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HDFC Bank Review Verified: 2026-08-24

Swiggy HDFC Credit Card

4.4 / 5.0 Rating
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Fees

₹500 + Taxes

Joining & annual

Reward Rate

10% cashback on Swiggy Food, Instamart & Dineout orders above ₹249 (effective 17 Apr 2026), capped ₹1,500/month; 5% cashback on Cleartrip flights & hotels, capped ₹1,500/billing cycle, plus 6% instant discount; 5% across 1,000+ other online platforms, capped ₹1,500/month; 1% on other retail

Welcome Bonus

Complimentary 3-month Swiggy One membership worth ₹1,199 on activation

Lounge

No Lounge Access

Our Expert Take

Swiggy HDFC is an easy recommendation for regular Swiggy users: 10% cashback across Food, Instamart, Dineout and Genie, plus a free 3-month Swiggy One membership on activation. The 5% rate on 1,000+ other online platforms makes it useful beyond just Swiggy too.

Reward limits

Checked 27 Sep 2026 · Bank terms

  • 10% on Swiggy Food, Instamart and Dineout

    Max ₹1,500 per billing cycle

    Reached after about ₹15,000 of spend

  • 5% on eligible online spends (apparel, electronics, pharmacy, cabs, entertainment, marketplaces)

    Max ₹1,500 per billing cycle

    Reached after about ₹30,000 of spend

  • 1% on other spends

    Max ₹500 per billing cycle

    Reached after about ₹50,000 of spend

No rewards on: Fuel, rent, jewellery, government, gift cards, wallet, EMI, SmartBuy and SmartPay transactions

Pros & Cons

Key Advantages

  • 10% cashback on Swiggy Food, Instamart and Dineout orders above ₹249
  • 5% cashback on Cleartrip flights & hotels (capped ₹1,500/cycle) plus 5% across 1,000+ other online platforms
  • Cashback credited directly to your Swiggy Money wallet

Limitations

  • Cashback is capped monthly per category, not unlimited
  • No airport lounge access

Key Perks & Spending Milestones

10% cash back on Swiggy orders above ₹249 (Food, Instamart, Dineout), capped at ₹1,500 per month, effective 17 Apr 2026

5% cash back on Cleartrip flights & hotels (capped ₹1,500/billing cycle) plus an instant 6% discount, and 5% across 1,000+ other top e-commerce apps (capped ₹1,500/month)

Flat 1% cash back on all other standard domestic offline terminal sweeps and retail online line items

Complimentary 3-month Swiggy One membership unlocking free deliveries and dine-out deals

1% fuel surcharge waiver valid across all fuel pumps for bills ranging between ₹400 and ₹5,000

Spend milestone

Annual membership renewal fee waived for the subsequent year upon crossing ₹2 Lakhs in annual spends

Fees & Charges

Joining fee

₹500 + Taxes

Annual fee

₹500 + Taxes

Annual fee waived on ₹2 Lakh annual retail spends

Interest rate

3.6% per month (43.2% per annum)

Late payment fee

₹501 to ₹1,000
₹500
₹1,001 to ₹5,000
₹600
₹5,001 to ₹10,000
₹750
₹10,001 to ₹25,000
₹900
₹25,001 to ₹50,000
₹1,100
Above ₹50,000
₹1,300

Insurance & Protection Benefits

Comprehensive travel insurance & lost card liability cover up to ₹1,000,000

Eligibility Criteria

salaried minimum income

₹25,000 per month

self employed ITR

₹6 Lakh per annum

age

21 years and above

Credit score & income

Good (720+), Salaried minimum salary ₹25,000/month

Frequently Asked Questions

Did the Swiggy HDFC cashback rules change recently?
Yes. Effective 17 April 2026, HDFC added a minimum order value of ₹249 to qualify for the 10% cashback on Swiggy Food, Instamart and Dineout, up from no minimum previously, and added a 5% Cleartrip cashback tier.
What's the cashback cap on Swiggy HDFC?
10% Swiggy cashback and 5% cashback on 1,000+ other platforms are each capped at ₹1,500 per month; Cleartrip cashback is separately capped at ₹1,500 per billing cycle.
Does the Swiggy HDFC card offer lounge access?
No, this is a pure cashback card with no airport lounge access.
Where does Swiggy HDFC cashback get credited?
Cashback is credited directly to your Swiggy Money wallet rather than as a statement credit.

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