HDFC Bank

IndianOil HDFC Bank Credit Card

Last updated: 12 October 2026

Welcome offerWelcome benefit voucher worth ₹250 on completion of the first transaction within 37 days.
Annual fee
₹ 500
Reward rate
5% on IndianOil fuel, groceries, bill payments & utilities; 1 FP per ₹150 on other purchases
Editorial score guidance
700+
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IndianOil HDFC Bank Credit Card | CardsGuruji
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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

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.

Redeem for

  • IndianOil XTRAREWARDS (1 FP = ₹0.96)
  • Product Catalogue (1 FP = ₹0.20)
  • Statement Cashback (1 FP = ₹0.20)
Reward currency
Fuel Points
Points validity
24 months
Card network
RuPay · Visa
Perks

What you get with this card

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

  • Annual fee waived on spending ₹50,000 or more in the previous anniversary year.

  • Up to 50 Litres of Free fuel annually by maximizing and redeeming Fuel Points.

  • 1% fuel surcharge waiver on transactions between ₹400 and ₹5,000 (capped at ₹250 per month).

  • Complimentary IndianOil XTRAREWARDS Program (IXRP) membership.

Our verdict

Pros & cons

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

What we like

  • Excellent fuel savings at IndianOil outlets with a high reward value of ₹0.96 per point

  • Low annual fee of ₹500, which is easily waived off with a ₹50,000 annual spend

  • Offers 5% accelerated rewards on non-fuel categories like utility bills and groceries

  • Available on the RuPay network, allowing for UPI payments via BHIM

  • GPay, or PhonePe

What to watch out for

  • Low monthly capping on reward points limits heavy spenders

  • Very low base reward rate on non-accelerated categories

  • Reward points drastically lose value (from ₹0.96 down to ₹0.20) if not redeemed at IndianOil outlets

  • No reward points earned on rent

  • EMIs, or government transactions

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 balance transfer amount or ₹250 (whichever is higher)
Foreign currency markup
3.5% + GST
Late payment
Up to ₹1,300 (depending on statement balance)
Returned payment
2% of payment amount (minimum ₹450)
Over-limit
2.5% of overlimit amount (minimum ₹550)

Interest rates

Charged on any balance you carry forward

Purchases
3.75% per month (45.0% annually)
Balance transfer
3.75% per month
Cash advance
3.75% per month
Penalty rate
Up to 45.0% 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 IndianOil HDFC Bank Credit Card

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

IndianOil HDFC Bank 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 voucher worth ₹250 on completion of the first transaction within 37 days.".

IndianOil HDFC Bank Credit Card earns Fuel Points at a primary rate of 5% on IndianOil fuel, groceries, bill payments & utilities; 1 FP per ₹150 on other purchases. Specifically, 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.. Spends in Fuel, Entry Level, Rewards categories provide the maximum valueback per transaction on this card.

Yes, because IndianOil HDFC Bank Credit Card is on the RuPay network, you can link it directly to any UPI application including Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, and BHIM. This allows you to scan merchant QR codes at local stores and pay from your credit card account while earning reward points.

Rewards earned on IndianOil HDFC Bank Credit Card can be redeemed for IndianOil XTRAREWARDS (1 FP = ₹0.96), Product Catalogue (1 FP = ₹0.20), Statement Cashback (1 FP = ₹0.20) 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 IndianOil HDFC Bank 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%.

IndianOil HDFC Bank 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.

IndianOil HDFC Bank Credit Card currently features a welcome offer: "Welcome benefit voucher worth ₹250 on completion of the first transaction within 37 days.". 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 fuel savings at IndianOil outlets with a high reward value of ₹0.96 per point and Low annual fee of ₹500. However, keep in mind that Low monthly capping on reward points limits heavy spenders and Very low base reward rate on non-accelerated categories. Overall, IndianOil HDFC Bank Credit Card delivers strong value if your regular spending aligns with Fuel, Entry Level, Rewards.

IndianOil HDFC Bank Credit Card is focused on Fuel and Entry Level and Rewards 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, IndianOil HDFC Bank 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. (Up to 50 Litres of Free fuel annually by maximizing and redeeming Fuel Points.). The monthly waiver is subject to a cap, and GST charged on the surcharge is non-refundable.