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HDFC Diners Club Rewardz

HDFC Diners Club Rewardz

Annual Fee

₹1,000

Rewards/₹100

₹0.60 - ₹5.50

Normalized to balance base rate with bonus categories

Interest Rate

43.20%

Credit Score

750+

At a Glance

Key Benefits

3 RPs/Rs. 150, 10X partners, concierge, lounge access

Lounge Access

Unlimited Diners Club lounges in India

Eligibility

Min Rs. 30,000/month income, age 21-60, CIBIL 750+

Quick Analysis

The HDFC Diners Club Rewardz Credit Card is an affordable entry-level rewards card with a reasonable annual fee of Rs. 1,000. While the base reward rate is modest at 0.60%, the 10X partner brand multiplier and SmartBuy cashback options add value. The unlimited Diners Club lounge access in India is a standout feature for this price segment. However, with HDFC Bank discontinuing new applications, existing cardholders may want to consider upgrading to the Diners Club Privilege or Black for significantly better rewards and benefits.

Pros

  • Low annual fee of Rs. 1,000 with spend-based waiver at Rs. 1 lakh
  • 10X Reward Points on partner brand shopping
  • Unlimited access to 1,000+ Diners Club lounges in India
  • 24x7 Global Personal Concierge Service
  • 1% fuel surcharge waiver on transactions Rs. 400-5,000
  • Reward Points redeemable for flights, hotels, AirMiles, and more

Cons

  • Low base reward rate (3 RPs per Rs. 150 = 0.60% return)
  • Reward cap of 15,000 points per statement cycle
  • 10X partner rewards capped at just 2,000 points per month
  • No complimentary movie tickets or dining offers
  • No insurance coverage
  • Card no longer accepting new applications

Best For

Budget-conscious travellers who want to earn reward points on everyday spending, access Diners Club lounges, and have a 24x7 concierge at a low annual fee.

Not Ideal For

High spenders looking for premium airport lounge access, insurance coverage, or cashback rewards. The card has low reward rates and limited perks compared to premium alternatives.

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
₹0.60 - ₹5.50 #30
Reward Type Reward Points
Points Expiry 24 months
Reward Currency Points
Domestic Lounge Visits
Unlimited #1
Min Credit Score These are observed patterns, not bank-published rules.
750+ #50
Min Annual Income These are observed patterns, not bank-published rules. ₹3,60,000
Card Tier classic
Card Replacement Fee ₹100
Late Payment Fee ₹1,300
Foreign Currency Markup 3.00%
Cheque Return Fee 2.00% (min ₹450)
Cash Processing Fee ₹100
Reward Redemption Fee ₹99
Rent Payment Fee 1.00%
Statement Retrieval Fee ₹10
Minimum Amount Due Fee 5.00% (min ₹200)
Fee Waiver on Spend ₹1,00,000/yr

Card Features

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

Airport Lounge Access

Domestic Free
Unlimited

visits

Unlimited access to 1,000+ Diners Club lounges in India for primary and add-on card members. Access via Diners Club network.

Reward Structure

Base

All Spends

₹0.60 /₹100
Accel

Shopping

₹6.00 /₹100
Accel

Online

₹1.50 /₹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)
₹0.30/point

Redeem up to 70% of booking value. 1 RP = Rs. 0.30

Best

Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer

Airline Miles Transfer
₹0.30/point

1 Reward Point = 0.30 AirMile. Transfer takes 7 working days.

Statement Credit

Cashback / Statement Credit
₹0.30/point

1:1 transfer ratio

CashBack

Cashback / Statement Credit
₹0.15/point

1 RP = up to Rs. 0.15. Lowest value redemption.

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

Catalogue

Merchandise Catalog
₹0.25/point

1:1 transfer ratio

Products Catalogue & Vouchers

Merchandise / Products
₹0.25/point

1 RP = up to Rs. 0.25

Milestone Benefits

Welcome Bonus

1,000 Reward Points on card activation (value Rs. 300 at Rs. 0.30/point)

₹300

value

Renewal Benefit

1,000 Reward Points on annual fee payment (value Rs. 300 at Rs. 0.30/point). Not applicable if fee is waived.

₹300

value

Annual Benefit

Annual fee of Rs. 1,000 waived on spending Rs. 1 lakh in the anniversary year

Spend ₹1,00,000 within 365 days

₹1,000

value

Lifestyle Perks

Concierge

100.00% off

24x7 Global Personal Concierge Service for travel needs via toll-free 1800 209 4006

Category Rankings

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

Online #21 /57
5.0000 pts/₹100 Top 37%
Shopping #3 /51
20.0000 pts/₹100 Top 6%

The HDFC Diners Club Rewardz Credit Card is an entry-level rewards card from HDFC Bank that offers a solid combination of reward points, travel benefits, and lifestyle perks at an affordable annual fee of Rs. 1,000. Designed for everyday spenders who want to earn and redeem points across multiple categories, this card provides 3 Reward Points for every Rs. 150 spent and up to 10X points on partner brand shopping.

With unlimited access to over 1,000 Diners Club lounges in India, a 24x7 Global Personal Concierge Service, and the ability to convert Reward Points into AirMiles for Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, this card delivers meaningful travel benefits that punch above its price point. The annual fee can also be waived by spending just Rs. 1 lakh in a year, making it an accessible choice for moderate spenders.

Note: HDFC Bank has stopped accepting new applications for this card. Existing cardholders continue to enjoy all the benefits outlined below.

What is HDFC Diners Club Rewardz?

The HDFC Diners Club Rewardz Credit Card is an entry-level credit card issued by HDFC Bank on the Diners Club network. It is designed for individuals who want to earn reward points on their everyday spending and redeem them for travel bookings, AirMiles, product catalogues, and cashback.

  • Network: Diners Club International
  • Issuer: HDFC Bank
  • Annual Fee: Rs. 1,000 + GST (waivable on Rs. 1 lakh annual spend)
  • Reward Type: Reward Points
  • Target Audience: Budget travellers and everyday spenders seeking reward points

Reward Points

Earn 3 Reward Points for every Rs. 150 spent on eligible transactions. On partner brand shopping, earn an accelerated 10X Reward Points (30 RPs per Rs. 150), capped at 2,000 points per month. Overall reward points are capped at 15,000 per statement cycle.

Welcome and Renewal Benefits

Receive 1,000 Reward Points as a welcome gift on card activation, and another 1,000 Reward Points each year on paying the annual fee. Note that the renewal bonus is not provided if the fee is waived.

Travel Benefits

Redeem Reward Points for air tickets and hotel bookings across 150+ airlines and hotels via the Diners Club website and SmartBuy portal. You can redeem up to 70% of the booking value using Reward Points. Convert points to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer AirMiles at 1 RP = 0.30 AirMile.

Lounge Access

Enjoy unlimited access to 1,000+ Diners Club lounges across India for both primary and add-on card members.

Concierge Service

Access a 24x7 Global Personal Concierge Service for all your travel needs via the toll-free number 1800 209 4006.

Fuel Surcharge Waiver

Get a 1% fuel surcharge waiver on fuel transactions between Rs. 400 and Rs. 5,000, with a maximum monthly benefit capped at Rs. 500.

SmartBuy Savings

Earn up to 5% CashBack on spends via SmartBuy, HDFC Bank's exclusive deals portal for flights, hotels, and shopping.

Welcome Benefit

  • Receive 1,000 Reward Points on card activation (worth Rs. 300 at best redemption rate)
  • Points credited after successful payment of the joining fee

Renewal Benefit

  • 1,000 Reward Points every year on payment of annual fee (worth Rs. 300)
  • Important: Renewal benefit is NOT provided if the annual fee is waived

Annual Fee Waiver

  • Annual fee of Rs. 1,000 waived on spending Rs. 1 lakh or more in the anniversary year
  • If fee is waived, the 1,000 renewal Reward Points are also forfeited

Airport Lounge Access

The HDFC Diners Club Rewardz Credit Card provides unlimited complimentary access to over 1,000 Diners Club lounges across India.

  • Access Type: Diners Club Network Lounges
  • Visits: Unlimited for both primary and add-on card members
  • How to Access: Simply present your Diners Club Rewardz Credit Card at the lounge entrance
  • Coverage: 1,000+ lounges across major airports and locations in India

Note: This card does not include Priority Pass or international airport lounge access. The lounge access is limited to the Diners Club lounge network in India.

Earning Reward Points

The HDFC Diners Club Rewardz Credit Card uses a straightforward points-based reward system:

  • Base Rate: 3 Reward Points per Rs. 150 spent on all eligible transactions
  • Partner Brands: 10X Reward Points (30 RPs per Rs. 150) on shopping at partner brands, capped at 2,000 points per month
  • SmartBuy: Up to 5% CashBack on spends via HDFC SmartBuy portal
  • Statement Cycle Cap: Maximum 15,000 Reward Points per statement cycle
  • Point Expiry: Reward Points are valid for 2 years from the date of accumulation

Excluded Categories: Fuel transactions, cash advances, EMI conversions, wallet loads, rent payments, and government payments do not earn Reward Points.

Redeeming Reward Points

Reward Points can be redeemed through SmartBuy or NetBanking across multiple options:

Redemption OptionValue per PointRecommended
SmartBuy Flight/Hotel BookingsRs. 0.30Best Value
AirMile Conversion (KrisFlyer)0.30 AirMileGood for Travellers
Product Catalogue & VouchersUp to Rs. 0.25Average
CashBackUp to Rs. 0.15Lowest Value

Redemption Fee: Rs. 99 per redemption request plus applicable taxes.

Flight/Hotel Bookings: You can redeem up to 70% of the booking value using Reward Points; the remaining 30% must be paid via the credit card.

Fees & Charges

Fee/ChargeAmount
Joining FeeRs. 1,000 + GST
Annual/Renewal FeeRs. 1,000 + GST
Renewal Fee WaiverOn spending Rs. 1 lakh in anniversary year
Interest Rate3.6% per month (43.2% per annum)
Minimum Amount Due5% of outstanding or Rs. 200, whichever is higher
Cash Advance Fee2.5% of amount (min. Rs. 500)
Cash Advance LimitUp to 40% of credit limit
Foreign Currency Markup3% + applicable taxes
Late Payment (up to Rs. 100)Nil
Late Payment (Rs. 101 - 500)Rs. 100
Late Payment (Rs. 501 - 1,000)Rs. 500
Late Payment (Rs. 1,001 - 5,000)Rs. 600
Late Payment (Rs. 5,001 - 10,000)Rs. 750
Late Payment (Rs. 10,001 - 25,000)Rs. 900
Late Payment (Rs. 25,001 - 50,000)Rs. 1,100
Late Payment (above Rs. 50,000)Rs. 1,300
Over Limit Fee2.5% of over-limit amount (min. Rs. 550)
Payment Return / Cheque Return2% of amount (min. Rs. 450)
Cash Processing FeeRs. 100 per transaction
Card ReplacementRs. 100
Duplicate StatementRs. 10
Reward Redemption FeeRs. 99 per request + taxes
Rent Payment Processing1% of transaction amount
Fuel Surcharge Waiver1% on transactions Rs. 400 - Rs. 5,000 (max Rs. 500/month)
Add-on Card FeeNil

Salaried Individuals

  • Age: 21 to 60 years
  • Net Monthly Income: Minimum Rs. 30,000 per month
  • CIBIL Score: 750 or above recommended

Self-Employed Individuals

  • Age: 21 to 65 years
  • Annual Income: Income Tax Returns above Rs. 3.6 lakh per annum
  • CIBIL Score: 750 or above recommended

General Requirements

  • Must be an Indian citizen or resident
  • Must have a valid address proof
  • Good credit history with no loan defaults in recent past

Identity Proof (any one)

  • PAN Card
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Passport
  • Driving Licence

Address Proof (any one)

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Passport
  • Voter ID
  • Utility bill (electricity, telephone, gas)

Income Proof (any one)

  • Latest salary slips (last 3 months) for salaried individuals
  • Bank statements (last 6 months)
  • Form 16 / Income Tax Returns
  • IT Returns for self-employed individuals

Important Notice

HDFC Bank has stopped accepting new applications for the Diners Club Rewardz Credit Card. If you are interested in a Diners Club card from HDFC Bank, consider the Diners Club Privilege or Diners Club Black instead.

For Existing Customers

If you already hold this card, you can continue to enjoy all benefits. Manage your card through:

  1. MyCards App: Mobile-based platform for card activation, PIN setup, card controls, transaction viewing, reward redemption, and more
  2. NetBanking: Log in to HDFC Bank NetBanking to manage your credit card, view statements, and redeem reward points
  3. Customer Care: Call 1800 209 4006 for card-related queries and concierge services

Conclusion

The HDFC Diners Club Rewardz Credit Card is a competent entry-level rewards card that offers good value at its Rs. 1,000 annual fee point. The 3 Reward Points per Rs. 150 base rate translates to a modest 0.60% return, but the 10X partner brand multiplier and SmartBuy options significantly boost the earning potential for targeted spenders.

The standout features of this card are the unlimited Diners Club lounge access in India and the 24x7 Global Personal Concierge — benefits rarely found in this price segment. However, the card falls short in areas like insurance coverage, dining offers, and movie ticket benefits, which are available on competing cards.

With HDFC Bank no longer accepting new applications, this card is relevant only for existing holders. If you are looking for a similar rewards experience, consider the HDFC Diners Club Privilege (for an upgrade) or the HDFC Millennia (for wider merchant acceptance and cashback).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the joining fee for the HDFC Diners Club Rewardz Credit Card?
The joining fee is Rs. 1,000 plus applicable GST.
What is the annual fee and can it be waived?
The annual/renewal fee is Rs. 1,000 plus GST. It can be waived if you spend Rs. 1 lakh or more in the previous anniversary year.
How many reward points do I earn per spend?
You earn 3 Reward Points for every Rs. 150 spent on eligible transactions. On partner brand shopping, you earn 10X Reward Points (30 RPs per Rs. 150).
What is the value of each Reward Point?
The value depends on the redemption method: Rs. 0.30 for SmartBuy flight/hotel bookings, 0.30 AirMile for airline transfers, up to Rs. 0.25 for product catalogue, and up to Rs. 0.15 for cashback.
What is the welcome benefit?
You receive 1,000 Reward Points (worth Rs. 300) on card activation after paying the joining fee.
What is the renewal benefit?
You receive 1,000 Reward Points each year on payment of the annual fee. Note: This benefit is not provided if the annual fee is waived.
Is there a cap on reward points?
Yes, reward points are capped at 15,000 per statement cycle. The 10X partner brand rewards are additionally capped at 2,000 points per month.
How long are reward points valid?
Reward Points are valid for 2 years from the date of accumulation.
Does this card offer lounge access?
Yes, the card provides unlimited access to 1,000+ Diners Club lounges in India for both primary and add-on card members.
What is the foreign currency markup?
The foreign currency markup fee is 3% plus applicable taxes on international transactions.
Is there a fuel surcharge waiver?
Yes, you get a 1% fuel surcharge waiver on transactions between Rs. 400 and Rs. 5,000. The maximum benefit is capped at Rs. 500 per month.
What is the interest rate on this card?
The interest rate is 3.6% per month (43.2% per annum) on outstanding balances.
What are the eligibility criteria?
For salaried individuals: age 21-60 years, minimum monthly income of Rs. 30,000. For self-employed: age 21-65 years, annual ITR above Rs. 3.6 lakh. A CIBIL score of 750+ is recommended.
What documents are required to apply?
Identity proof (PAN, Aadhaar, Passport), address proof (utility bill, Passport, Voter ID), and income proof (salary slips, bank statements, or IT returns).
What is the cash advance fee?
Cash advance fee is 2.5% of the withdrawn amount with a minimum charge of Rs. 500. The cash advance limit is up to 40% of your credit limit.
What are the late payment charges?
Late payment charges are tiered: Nil for dues up to Rs. 100; Rs. 100 for Rs. 101-500; Rs. 500 for Rs. 501-1,000; Rs. 600 for Rs. 1,001-5,000; Rs. 750 for Rs. 5,001-10,000; Rs. 900 for Rs. 10,001-25,000; Rs. 1,100 for Rs. 25,001-50,000; and Rs. 1,300 for above Rs. 50,000.
Can I get add-on cards?
Yes, add-on cards are available at no additional charges for eligible family members.
Is the card still available for new applications?
HDFC Bank has stopped sourcing new applications for this card. However, existing customers continue to enjoy all benefits.
What is the minimum amount due?
The minimum amount due is 5% of the total outstanding balance or Rs. 200, whichever is higher, plus all applicable fees, charges, and taxes.
How can I redeem reward points?
You can redeem Reward Points on SmartBuy or via NetBanking. Options include flight/hotel bookings (up to 70% of booking value), AirMile conversion to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, products catalogue, vouchers, or cashback. A redemption fee of Rs. 99 applies.
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Last updated: 1 February 2026

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