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HDFC Bank
HDFC Bank UPI RuPay Credit Card
IDFC FIRST Bank
IDFC FIRST Power+ Credit Card
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IssuerHDFC BankIDFC FIRST Bank
NetworkRuPayRuPay
Annual fee₹99 + GST per year₹499 + GST per year
Annual fee waiverAt ₹25,000 annual spendingAt ₹1,50,000 annual spending
Base reward rate0.3%0.5%
Reward rate by category

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Bills & utilities0.5% · Eligible PayZapp CashPoints5% · Utility rewards
Groceries & essentials0.8% · Eligible PayZapp CashPoints5% · Grocery rewards
Dining & delivery0.8% · Eligible PayZapp CashPoints0.5% · UPI and other retail rewards
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Reward capsThree-CashPoint rewards: ₹125/month · Two-CashPoint utility rewards: ₹125/month · One-CashPoint base rewards: ₹125/monthHPCL fuel reward value: ₹250/month · Grocery reward value: ₹150/month · Utility reward value: ₹100/month
RuPay credit card on UPIEligible for merchant UPI paymentsEligible for merchant UPI payments
Airport lounge accessNo complimentary airport lounge access recorded4 domestic airport lounge visits per year
Forex markup3.5%0%
Monthly income requirementNot listedApprox. ₹25,000/month salaried · ₹25,000/month self-employed
Terms verified21 Sept 202613 Sept 2026
Best suited toExisting HDFC Bank credit-card customers who want a low-fee RuPay floater card for merchant UPI payments.Households whose spend leans HPCL fuel, groceries, utilities and FASTag.
Main trade-offThe advertised 3%, 2% and 1% figures are CashPoint earn rates, not cashback percentages; one CashPoint is worth ₹0.25 for statement credit.The elevated rates are limited to eligible merchants and categories and remain subject to issuer caps.
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