HDFC Bank
ReviewedHDFC Bank Infinia
India's benchmark super-premium card, with unlimited lounge access and strong SmartBuy redemptions.
5 pts per ₹150Lounge access
Annual fee
₹12,500 + GST
American Express · American Express
American Express Platinum Travel
Milestone travel vouchers at ₹1.9L and ₹4L of annual spend comfortably outweigh the fee.
Our verdict
Good for a predictable ₹35,000+ monthly spender who will hit both milestones. Skip it if your spend is lumpy.
What works
- Milestone travel vouchers at ₹1.9L and ₹4L annual spend outweigh the annual fee.
- Complimentary domestic lounge visits and strong customer service standards.
- Membership Rewards points hold value on the travel and voucher catalogue.
Watch-outs
- Amex acceptance is still thin at small Indian merchants.
- Missing the ₹1.9L milestone makes the card poor value.
- Redemption is voucher-led rather than free cashback.
Eligibility snapshot
Typical income
₹6,00,000+ / year
Credit score
750+
Age
18+ years
Underwriting is decided by the issuer and is often stricter than the advertised minimums. An existing relationship with the bank materially improves your odds.
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A miles-first card whose EDGE Miles transfer to airline and hotel partners at real value.
5x EDGE Miles on travelLounge access
Annual fee
₹5,000 + GST
HDFC Bank
Data verifiedHDFC Diners Club Black Metal
Metal super-premium card with unlimited lounge visits and 2x golf and dining memberships.
5 pts per ₹150Lounge access
Annual fee
₹10,000 + GST
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