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HDFC World MasterCard

It earns 2 RP per Rs 200. Read from the issuer's own documents on 31 Oct 2026.

Annual fee
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Fee waived at
Rs 75,000annual spend
Base return
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Forex markup
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Interest
3.75%a month

Fees

Annual spend that waives the feeRs 75,000
Fee notesFee amount not stated on the page; first-year fee waived on Rs 15,000 spend within the first 90 days; renewal fee waived on Rs 75,000 spend in a year.

Rewards

Reward currencyReward Points
Base earn2 RP per Rs 200
Spends that earn nothingNo Reward Points or CashPoints on rent, from 1 Jan 2023 (MITC)
Reward notesPoint value not stated on the page, so base return not computed.

Travel and perks

International loungeComplimentary Priority Pass with access to 600+ airport lounges worldwide (number of free visits not stated)
Fuel surcharge waiverPage mentions savings on fuel costs without stating the waiver terms
Other freebiesUp to 3 free add-on cards; up to 50 interest-free days

Charges and eligibility

Interest per month3.75%
Cash advance fee2.5% of amount, min Rs 500
EligibilityClosed to new applicants
Fine-print notesLegacy card: 'Sourcing of this Credit Card has been stopped.' All fields from the HDFC product page read 2026-10-12. Network taken from the card name. The 3.49% monthly interest is what this legacy page states; the bank's current MITC rate recorded on other entries is 3.75%, so treat it as possibly stale. Fee amount, point value, expiry and forex markup are not on the page.

Questions

Does the HDFC World MasterCard give airport lounge access?
Yes. In India: none listed. Outside India: Complimentary Priority Pass with access to 600+ airport lounges worldwide (number of free visits not stated).
Which spends earn no rewards on the HDFC World MasterCard?
No Reward Points or CashPoints on rent, from 1 Jan 2023 (MITC)