-only for high-income individuals, it offers the best travel reward rate in the Indian market at 3.33% on all spends with up to 10X acceleration on the SmartBuy portal (capped). Unlimited Priority Pass lounge access, complimentary golf, and Club Marriott membership make this the undisputed king for frequent travellers and luxury spenders. Note: from April 2026, retention requires either ₹18L annual card spend or ₹50L total relationship value with HDFC.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Best travel rewards in India
  • Unlimited Priority Pass lounge access
  • Up to 10X on SmartBuy portal (capped)
  • Complimentary golf & Club Marriott

Cons

  • ₹12,500 annual fee
  • Invite-only (no published income criteria)
  • Requires ₹18L annual spend or ₹50L total relationship value to retain card (effective Apr 2026)
  • 2% forex markup still applies

Fee Details

Annual Fee
₹12,500
Joining Fee
₹12,500
Fee Waiver Condition
Spend ₹10L/year
Fuel Surcharge Waiver
Yes
EMI Conversion
Yes

Live Offers This Week (29)

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TravelSmartBuy· Ends Thu

10x reward points at Hotels via SmartBuy

via SmartBuy portal — for Cleartrip, Hotels (MakeMyTrip & Cleartrip), Hotels (SmartBuy)

33.3% value Claim →
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ShoppingSmartBuy· Ends Thu

10x reward points at IGP.com

via SmartBuy portal — for IGP

33.3% value Claim →
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WalletPayZapp· Ends Thu

₹11 cashback on credit card bill payments (non-HDFC cards only) via PayZapp (coupon PZCCBILL)

via PayZapp — use coupon PZCCBILL at checkout

Reward Structure

Base Rate
3.33%
Max Rate
33.3%
Currency
Reward Points
Welcome Bonus
12,500 Reward Points + complimentary Club Marriott membership (first year)

Lounge Access

Domestic Lounges
Unlimited
International Lounges
Unlimited

Key Highlights

  • Unlimited lounge access worldwide
  • 3.33% reward rate on all spends
  • Up to 10X rewards on SmartBuy (capped)
  • Complimentary golf rounds

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Quick Summary

Best For
travel luxury
Annual Fee ₹12,500
Base Reward 3.33%
Max Reward 33.3%
Forex Markup 2%
Network Visa Infinite
Min Income Not published

CardTrail Score

8.9
/ 10

Scored across rewards, fees, lounge access, forex, and overall value. Methodology.

Best For

travel luxury high spender

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