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IndianOil HDFC Bank Credit Card
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HDFC Bank
A focused fuel card that pays its best rate at IndianOil pumps.
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IndianOil HDFC Bank Credit Card

HDFC Bank • A focused fuel card that pays its best rate at IndianOil pumps.

This co-branded fuel card returns 5% of your IndianOil fuel spends as Fuel Points, with the same accelerated rate on groceries and bill payments within monthly caps. Fuel Points are worth ₹0.96 each when redeemed for fuel through XTRAREWARDS, but only ₹0.20 each as cashback or catalogue value. The ₹500 fee is waived on ₹50,000 of annual spending.

Annual Fee (+ 18% GST)₹500 (₹590 incl. GST)
Fee Waiver₹50,000 annual spend
Joining Perk₹250 voucher on card activation and one transaction within 37 days
Primary Reward5% of spends back as Fuel Points at IndianOil outlets, and on groceries and bill payments, with 1 Fuel Point worth ₹0.96 against fuel
Airport Lounge AccessNo complimentary lounge access with this card; it is not listed among the lounge-eligible cards in the HDFC Bank MITC
Forex Markup3.5% + 18% GST
RuPay UPIYes — RuPay UPI enabled
Best ForDrivers who regularly fill up at IndianOil petrol pumps

What We Like

  • 5% back as Fuel Points at IndianOil outlets, worth ₹0.96 per point on fuel
  • Accelerated points also apply to groceries and bill payments
  • RuPay variant earns Fuel Points on UPI spends

Watch Out

  • Monthly caps limit fuel points to 250 a month for 6 months, then 150
  • Points are worth only ₹0.20 each outside fuel redemption
  • No complimentary lounge access and a 3.5% forex markup

MITC & Hidden Charges

18% GST applies to annual fee (Total ₹590). Cross currency markup is 3.5% plus GST on international transactions. Other charges as per the issuer's MITC.

IndianOil HDFC Bank Credit Card FAQs

What are Fuel Points worth on the IndianOil HDFC card?

The official product page values 1 Fuel Point at ₹0.96 when redeemed for fuel via XTRAREWARDS, and ₹0.20 as cashback or in the rewards catalogue.

Is the IndianOil HDFC card fee waived?

Yes. The ₹500 renewal fee is waived on annual spends of ₹50,000 or more, as per the bank's official fee waiver page.

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