"HDFC's EMI-focused card โ every purchase automatically converts to EMI at lower interest rates, 2.5% CashPoints on online and 1% on offline with no annual fee"
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Quick Summary
๐ณ Joining Fee
Nil โ Lifetime Free
๐ Renewal Fee
Nil โ Lifetime Free
Waived: No fee โ lifetime free card
๐ฏ Best Suited For
Users who prefer to pay for purchases in monthly instalments rather than lump sum; those who want automatic EMI conversion on all eligible purchases at lower interest rates than standard revolving credit
๐ Reward Type
CashPoints (1 CP = โน0.25 for statement credit; redeemable for SmartBuy travel, vouchers)
๐ Welcome Benefit
500 CashPoints on card activation
๐ฐ Reward Rate
5 CashPoints per โน200 on Amazon, Flipkart, Instant EMI and SmartBuy (2.5% at SmartBuy value); 2 CashPoints per โน200 on all other eligible spends; EMI transactions also earn CashPoints; excludes fuel, wallet, rent, government
Auto-EMI at lower interest rates (12% to 18% vs 43% revolving)
Earn CashPoints even on EMI transactions
2.5% on Amazon, Flipkart, SmartBuy
EasyEMI at 1 lakh+ partner stores
Good for those who prefer paying in instalments
Fuel surcharge waiver
โ Cons
No lounge access
High forex markup 3.5%
Auto-EMI may incur processing fees per conversion
Low base CashPoints on offline non-partner spends
Not suitable for users who always pay full balance โ better cards exist for full-payers
EMI reduces available credit limit until fully repaid
๐ Rewards & Benefits
Reward Type
CashPoints (1 CP = โน0.25 for statement credit; redeemable for SmartBuy travel, vouchers)
Welcome Benefits
500 CashPoints on card activation
Reward Rate
5 CashPoints per โน200 on Amazon, Flipkart, Instant EMI and SmartBuy (2.5% at SmartBuy value); 2 CashPoints per โน200 on all other eligible spends; EMI transactions also earn CashPoints; excludes fuel, wallet, rent, government
1% fuel surcharge waiver on transactions โน400 to โน5,000; maximum โน250 per statement cycle
Lounge Access
No complimentary airport lounge access
Spend Based Fee Waiver
Not applicable โ lifetime free
Milestone Benefits
No specific milestones; continuous earning on all spends including EMI
Other Benefits
Auto-EMI feature: purchases above โน2,500 can be automatically converted to EMI at the point of sale (lower interest than revolving credit); EasyEMI at over 1 lakh partner stores and online merchants; lower EMI interest rates (as low as 12% to 18% per annum vs 43% revolving); earn CashPoints even on EMI transactions; contactless payments; manage via HDFC MyCards app; zero liability protection
โจ Special Perks & Exclusive Offers
Memberships
Details coming soon
Insurance Cover
Zero liability on unauthorized transactions
Add-on Cards
Add-on cards for family
Concierge Services
Details coming soon
Special Offers
Auto-EMI at lower interest; 2.5% on online and SmartBuy; CashPoints on EMI transactions; lifetime free
๐ณ Fees & Interest Rates
Joining Fee
Nil โ Lifetime Free
Annual Fee / Renewal Fee
Nil โ Lifetime Free โ Waived on: No fee โ lifetime free card
Interest Rate (APR)
๐กPay your balance in full each month and this never applies to you.
1% to 3.6% per month (12% to 43.2% per annum) โ EMI rates significantly lower than revolving credit
ATM Cash Withdrawal / Cash Advance
2.5% of withdrawn amount, minimum โน500
Late Payment Charges
โน100 to โน1,300 based on outstanding
Over Limit Charges
2.5% of overlimit amount, minimum โน550
Cheque Bounce / Auto-Debit Return
Details coming soon
Other Charges
Auto-EMI may result in processing fees per conversion; EMI interest rates vary by merchant and tenure; higher CashPoints on select platforms only; high forex markup 3.5%; no lounge access
๐ Eligibility & Credit Limit
Eligibility Criteria
Age 21+ years; minimum monthly income โน15,000; Indian resident; CIBIL 650+; apply via HDFC Bank website or iMobile app
Credit Score Requirement
650+ CIBIL recommended
Credit Limit
Based on income and HDFC Bank assessment; typically โน25,000 to โน2 lakh
๐ EMI, Balance Transfer & Debt Management
EMI Conversion
Automatic EMI on purchases above โน2,500 at partner merchants; manual Smart EMI available too; tenures 3 to 24 months; lower interest rates than revolving credit
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