HDFC Bank

HDFC Solitaire Credit Card

Last updated: 17 October 2026

Welcome offerWelcome benefit of 500 Reward Points upon realization of the first-year membership fee.
Annual fee
₹ 500
Reward rate
Up to 4.5 Reward Points per ₹150
Editorial score guidance
700+
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Rewards

How the rewards work

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

You earn

Up to 4.5 Reward Points per ₹150

Earn 3 Reward Points for every ₹150 spent on all retail purchases. Earn 50% more Reward Points (4.5 RP per ₹150) on dining and grocery spends. Base redemption value is typically ₹0.15 per point against the statement balance.

Redeem for

  • Product Catalogue
  • Cashback / Statement Credit
  • Airmiles
Reward currency
Reward Points
Points validity
24 months
Card network
Visa · MasterCard
Perks

What you get with this card

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

  • Milestone Benefit: Get a Shoppers Stop voucher worth ₹1,000 every 6 months on spending ₹75,000 (up to ₹2,000 annually)

  • Annual fee of ₹500 is waived upon spending ₹50,000 or more in the previous anniversary year

  • 1% fuel surcharge waiver at all petrol pumps in India on transactions between ₹400 and ₹5,000 (maximum waiver of ₹250 per billing cycle)

  • Zero liability on fraudulent transactions if the loss of the card is reported immediately

Our verdict

Pros & cons

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

What we like

  • Excellent milestone benefit (Shoppers Stop vouchers) for a card with such a low annual fee

  • Easily achievable annual fee waiver target of just ₹50,000

  • Accelerated rewards on common household expenses like groceries and dining

What to watch out for

  • Low base reward value (₹0.15 per point) compared to modern cashback cards

  • No complimentary domestic or international airport lounge access

  • Rewards expire after 2 years

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 transfer amount or ₹250, whichever is higher
Foreign currency markup
3.5% + GST
Late payment
Tiered charges based on statement balance (no fee up to ₹100 owed; up to ₹1,300 max)
Returned payment
2% of the payment amount (minimum ₹450)
Over-limit
2.5% of overlimit amount (minimum ₹500)

Interest rates

Charged on any balance you carry forward

Purchases
3.6% per month (43.2% annually)
Balance transfer
3.60% per month
Cash advance
3.60% per month
Penalty rate
Up to 43.2% annually

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

Credit-score and eligibility guidance

Issuer-stated requirements and CardsGuruji guidance are shown separately.

700+out of 900
CardsGuruji editorial guidance: 700+

What this means for your application

  • A score range is general guidance, not an issuer's eligibility requirement.
  • Issuers independently assess income, employment, existing obligations, repayment history and other criteria.
  • Check the issuer's current eligibility terms before applying; no score guarantees approval.

Note: A displayed score is editorial guidance only unless separately identified as an issuer-stated requirement.

FAQs About HDFC Solitaire Credit Card

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

HDFC Solitaire Credit Card has an annual fee of ₹500 plus 18% GST. Most cardholders can get subsequent annual renewal fees waived by reaching the bank's annual milestone spend threshold. Additionally, the initial fee is often offset by welcome privileges like "Welcome benefit of 500 Reward Points upon realization of the first-year membership fee.".

HDFC Solitaire Credit Card earns Reward Points at a primary rate of Up to 4.5 Reward Points per ₹150. Specifically, Earn 3 Reward Points for every ₹150 spent on all retail purchases. Earn 50% more Reward Points (4.5 RP per ₹150) on dining and grocery spends. Base redemption value is typically ₹0.15 per point against the statement balance.. Spends in Shopping, Rewards, Entry Level categories provide the maximum valueback per transaction on this card.

Rewards earned on HDFC Solitaire Credit Card can be redeemed for Product Catalogue, Cashback / Statement Credit, Airmiles via HDFC Bank's official rewards portal or mobile banking app. Points earned remain valid for 24 months from the transaction date before expiring.

A CIBIL credit score of 700 or above is strongly recommended for approval of HDFC Solitaire Credit Card. Applicants should be Indian residents aged 21 to 65 years with a stable monthly income (salaried or self-employed with ITR) and no recent payment defaults or high credit utilization over 30%.

HDFC Solitaire Credit Card is issued on the Visa or MasterCard network with worldwide acceptance at over 30 million merchant establishments and online portals. International transactions, contactless tap-to-pay (up to ₹5,000 without PIN), and tokenized payments are supported once enabled in your banking app.

HDFC Solitaire Credit Card levies a forex markup fee of 3.5% + GST on transactions processed in foreign currencies. For cross-border shopping and overseas travel, remember that standard 18% GST applies on the markup charge.

HDFC Solitaire Credit Card currently features a welcome offer: "Welcome benefit of 500 Reward Points upon realization of the first-year membership fee.". To claim this joining perk, cardholders typically need to activate the card and complete a qualifying initial transaction within 30 to 60 days of card issuance.

Key highlights include Excellent milestone benefit (Shoppers Stop vouchers) for a card with such a low annual fee and Easily achievable annual fee waiver target of just ₹50. However, keep in mind that Low base reward value (₹0.15 per point) compared to modern cashback cards and No complimentary domestic or international airport lounge access. Overall, HDFC Solitaire Credit Card delivers strong value if your regular spending aligns with Shopping, Rewards, Entry Level.

HDFC Solitaire Credit Card is focused on Shopping and Rewards and Entry Level valueback and does not include unconditional complimentary airport lounge visits as a core benefit. If lounge access is a deciding factor for your travels, consider pairing this with a dedicated premium travel credit card.

Yes, HDFC Solitaire Credit Card includes a 1% fuel surcharge waiver for fuel spends typically between ₹400 and ₹4,000 at all government and private fuel stations in India. (1% fuel surcharge waiver at all petrol pumps in India on transactions between ₹400 and ₹5). The monthly waiver is subject to a cap, and GST charged on the surcharge is non-refundable.