HDFC Bank, in collaboration with Jet Airways and Diners Club, launched the HDFC Diners Jet Credit Card to help cardholders earn JetPrivilege (JPMiles) more quickly. This product combines HDFC Bank’s wide presence in India, Jet Airways’ JPMiles program and Diners Club’s global lounge access benefits into a single premium credit card offering.
JetPrivilege HDFC Bank Diners Club Credit Card
Welcome Offer on the JetPrivilege HDFC Bank Diners Club Credit Card
- Joining fee: Rs. 10,000 + taxes
- 30,000 bonus JPMiles (subject to meeting spend criteria)
- 15 JetPrivilege tier points within the first 90 days
- One complimentary domestic Jet Airways ticket*
- Discount voucher worth INR 750 for booking a domestic return ticket*
JPMiles earn rate:
- 8 JPMiles for every Rs. 150 spent on general purchases
- 3x JPMiles (24 JPMiles) for every Rs. 150 spent on the Jet Airways website
How JPMiles can be redeemed
The welcome bonus of 30,000 JPMiles is available after you meet the required retail spend of Rs. 1,50,000 within the first 90 days. In terms of value, JPMiles can be most valuable when redeemed for long-haul premium cabin tickets where the effective value per mile can approach or exceed Rs. 1. For domestic reward redemptions, the value per JPMile tends to be significantly lower—closer to Rs. 0.40—so domestic redemptions generally offer less value.
Given the earn rates and typical redemption values, the effective reward yield can vary. If you value a JPMile at around Rs. 1 in premium redemptions, the card’s earn rate can look attractive. Conversely, when domestic redemptions (with lower per-mile value) are typical, the realized reward percentage is substantially lower after accounting for fees and redemption limitations.
Also note that the 30,000 bonus JPMiles require the specified initial spends to be credited, and the 15 JetPrivilege tier points can accelerate movement toward Silver status in the JetPrivilege program.
Renewal Benefits
- Renewal fee: Rs. 5,000 + taxes
- 10,000 JPMiles on renewal
- 5 JetPrivilege tier points on renewal
- One complimentary domestic Jet Airways ticket*
- Discount voucher worth INR 750 for booking a domestic return ticket*
Other benefits of the HDFC Diners Jet Credit Card
Beyond earning bonus JPMiles, this card includes a strong set of lifestyle and travel perks. Key benefits include:
- Unlimited airport lounge access globally
- EXTRA JPMiles promotional programs for accelerated earning
- JetPrivilege tier points earned based on annual retail spend
- 5% discount on domestic Jet Airways tickets (terms apply)
- Unlimited complimentary green-fee waiver at participating golf courses in India and overseas
Card features
- Estimated reward rate: Around 5% if valuing 1 JPMile at Rs. 1 (8 JPMiles per Rs. 150)
- Accelerated rewards: EXTRA JPMiles offers increase earning potential on select spends
- Complimentary lounge access: Unlimited global airport lounge access
- Fuel surcharge waiver: 0% fuel surcharge with minimum transaction and per-cycle cap
- Foreign exchange markup fee: 2% + applicable taxes
- Concierge service: Global concierge assistance for travel and lifestyle needs
The card suits frequent Jet Airways flyers or those who plan to accumulate miles toward a high-value international award. For travelers who fly other carriers frequently or prefer more flexible rewards, alternative cards that earn transferable points or have broader airline options may be a better fit.
Comparing this card to other Diners Club variants, such as higher-tier Diners products, the Diners Jet card focuses specifically on JPMiles accumulation and related JetPrivilege benefits. If you prioritize lounge access and golf privileges alongside airline miles, this card can provide a compelling package; if you prefer greater flexibility in redemption or better value on domestic redemptions, consider cards that earn general reward points redeemable across multiple airlines.
If you hold this card, consider how you typically redeem JPMiles and whether international premium redemptions or Jet Airways travel align with your plans to maximize value.