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IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit Card

Travel. Earn. Repeat.

Annual fee
₹500
Forex markup
Lounges (Dom/Intl)
8 / —
Welcome benefit
₹500

Is this card worth it for you?

Drag the sliders to match your spend. The number on the right updates live.

Monthly spend₹50,000
% on travel15%
% on dining10%

Remaining 75% goes on everything else (groceries, utilities, online shopping). Earning rate: 0.30% travel · 0.30% dining · 0.30% base.

Net steady-state return
₹1,800 /year
0.30% effective · fee waived
Annual reward earned₹1,800
Welcome benefit (year 1)One-time₹500
Annual fee₹0 (waived)
Joining fee (year 1 only)−₹500
Strong fit at this spend.

After fees, you're earning real money on this card. The break-even moves with your category mix — pull travel up if you fly more, dining if you eat out.

vs Flipkart Axis Bank

At ₹50,000/month with 15% travel and 10% dining.

Metric
IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit Card
Flipkart Axis Bank
Annual fee
₹500
₹500
Annual reward
₹1,800
₹9,000
Net /year (steady)
₹1,800
₹9,000
Forex markup

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Frequently asked

Is the IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit Card worth the ₹500 fee?

It depends on your spend. The IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit Card earns 0.3% base reward and waives the annual fee at ₹1,50,000 of yearly spend. Use the break-even calculator above to see your specific number.

What is the eligibility for IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit Card?

HDFC typically requires a minimum income of ₹25,000/year for the IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit Card.

How do I redeem points on IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit Card?

Best redemption is at SmartBuy flights/hotels, where 1 point ≈ ₹0.3. Other paths (statement credit, vouchers) usually return less.

What is the forex markup on IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit Card?

Most Indian cards charge 1.5–3.5% forex markup. We're verifying IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit Card's exact rate.

Last verified: 2026-05-01. Reward rates and fees are sourced from HDFC's product page and may change. Always confirm with the card issuer before applying.