HDFC Bank is well known for offering attractive merchant discounts and rewards on both credit and debit cards. Since Diwali, the bank has introduced a steady stream of promotions, which can feel overwhelming given the sheer number and variety of offers. With hundreds of offers running across different categories, many customers find it hard to keep track and choose the best ones.
HDFC Uber Weekend Offer
#1 Get 5X rewards to Add-on Card Holders (in-store spends)
- 5X Reward Points apply to HDFC Bank credit card Add-On cardholders (not Primary cardholders).
- Offer valid only for retail in-store (POS) transactions in Grocery, Department Store and Supermarket categories.
- Maximum bonus reward points: 1,000 per month.
- Reward fulfilment: points credited within 90 days after the transaction month.
- Offer period: 1 October 2017 – 31 December 2017.
#2 Get 10% Cashback on New HDFC DEBIT Cards
A relevant offer for customers who recently opened a debit account with HDFC Bank.
- 10% cashback on purchases in Apparel, Fuel, Dining, Travel and Grocery using an HDFC Bank debit card.
- Maximum cashback: Rs. 1,000 per month.
- Minimum monthly spend to qualify: Rs. 4,000.
- Eligible customers: accounts opened from 1 April 2017 onward.
- Offer period: 1 November 2017 to 31 December 2017.
- Cashback fulfilment: credited within 90 days after the offer end date on a best-effort basis.
#3 Get 10X rewards on international Transactions with Diners Cards
All HDFC Diners credit cards earn 10X reward points on international transactions through December 2017. The bonus points are capped at 10,000 points per month. In recent months, Diners cards have shown improved currency conversion rates, often comparable to Mastercard and closer to mid-market rates.
#4 Global Value Program
The Global Value Program offers additional benefits for international spenders and has been available for about a year.
- Welcome / renewal benefit: 500 bonus reward points on the first international transaction of the year (available once annually).
- Cashback benefit: 1% cashback on all international transactions, up to Rs. 1,000 per statement cycle; cashback is credited on the subsequent statement cycle.
- Milestone benefit: a Rs. 2,000 Yatra voucher after accumulating Rs. 150,000 in international spends in a year (available once annually).
- Program annual/renewal fee: Rs. 199.
- How to activate: call customer care; requests are processed within five working days.
#5 Get 20% off on Weekends with UBER
- 20% off each weekend trip (Saturday and Sunday only), up to a maximum discount of Rs. 75 per ride.
- Promo code: HDFC20.
#6 Get 5x Points on all HDFC Credit Cards
HDFC frequently updates its partner list for bonus point categories, which can be confusing. Currently, many HDFC credit cards earn 5X points at select partners including MakeMyTrip, CaratLane, Lifestyle, Basics, Snapdeal, Jabong and Bigbasket. Check your card’s specific terms, since partner lists and eligible categories may change.
#7 Get 10x Points on all HDFC Diners Credit Cards
The Diners 10X program remains one of the most popular offers. It is separate from the other promotions listed above and has seen periodic updates and extensions.
- 10X points on HDFC Diners credit cards under periodic promotional programs (offer validity varies by campaign).
- Enjoy 10X reward points on SmartBuy during specific promotional windows (validity depends on the campaign dates).
HDFC’s wide range of offers can provide meaningful value, but the frequent additions and changes make it important to review terms and validity dates carefully. If you have experience using these offers, share your thoughts and tips in the comments section below.