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HDFC Diners Club Miles

HDFC Diners Club Miles

Annual Fee

₹1,000

Rewards/₹100

₹9.16

Normalized to balance base rate with bonus categories

Interest Rate

43.20%

Credit Score

700+

At a Glance

Key Benefits

4 RP/Rs.150, 10X partners, 1:1 airmiles, lounges, insurance

Lounge Access

6 domestic + 6 international per year

Eligibility

Min Rs. 30K/month salary, age 21-65, CIBIL 700+

Quick Analysis

The HDFC Diners Club Miles Credit Card is one of the best value-for-money travel cards in India. Its standout feature is the 1:1 airmile conversion with top airlines, which effectively doubles the reward rate to ~2.6% for smart redeemers. With 6 lounge visits, Rs. 1 Crore insurance, and an annual fee waivable at Rs. 1 lakh spend, it punches well above its price point. The only significant drawback is limited Diners Club acceptance - keep a Visa/Mastercard backup.

Pros

  • Best-in-class 1:1 airmile transfer ratio with Singapore Airlines, British Airways, and Club Vistara
  • 10X accelerated rewards on partner brands via SmartBuy
  • 6 complimentary domestic and international lounge visits per year
  • Comprehensive insurance coverage including Rs. 1 Crore air accident
  • Low annual fee of Rs. 1,000 with easy spend-based waiver at Rs. 1 lakh
  • 24/7 concierge service for travel assistance

Cons

  • Limited Diners Club network acceptance, especially in India - need a backup Visa/Mastercard
  • Foreign currency markup of 3% plus GST is on the higher side
  • 10X reward points capped at only 5,000 per month
  • Reward redemption fee of Rs. 99 per request

Best For

Frequent travellers who want to accumulate airmiles through everyday spending, with access to airport lounges and comprehensive travel insurance at an affordable annual fee.

Not Ideal For

Those who need wider merchant acceptance (Diners Club network has limited acceptance in India), high-spenders needing higher reward caps, or people seeking premium perks like golf access.

Quick Details

Annual Fee
₹1,000 #45
Joining Fee
₹1,000 #43
Interest Rate
43.20% p.a. #19
Forex Markup
3.00% #25
Fuel Surcharge Waiver 1.00% (₹400.00-₹5000.00)
Rewards/₹100
₹9.16 #7
Reward Type Reward Points
Points Expiry 24 months
Reward Currency Points
Domestic Lounge Visits
6/year #35
International Lounge Visits
6/year #14
Min Credit Score These are observed patterns, not bank-published rules.
700+ #3
Min Annual Income These are observed patterns, not bank-published rules. ₹3,60,000
Card Replacement Fee ₹100
Late Payment Fee ₹900
Foreign Currency Markup 3.00%
Cheque Return Fee 2.00% (min ₹450)
Reward Redemption Fee ₹99
Cash Processing Fee ₹100
Outstation Cheque Fee ₹50
Fee Waiver on Spend ₹1,00,000/yr

Card Features

Contactless International Usage EMI Conversion Balance Transfer Add-on Cards (4) 24x7 Concierge

Airport Lounge Access

Domestic Free
6

visits per year

Access to 25+ domestic airport lounges across India. Shared with add-on cardholders.

International Free
6

visits per year

Access to 700+ international airport lounges worldwide via Diners Club network. Shared with add-on cardholders.

Reward Structure

Base

All Spends

₹1.33 /₹100
Accel

Online

₹13.33 /₹100
Cat

Dining

₹1.33 /₹100
Cat

Travel

₹1.33 /₹100
Cat

Shopping

₹1.33 /₹100
Cat

International

₹1.33 /₹100
Cat

Grocery

₹1.33 /₹100
Cat

Fuel

₹0.00 /₹100
Cat

Utility Bills

₹1.33 /₹100

No Rewards On

Fuel Wallet Loads Rent Payments Government EMI Transactions

Reward Redemption

Redeem your Diners Reward Points for cashback, travel, and more

Best

SmartBuy Flights & Hotels

Flight Booking (Portal)
₹0.50/point

Redeem on hdfcbankdinersclub.in for flights and hotel bookings

Best

Airmiles (Singapore Airlines, British Airways, Club Vistara)

Airline Miles Transfer
₹1.00/point

1 RP = 1 Airmile with partner airlines

Statement Credit

Cashback / Statement Credit
₹0.30/point

1:1 transfer ratio

Cashback / Statement Credit

Cashback / Statement Credit
₹0.20/point

Worst value redemption option. Points redeemed as statement credit.

SmartBuy

Travel Booking Portal
₹1.00/point

1:1 transfer ratio

InterMiles

Travel Booking Portal
₹0.50/point

1:1 transfer ratio

Finnair Plus

Airline ProgramOneworld
₹1.10/point

1:1 transfer ratio

KrisFlyer

Airline ProgramStar Alliance
₹0.80/point

1:1 transfer ratio

1-3 Business Days

Aeroplan

Airline ProgramStar Alliance
₹0.55/point

2:1 transfer ratio

Avios

Airline ProgramOneworld
₹0.55/point

2:1 transfer ratio

Instant

Privilege Club

Airline ProgramOneworld
₹0.55/point

2:1 transfer ratio

Lotusmiles

Airline ProgramSkyTeam
₹0.55/point

1:1 transfer ratio

AirAsia Rewards

Airline Program
₹0.50/point

1:1 transfer ratio

MileagePlus

Airline ProgramStar Alliance
₹0.50/point

2:1 transfer ratio

LifeMiles

Airline ProgramStar Alliance
₹0.45/point

2:1 transfer ratio

Miles&Smiles

Airline ProgramStar Alliance
₹0.45/point

2:1 transfer ratio

Asia Miles

Airline ProgramOneworld
₹0.42/point

2:1 transfer ratio

Skywards

Airline Program
₹0.42/point

2:1 transfer ratio

Etihad Guest

Airline Program
₹0.40/point

2:1 transfer ratio

SpiceClub

Airline Program
₹0.40/point

1:1 transfer ratio

Royal Orchid Plus

Airline ProgramStar Alliance
₹0.35/point

2:1 transfer ratio

Wyndham

Hotel Program
₹0.55/point

1:1 transfer ratio

IHG One

Hotel Program
₹0.50/point

1:1 transfer ratio

Club ITC

Hotel Program
₹0.40/point

2:1 transfer ratio

Bonvoy

Hotel Program
₹0.35/point

2:1 transfer ratio

ALL

Hotel Program
₹0.30/point

2:1 transfer ratio

Radisson Rewards

Hotel Program
₹0.20/point

2:1 transfer ratio

Apple

Gift Card / Voucher
₹1.00/point

1:1 transfer ratio

Rewards Catalogue (Gifts & Vouchers)

Merchandise / Products
₹0.35/point

Redeem for products and vouchers from HDFC rewards catalogue

Catalogue

Merchandise Catalog
₹0.25/point

1:1 transfer ratio

Milestone Benefits

Welcome Bonus

1,000 Reward Points credited on payment of joining fee (worth Rs. 500 on SmartBuy)

₹500

value

Renewal Benefit

1,000 Reward Points credited on payment of renewal membership fee (not applicable if fee is waived)

₹500

value

Annual Benefit

Annual fee of Rs. 1,000 waived on spending Rs. 1 lakh or more in a year

Spend ₹1,00,000 within 365 days

₹1,000

value

Lifestyle Perks

Concierge

100.00% off

24/7 global concierge service for travel bookings, restaurant reservations, and more.

Dining

15.00% off

15% discount and 1,400+ offers at premium restaurants across India.

Category Rankings

See how this card performs in different spending categories compared to other cards.

Dining #33 /53
2.6667 pts/₹100 Top 63%
Fuel #9 /16
0.0000 pts/₹100 Top 57%
Grocery #24 /49
2.6667 pts/₹100 Top 49%
International #10 /23
2.6667 pts/₹100 Top 44%
Online #1 /57
26.6667 pts/₹100 Top 2%
Shopping #35 /51
2.6667 pts/₹100 Top 69%
Travel #35 /45
2.6667 pts/₹100 Top 78%
Utility Bills #14 /41
2.6667 pts/₹100 Top 35%

The HDFC Diners Club Miles Credit Card is a popular travel-focused credit card from HDFC Bank that rewards everyday spending with airline miles. Priced at an affordable annual fee of Rs. 1,000 (waivable), it is one of the best entry-level travel cards available in India for frequent flyers looking to earn and transfer airmiles.

The card stands out for its 1:1 reward point to airmile conversion ratio with leading airline loyalty programs like Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, British Airways Executive Club, and Club Vistara. This, combined with complimentary airport lounge access, comprehensive travel insurance, and 10X accelerated rewards on partner brands, makes it a strong contender in the mid-range travel card segment.

What is HDFC Diners Club Miles?

The HDFC Diners Club Miles Credit Card is issued by HDFC Bank on the Diners Club International network. It is designed primarily for travellers who want to earn and redeem airline miles through their regular credit card spending.

  • Issued by HDFC Bank on the Diners Club network
  • Annual fee of Rs. 1,000 + GST (waivable at Rs. 1 lakh annual spend)
  • Earns 4 reward points for every Rs. 150 spent
  • 1:1 airmile transfer to Singapore Airlines, British Airways, and Club Vistara
  • Complimentary domestic and international airport lounge access
  • Comprehensive travel insurance including Rs. 1 Crore air accident cover

Reward Points Program

Earn 4 reward points for every Rs. 150 spent on all retail purchases (except fuel, rent, and government payments). The base reward rate translates to approximately 1.33% at SmartBuy redemption value of Rs. 0.50 per point.

10X Accelerated Rewards

Earn 10X reward points (40 RP per Rs. 150) on purchases through SmartBuy and partner brands. This accelerated rate is capped at 5,000 bonus reward points per month, translating to a maximum spend of approximately Rs. 18,750 at the accelerated rate.

Airmile Transfer

The standout benefit - convert your reward points to airmiles at an industry-leading 1:1 ratio with Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, British Airways Avios, and Club Vistara. Each airmile is worth approximately Rs. 1, effectively doubling the base reward rate to ~2.6% for smart redeemers.

Airport Lounge Access

Get 6 complimentary visits per calendar year to 25+ domestic lounges in India and 700+ international airport lounges worldwide through the Diners Club network.

Insurance Coverage

Comprehensive travel insurance including Rs. 1 Crore air accident cover, Rs. 25 Lakhs emergency overseas medical expenses, Rs. 55,000 travel insurance for baggage loss/delay, and Rs. 9 Lakhs credit liability protection.

Dining Privileges

Enjoy 15% discount and 1,400+ exclusive offers at premium restaurants across India through the Diners Club dining program.

Fuel Surcharge Waiver

Get a 1% fuel surcharge waiver on transactions between Rs. 400 and Rs. 5,000 at all fuel stations in India, capped at Rs. 250 per billing cycle.

Welcome Benefits

  • 1,000 reward points credited upon payment of the joining fee (worth Rs. 500 on SmartBuy)

Renewal Benefits

  • 1,000 reward points credited upon payment of the renewal membership fee
  • Renewal bonus is not applicable if the fee has been waived through spend-based waiver

Annual Fee Waiver

  • Annual fee of Rs. 1,000 is waived if you spend Rs. 1 lakh or more in a year before the renewal date

Airport Lounge Access

The HDFC Diners Club Miles Credit Card provides complimentary airport lounge access at both domestic and international airports through the Diners Club network.

  • Domestic lounges: 6 complimentary visits per calendar year to 25+ airport lounges across India
  • International lounges: 6 complimentary visits per calendar year to 700+ airport lounges worldwide
  • Lounge access is shared between the primary and add-on cardholders
  • Access is via card swipe at participating lounges
  • Delhi and Bangalore airports have dedicated Diners Club lounge sections with better amenities

Earning Reward Points

You earn 4 reward points for every Rs. 150 spent on all eligible retail purchases. Fuel transactions, rent payments, EMI conversions, wallet loads, and government payments are excluded from earning reward points.

10X Accelerated Rewards

Earn 10X reward points on purchases through HDFC SmartBuy portal and select partner brands. The accelerated rewards are capped at 5,000 bonus points per month.

Redemption Options

Reward points can be redeemed in multiple ways:

  • Airmiles (Best Value): 1 RP = 1 Airmile with Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, British Airways Avios, or Club Vistara (~Rs. 1 per point)
  • SmartBuy: 1 RP = Rs. 0.50 for flight and hotel bookings on hdfcbankdinersclub.in
  • Products/Vouchers: 1 RP = up to Rs. 0.35 from the rewards catalogue
  • Cashback: 1 RP = Rs. 0.20 as statement credit (lowest value)

Redemption Fee

Each redemption request incurs a fee of Rs. 99 plus applicable taxes.

Fees & Charges

Fee TypeAmount
Joining FeeRs. 1,000 + GST
Annual FeeRs. 1,000 + GST (waived on Rs. 1 lakh annual spend)
Cash Advance Fee2.5% of amount, min. Rs. 500
Interest Rate3.6% per month (43.2% p.a.)
Late Payment FeeUp to Rs. 1,300 (tiered based on outstanding)
Over Limit Fee2.5% of over-limit amount, min. Rs. 500
Foreign Currency Markup3% + GST
Card ReplacementRs. 100
Reward Redemption FeeRs. 99 + taxes per request
Cash Processing FeeRs. 100
Outstation Cheque ChargesRs. 25 (up to Rs. 5,000) / Rs. 50 (above Rs. 5,000)

For Salaried Individuals

  • Nationality: Indian citizen
  • Age: 21 to 60 years
  • Minimum net monthly income: Rs. 30,000

For Self-Employed Individuals

  • Nationality: Indian citizen
  • Age: 21 to 65 years
  • Minimum annual income: Rs. 3.6 lakhs (as per ITR)

Credit Score

  • Recommended CIBIL score: 700 and above
  • Good credit history with no major defaults

Identity Proof (any one)

  • PAN Card
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Passport
  • Driving License

Address Proof (any one)

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Voter ID
  • Passport
  • Utility Bill (not older than 3 months)

Income Proof

  • Salaried: Latest 3 months salary slips, Form 16, or bank statement showing salary credits
  • Self-Employed: Latest 2 years ITR, audited financial statements

Online Application

  1. Visit the HDFC Bank website and navigate to the Diners Club Miles Credit Card page
  2. Click on "Apply Now" and fill in your personal and financial details
  3. Upload the required documents (identity proof, address proof, income proof)
  4. Submit the application and note down your reference number
  5. HDFC Bank will verify your details and process the application within 7-10 working days

Offline Application

  1. Visit the nearest HDFC Bank branch
  2. Request the credit card application form
  3. Fill in the required details and attach supporting documents
  4. Submit the form to the branch representative

Upgrade Path

Existing HDFC Bank credit card holders with a credit limit above Rs. 1.5 lakhs and good spending history may be eligible for an upgrade to this card.

Conclusion

The HDFC Diners Club Miles Credit Card is an excellent entry-level travel card that offers outstanding value at its Rs. 1,000 annual fee. Its 1:1 airmile transfer ratio with top airlines like Singapore Airlines and British Airways is unmatched at this price point, making it one of the best cards for frequent flyers who want to build their airmile balance through everyday spending.

The card is best suited for travellers who can look past the limited Diners Club network acceptance and keep a backup Visa or Mastercard for wider usage. With 6 lounge visits, comprehensive travel insurance, and 10X partner rewards, it delivers premium-card-level travel benefits at a fraction of the cost. If your primary goal is earning airmiles efficiently, this card should be in your wallet.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the joining fee for HDFC Diners Club Miles Credit Card?
The joining fee is Rs. 1,000 plus applicable GST. You earn 1,000 reward points as a welcome bonus upon payment of the joining fee.
What is the annual fee and can it be waived?
The annual fee is Rs. 1,000 plus applicable GST. It can be waived if you spend Rs. 1 lakh or more in a year before the renewal date.
How are reward points earned on this card?
You earn 4 reward points for every Rs. 150 spent on retail purchases. Additionally, you can earn 10X reward points (40 RP per Rs. 150) on partner brands through the SmartBuy portal, capped at 5,000 bonus points per month.
What is the value of each reward point?
The value depends on how you redeem: 1 RP = 1 Airmile (best value, ~Rs. 1), 1 RP = Rs. 0.50 for SmartBuy flight/hotel bookings, 1 RP = Rs. 0.35 for products/vouchers, and 1 RP = Rs. 0.20 for cashback.
Which airlines can I transfer reward points to?
You can transfer reward points to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, British Airways Executive Club (Avios), and Club Vistara at a ratio of 1 reward point = 1 airmile.
What is the airport lounge access benefit?
You get 6 complimentary visits per calendar year to 25+ domestic airport lounges in India and 700+ international airport lounges worldwide through the Diners Club network. Access is shared with add-on cardholders.
What insurance coverage does this card offer?
The card provides air accident insurance of Rs. 1 Crore, emergency overseas medical expenses coverage up to Rs. 25 Lakhs, travel insurance up to Rs. 55,000 for baggage loss/delay, and credit liability protection of Rs. 9 Lakhs.
What is the fuel surcharge waiver?
You get a 1% fuel surcharge waiver on transactions between Rs. 400 and Rs. 5,000 at all fuel stations in India, capped at Rs. 250 per billing cycle.
What is the foreign currency markup fee?
The foreign currency markup is 3% of the total transaction value plus applicable GST. You can get additional 1% cashback by enabling the Global Value Program.
What are the eligibility criteria?
For salaried individuals: Indian national, aged 21-60 years, net monthly income above Rs. 30,000. For self-employed: Indian national, aged 21-65 years, annual income above Rs. 3.6 lakhs as per ITR.
What is the interest rate on outstanding balances?
The interest rate is 3.6% per month (43.2% per annum) on outstanding amounts past the due date.
What is the cash advance fee?
The cash advance fee is 2.5% of the transaction amount with a minimum of Rs. 500 on all cash withdrawals.
Can I get add-on cards?
Yes, add-on cards are available at no additional fee. Airport lounge access is shared between the primary and add-on cardholders.
What is the reward redemption fee?
A fee of Rs. 99 plus applicable taxes is charged per reward redemption request.
Does this card have contactless payment?
Yes, the HDFC Diners Club Miles Credit Card supports contactless (tap-to-pay) transactions for quick and secure payments.
What documents are required to apply?
You need identity proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, or Driving License), address proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, or Passport), and income proof (salary slips, Form 16, or ITR for self-employed).
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Last updated: 1 February 2026

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