IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit Card credit card
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IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit Card

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8.2
CardTrail Score
Very Good
out of 10
Net Value
9.3
Accessibility
8.0
Feature Depth
6.0
Bank Trust
9.0
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Annual Fee
₹500
Spend Rs 1.5L/year
Forex Markup
3.5%
Reward Rate
1%
Up to 5%
Lounge Access
8
domestic | 0 intl

About This Card

The IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit Card is designed for frequent train travellers. Earn 5 Reward Points per Rs 100 on IRCTC bookings (5% value back) plus save 1% on transaction charges. Includes 8 railway lounge visits per year. However, rewards outside IRCTC are modest at 1 point per Rs 100.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • 5% value back on train ticket bookings via IRCTC
  • Railway lounge access (8/year) unique to this card
  • 1% IRCTC transaction charge waiver saves on every booking
  • Low Rs 500 annual fee with Rs 1.5L waiver threshold

Cons

  • Reward rate outside IRCTC is low (1%)
  • No airport lounge access
  • 3.5% forex markup makes it poor for international use

Fee Details

Annual Fee
₹500
Joining Fee
₹500
Fee Waiver Condition
Spend Rs 1.5L/year
Fuel Surcharge Waiver
Yes
EMI Conversion
Yes

Reward Structure

Base Rate
1%
Max Rate
5%
Currency
Reward Points
Welcome Bonus
Rs 500 gift voucher on first transaction within 37 days

Lounge Access

Domestic Lounges
8
per year
International Lounges
0

Key Highlights

  • 5 Reward Points per Rs 100 on IRCTC bookings (5% value back)
  • 1% transaction charge waiver on IRCTC bookings
  • 8 complimentary railway lounge visits per year
  • Rs 500 gift voucher every quarter on spending Rs 30,000
  • 1 Reward Point = Rs 1 on SmartBuy redemption

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Quick Summary

Best For
train travel railways
Annual Fee ₹500
Base Reward 1%
Max Reward 5%
Forex Markup 3.5%
Network Visa
Min Income ₹3L+

CardTrail Score

8.2
/ 10

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

Best For

train travel railways

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