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HDFC Bank Marriott Bonvoy Credit Card

Verified · August 25, 2026
4.9/5.0

Updated on August 25, 2026

HDFC Bank Marriott Bonvoy Credit Card

🎖️Reward Rate

Base Rewards: 2 Marriott Bonvoy Points per ₹150 (2 MB Points per ₹150 on other retail spends)

Overview

HDFC Bank Marriott Bonvoy Credit Card by HDFC Bank provides premium value tailored for Co-brand/Travel cardholders.

Rewards

Reward Type

Air Miles

Reward Rate

  • Base Rewards: 2 Marriott Bonvoy Points per ₹150 (2 MB Points per ₹150 on other retail spends)
  • Accelerated Rewards: 8 Marriott Bonvoy Points per ₹150 spent at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotel properties
  • 4 Marriott Bonvoy Points per ₹150 spent on Travel, Dining and Entertainment
  • Excluded Categories: Fuel, Wallet load, Rent, Government services

Welcome Benefit

1 Free Night Award (FNA) worth up to 15,000 points upon payment of joining fee + 10 Elite Night Credits + Complimentary Silver Elite Status; Qualification Criteria: Fee realization within 90 days; Fulfillment Timeline: Free Night Award credited to linked Marriott Bonvoy account within 24 hours of fee payment

Milestone Benefit

Spend ₹6 Lakhs (Annual): 1 Additional Free Night Award (worth up to 15,000 points); Spend ₹9 Lakhs (Annual): 1 Additional Free Night Award (worth up to 15,000 points); Spend ₹15 Lakhs (Annual): 1 Additional Free Night Award (worth up to 15,000 points); Annual Fee Waiver: Free Night Award (worth up to 15,000 points) awarded upon annual fee payment rather than fee waiver

Redemption

  • Redeem for Free Hotel Stays at 8,500+ Marriott Bonvoy properties globally
  • Transfer to 35+ Global Airline Frequent Flyer Programs at 3:1 ratio
  • Marriott Bonvoy Moments VIP experiences

Benefits

  • Domestic Airport Lounge: 12 per calendar year (both primary and add-on) via Diners Club Airport Lounges
  • International Airport Lounge: 12 per calendar year via Diners Club Worldwide Lounges
  • Fuel Surcharge Waiver: 1% (Max waiver ₹500 per statement cycle)
  • Complimentary Golf Access: 2 complimentary golf accesses per quarter at select golf courses. (2 golf rounds per quarter) [Partners: Diners Club Golf Concierge]
  • Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite Status: Complimentary Silver Elite status offering 10% bonus points on hotel stays, priority late checkout, and ultimate reservation guarantee. (Includes 10 Elite Night Credits automatically loaded each calendar year) [Partners: Marriott Bonvoy]

Things to Know Before you apply

HDFC Bank Marriott Bonvoy Credit Card Eligibility Criteria

  • Age: 21–60 years
  • Salaried: Net monthly income > ₹1,00,000; Self-employed: ITR > ₹12 Lakhs per annum
  • Salaried & Self-Employed Individuals
  • Resident Indian

Fees & Charges

ParticularsAmount
Joining Fee₹3,000
Annual Fee₹3,000
Foreign Currency Mark-up Fee3.5%
Cash Advance Fee2.5% (min ₹500)

Fee waiver: Free Night Award (worth up to 15,000 points) awarded upon annual fee payment rather than fee waiver

PaisaSimple Review

Overall Rating

4.9/5

What do we like about this card?

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

Pros

  • Base Rewards: 2 Marriott Bonvoy Points per ₹150 (2 MB Points per ₹150 on other retail spends)
  • Forex markup rate of 3.5%
  • Airport lounge and lifestyle dining privileges
  • Value-packed milestone rewards on annual spend

Cons

  • Annual renewal fee of ₹3000
  • Reward exclusion on fuel purchases and wallet load transactions

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Fee Details

Joining Fee

₹3,000

Annual/Renewal Fee

₹3,000

Joining Fee

₹1,499

Annual/Renewal Fee

₹1,499

Lowest fees

Joining Fee

₹5,000

Annual/Renewal Fee

₹5,000

Welcome Benefit
  • 1 Free Night Award (FNA) worth up to 15,000 points upon payment of joining fee + 10 Elite Night Credits + Complimentary Silver Elite Status
  • Qualification Criteria: Fee realization within 90 days
  • Fulfillment Timeline: Free Night Award credited to linked Marriott Bonvoy account within 24 hours of fee payment
  • Get 1,500 reward points worth ₹1,500 as Welcome Benefit upon payment of joining fee + ₹500 cashback on first train ticket booked within 45 days.
  • Qualification Criteria: Payment of annual joining fee within 30 days of card issuance
  • Fulfillment Timeline: Credited to card account within 45 days of fee realization
  • 5,000 bonus EDGE Miles (worth 10,000 partner airmiles) upon first transaction within 30 days
  • Qualification Criteria: First card transaction within 30 days of issuance
  • Fulfillment Timeline: 30 days
Reward/Cashback Rate
  • Base Rewards: 2 Marriott Bonvoy Points per ₹150 (2 MB Points per ₹150 on other retail spends)
  • Accelerated Rewards: 8 Marriott Bonvoy Points per ₹150 spent at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotel properties
  • 4 Marriott Bonvoy Points per ₹150 spent on Travel, Dining and Entertainment
  • Excluded Categories: Fuel, Wallet load, Rent, Government services
  • Base Rewards: 3 Reward Points per ₹125 (3 Reward Points per ₹125 spent on Dining and standing instructions on Utility spends)
  • 1 Reward Point per ₹125 (1 Reward Point per ₹125 on other retail spends)
  • Accelerated Rewards: Up to 10% value back as Reward Points on buying train tickets through IRCTC App and Website for AC1, AC2, AC3, Executive Chair car, and Chair Car.
  • Excluded Categories: Fuel transactions, Wallet loads
  • Base Rewards: 2 EDGE Miles per ₹100 (2 EDGE Miles per ₹100 on general retail spends (2% value back))
  • Accelerated Rewards: 5 EDGE Miles per ₹100 (5% value back) directly spent on Airlines and Hotels (direct website or Travel EDGE portal). 1:2 mile conversion to partner airmiles.
  • Excluded Categories: Fuel, Wallet loads, Rent, Insurance
Pros
  • Base Rewards: 2 Marriott Bonvoy Points per ₹150 (2 MB Points per ₹150 on other retail spends)
  • Forex markup rate of 3.5%
  • Airport lounge and lifestyle dining privileges
  • Value-packed milestone rewards on annual spend
  • Base Rewards: 3 Reward Points per ₹125 (3 Reward Points per ₹125 spent on Dining and standing instructions on Utility spends)
  • 1 Reward Point per ₹125 (1 Reward Point per ₹125 on other retail spends)
  • Forex markup rate of 3.5%
  • Airport lounge and lifestyle dining privileges
  • Value-packed milestone rewards on annual spend
  • Base Rewards: 2 EDGE Miles per ₹100 (2 EDGE Miles per ₹100 on general retail spends (2% value back))
  • Forex markup rate of 3.5%
  • Airport lounge and lifestyle dining privileges
  • Value-packed milestone rewards on annual spend
Cons
  • Annual renewal fee of ₹3000
  • Reward exclusion on fuel purchases and wallet load transactions
  • Annual renewal fee of ₹1499
  • Reward exclusion on fuel purchases and wallet load transactions
  • Annual renewal fee of ₹5000
  • Reward exclusion on fuel purchases and wallet load transactions