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IndianOil HDFC Bank Credit Card

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Annual fee
₹ 500
Reward rate
5% on IndianOil fuel, groceries, bill payments & utilities; 1 FP per ₹150 on other purchases
Credit score
750+
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IndianOil HDFC Bank Credit Card
RuPay
Rewards

How the rewards work

What you earn on every spend, and the ways you can cash it in.

You earn

5% on IndianOil fuel, groceries, bill payments & utilities; 1 FP per ₹150 on other purchases

Earn 5% of spends as Fuel Points at IndianOil outlets, groceries, bill payments & utilities. Earn 1 Fuel Point for every ₹150 spent on other purchases. Points redeemable for free fuel, cash back or product catalogue.

Reward currency
Fuel Points
Card network
RuPay
Perks

What you get with this card

The privileges that come bundled in, beyond the reward points.

  • 1% fuel surcharge waiver on transactions ≥ ₹400

  • Annual fee waiver on spends ≥ ₹50,000 per year

  • First-year fee waiver on spends ≥ ₹20,000 in first 90 days

  • PayZapp activation on first transaction ≥ ₹500

  • UPI linking

Our verdict

Pros & cons

An honest read on where this card earns its keep — and where it doesn't.

What we like

  • High 5% fuel & grocery points

  • Fuel surcharge waiver

  • Annual fee waiver on spend

  • UPI compatibility (RuPay)

What to watch out for

  • Annual fee ₹500 if spend waiver not met

  • Reward caps: 250 FP/month first 6 months, 150 thereafter

Costs

Fees & charges

Everything the issuer can bill you for, in one place.

Annual fee
₹500Charged every year from the second year

Other charges

Applied only when the situation arises

Balance transfer
1% of amount or ₹250 whichever higher
Foreign currency markup
3.5% of transaction value
Late payment
Tiered: ₹0 up to ₹100, ₹100 for ₹101‑₹500, ₹500 for ₹501‑₹1,000, ₹600 for ₹1,001‑₹5,000, ₹750 for ₹5,001‑₹10,000, ₹900 for ₹10,001‑₹25,000, ₹1,100 for ₹25,001‑₹50,000, ₹1,300 for >₹50,000
Returned payment
2% of amount (min ₹450)

Interest rates

Charged on any balance you carry forward

Purchases
3.49% per month (≈41.88% p.a.)
Balance transfer
Not verified from configured sources
Cash advance
3.49% per month

Fee waiver: most issuers waive the renewal fee once your yearly spends cross a set threshold. Confirm the exact criteria with HDFC Bank before you apply.

Eligibility

Will you qualify?

The credit profile this card is typically approved for.

750+out of 900
Not verified from configured sources credit score

What this means for your application

  • Higher scores improve both your approval odds and the credit limit you're offered.
  • Issuers also weigh income, employment stability and your existing debt.
  • A rejected application leaves a hard enquiry on your report — apply only when you comfortably qualify.

Note: this is a guideline, not a hard cut-off. Existing customers of HDFC Bank are often approved on slightly lower scores.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about IndianOil HDFC Bank Credit Card

Everything you need to know about IndianOil HDFC Bank Credit Card fees, reward conversion, lounge access, and application eligibility.

The joining fee for IndianOil HDFC Bank Credit Card is nominal, and the annual renewal fee is ₹500 + GST. Many cardholders can get the renewal fee waived by reaching the annual milestone spend threshold. Check official bank terms for current welcome gift vouchers that offset the initial fee.

To qualify for IndianOil HDFC Bank Credit Card from HDFC Bank, a CIBIL score of 750 or higher is recommended. Applicants with a stable monthly income, low credit utilization (under 30%), and zero recent payment defaults have the highest likelihood of approval.

IndianOil HDFC Bank Credit Card is designed to reward everyday spends. It currently features: "Not verified from configured sources". You earn reward points or cashbacks on eligible transactions, which can be redeemed for statement credit, air miles, or shopping vouchers via HDFC Bank's rewards portal.

IndianOil HDFC Bank Credit Card does not include unconditional complimentary lounge access as a primary perk. If airport lounge access is a priority, consider pairing this card with a dedicated travel credit card.

You can apply for IndianOil HDFC Bank Credit Card directly online. Have your PAN card, Aadhaar card, income proof (salary slips or Form 16/ITR), and bank statement ready. Most applicants receive digital KYC verification and an approval decision within a few business days.