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HDFC Bank IndianOil Credit Card

Verified · August 25, 2026
4.8/5.0

Updated on August 25, 2026

HDFC Bank IndianOil Credit Card

🎖️Reward Rate

Base Rewards: 1 Fuel Point per ₹150 (1 Fuel Point per ₹150 spent on other retail purchases)

Overview

HDFC Bank IndianOil Credit Card by HDFC Bank provides premium value tailored for Fuel Co-brand cardholders.

Rewards

Reward Type

Reward Points

Reward Rate

  • Base Rewards: 1 Fuel Point per ₹150 (1 Fuel Point per ₹150 spent on other retail purchases)
  • Accelerated Rewards: 5% Fuel Points on IndianOil fuel purchases (max 250 Fuel Points per month for initial 6 months, 150 thereafter) + 5% Fuel Points on Groceries and Bill Payments (max 100 FP/mo each)
  • Excluded Categories: Wallet load, Rent

Welcome Benefit

Complimentary 250 Fuel Points on realization of joining fee and first swipe within 37 days; Qualification Criteria: Fee realization; Card swipe within 37 days; Fulfillment Timeline: 30 days post fee payment

Milestone Benefit

Spend ₹50,000 (Annual): Annual renewal fee waiver; Annual Fee Waiver: Spend ₹50,000 or more in preceding 12 months for fee waiver

Redemption

  • Redeem for up to 50 Litres of Free Fuel annually at IndianOil fuel pumps at 1 Fuel Point = ₹0.96
  • Catalog gifts and statement cashback at 1 FP = ₹0.20

Benefits

  • Fuel Surcharge Waiver: 1% (Max waiver ₹250 per statement cycle)
  • 1% Fuel Surcharge Waiver: 1% Fuel Surcharge waiver across all IndianOil fuel outlets on min transaction of ₹400. (Max waiver ₹250 per statement cycle) [Partners: IndianOil Corporation Ltd]

Things to Know Before you apply

HDFC Bank IndianOil Credit Card Eligibility Criteria

  • Age: 21–60 years
  • Salaried: Net monthly income > ₹12,000; Self-employed: ITR > ₹2.4 Lakhs
  • Salaried & Self-Employed Individuals
  • Resident Indian

Fees & Charges

ParticularsAmount
Joining Fee₹500
Annual Fee₹500
Foreign Currency Mark-up Fee3.5%
Cash Advance Fee2.5% (min ₹500)

Fee waiver: Spend ₹50,000 or more in preceding 12 months for fee waiver

PaisaSimple Review

Overall Rating

4.8/5

What do we like about this card?

HDFC Bank IndianOil Credit Card issued by HDFC Bank is one of India's leading credit cards for Fuel Co-brand spends, featuring competitive reward earning and verified travel perks.

Pros

  • Base Rewards: 1 Fuel Point per ₹150 (1 Fuel Point per ₹150 spent on other retail purchases)
  • Forex markup rate of 3.5%
  • Airport lounge and lifestyle dining privileges
  • Value-packed milestone rewards on annual spend

Cons

  • Annual renewal fee of ₹500
  • Reward exclusion on fuel purchases and wallet load transactions

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Fee Details

Joining Fee

₹500

Annual/Renewal Fee

₹500

Joining Fee

₹500

Annual/Renewal Fee

₹500

Joining Fee

₹500

Annual/Renewal Fee

₹500

Welcome Benefit
  • Complimentary 250 Fuel Points on realization of joining fee and first swipe within 37 days
  • Qualification Criteria: Fee realization
  • Card swipe within 37 days
  • Fulfillment Timeline: 30 days post fee payment
  • 2,000 bonus Reward Points upon spending ₹5,000 within first 60 days
  • Qualification Criteria: ₹5,000 retail spend within 60 days of card setup
  • Fulfillment Timeline: 45 days
  • Complimentary 1-year SonyLIV Premium subscription worth ₹999 upon first transaction within 30 days
  • Qualification Criteria: First card spend within 30 days of issuance
  • Fulfillment Timeline: Voucher code delivered via SMS within 30 days
Reward/Cashback Rate
  • Base Rewards: 1 Fuel Point per ₹150 (1 Fuel Point per ₹150 spent on other retail purchases)
  • Accelerated Rewards: 5% Fuel Points on IndianOil fuel purchases (max 250 Fuel Points per month for initial 6 months, 150 thereafter) + 5% Fuel Points on Groceries and Bill Payments (max 100 FP/mo each)
  • Excluded Categories: Wallet load, Rent
  • Base Rewards: 2 ICICI Reward Points per ₹100 (2 points per ₹100 spent at HPCL fuel stations)
  • 2 ICICI Reward Points per ₹100 (2 points per ₹100 spent on general retail)
  • Accelerated Rewards: Up to 5% savings on HPCL fuel purchases (2.5% cashback + 2 Reward Points per ₹100 + 1% surcharge waiver via ICICI POS)
  • Excluded Categories: Non-HPCL petrol pumps
  • Base Rewards: 4 EDGE Reward Points per ₹200 (4 EDGE Reward Points per ₹200 on all retail transactions)
  • Accelerated Rewards: Buy 1 Get 1 free movie ticket on District / Paytm Movies (up to ₹200 discount per month)
  • Excluded Categories: Fuel, Wallet loads
Pros
  • Base Rewards: 1 Fuel Point per ₹150 (1 Fuel Point per ₹150 spent on other retail purchases)
  • Forex markup rate of 3.5%
  • Airport lounge and lifestyle dining privileges
  • Value-packed milestone rewards on annual spend
  • Base Rewards: 2 ICICI Reward Points per ₹100 (2 points per ₹100 spent at HPCL fuel stations)
  • 2 ICICI Reward Points per ₹100 (2 points per ₹100 spent on general retail)
  • Forex markup rate of 3.5%
  • Airport lounge and lifestyle dining privileges
  • Value-packed milestone rewards on annual spend
  • Base Rewards: 4 EDGE Reward Points per ₹200 (4 EDGE Reward Points per ₹200 on all retail transactions)
  • Forex markup rate of 3.5%
  • Airport lounge and lifestyle dining privileges
  • Value-packed milestone rewards on annual spend
Cons
  • Annual renewal fee of ₹500
  • Reward exclusion on fuel purchases and wallet load transactions
  • Annual renewal fee of ₹500
  • Reward exclusion on fuel purchases and wallet load transactions
  • Annual renewal fee of ₹500
  • Reward exclusion on fuel purchases and wallet load transactions