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HDFC Bank Infinia Credit Card

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Quick facts

HDFC Bank Infinia Credit Card

Top reward5X

Annual fee₹12,500

Min income₹1,00,000/mo

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HDFC Bank Infinia Credit Card

Ultra-premium metal card

Invitation-only tier for high spenders and frequent travellers.

Key Benefits

💳

Unlimited lounge access

🎁

1:1 reward redemption

⛽

Golf privileges

Annual fee

₹12,500

Top rate

Min income

₹1,00,000/mo

Eff. return

-0.06%

Realistic net value (moderate user): -₹300/year

After ₹12,500 fee & ₹360 forex. Based on ₹40,000/mo spend.

12,400 users matched · Verified 2026-06-12

We earn commission if approved — at no cost to you. Zero sales calls.

Our transparency promise

✓ Reward caps shown in absolute ₹ — not just "5% cashback"

✓ Exclusions listed upfront — fuel, EMI, rent, wallet

✓ Point conversions with conservative ₹/point rates

What You Actually Earn (in ₹)

Absolute INR estimates based on your spends. Caps and exclusions applied — no marketing fluff.

Gross rewards / year

₹12,560

Before fees & forex

Costs / year

₹12,860

Fee ₹12,500 + forex ₹360

Net value / year

-₹300

-0.06% effective return on spend

Category-wise breakdown

Travel & flights

Spend ₹5,000/mo · 5 pts per ₹150 spend

₹2,000.00/year

₹166.67/mo

167 pts × ₹1 = ₹166.67/mo167 pts/mo @ ₹1/pt

All other eligible spends

Spend ₹40,000/mo · 3.3 pts per ₹150 spend

₹10,560/year

₹880/mo

880 pts × ₹1 = ₹880/mo880 pts/mo @ ₹1/pt

Estimates assume eligible spends only (exclusions per issuer T&Cs apply). Point values use typical redemption rates — actual value varies by redemption choice. Bank approval and reward crediting is at issuer discretion.

Points → INR Conversion Guide

Marketing says "10X points" — here's what that actually means in your pocket.

travel — 5 pts per ₹150 spend

You spend

₹10,000

→

You earn

333 pts

Worth ≈

₹333.33

@ ₹1/point

all — 3.3 pts per ₹150 spend

You spend

₹10,000

→

You earn

220 pts

Worth ≈

₹220

@ ₹1/point

Redemption reality: Point value varies — cashback redemption is typically lower than travel partner transfers. We use a conservative ₹1/pt in calculations.

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Reward Structure

Source: Issuer public T&Cs

travel

all

3.3X

Excluded categories (no rewards)

EMIRentWallet loads

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Fees & Charges — Full Disclosure

All amounts in INR. Everything that can reduce your net value.

Joining fee

Charged in first year

₹12,500

Annual / renewal fee

Charged every year unless waived

₹12,500

Forex markup

2% on international transactions

Finance charges

≈3.5–3.75% per month (42–45% p.a.) if you revolve balance — pay in full to avoid

Late payment fee

₹400–₹1,300 depending on statement balance — always pay on time

Reward redemption fee

Usually ₹0 for cashback cards; points cards may have ₹99+ redemption fee

Example: moderate user net math

Gross rewards+ ₹12,560

Annual fee− ₹12,500

Forex cost− ₹360

Net annual value-₹300

Eligibility Snapshot

Public criteria from Issuer public T&Cs. Bank makes final decision.

Minimum age21–60 years

Min income (salaried)₹1,00,000/mo

Min income (self-employed)₹12,00,000/year

Employment acceptedsalaried, self employed

Credit historyNo minimum stated

CIBIL checkBank checks at application — CardHungry never pulls your score

Secured optionUnsecured card only

Card tierMetal — ultra-premium metal card

Important: These are indicative eligibility bands from issuer websites. Actual approval depends on the bank's internal score, existing relationship, and current portfolio policy. CardHungry shows bands, not guarantees.

FAQ

How much can I actually earn with HDFC Bank Infinia Credit Card?+

At moderate spend (₹40,000/mo), gross rewards are about ₹12,560/year. After the ₹12,500 annual fee, net value is approximately -₹300/year. Use the calculator above to model your own spends.

What is the minimum income for HDFC Bank Infinia Credit Card?+

₹1,00,000/month for salaried applicants (indicative — bank decides).

What spends do NOT earn rewards?+

EMI, Rent, Wallet loads.

Does CardHungry pull my CIBIL score?+

No. We use public eligibility criteria only. The bank will check CIBIL when you apply.