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HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Metal Credit Card Review

HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Metal is best for high spenders who can use diners club acceptance. 3.33% value back on regular spends.

Annual fee₹10,000 + GST
Fee waiver₹8,00,000 / year
Top reward rate3.33%
Forex markup2%
NetworkDiners Club
Min. income₹2,50,000/mo

Pros

  • 3.33% value back on regular spends
  • Up to 10X points through HDFC SmartBuy
  • Unlimited lounge access for primary and add-on members
  • Monthly milestone memberships on ₹80,000 spends

Cons

  • Diners Club is not accepted everywhere
  • ₹10,000 fee needs ₹8 lakh yearly spend to waive

Reward rate by category

Effective value back per ₹100 spent. 5 reward points per ₹150; points valued at ₹1 on flights and hotels via SmartBuy.

Amazon3.33%
Flipkart3.33%
Other online shopping3.33%
Food delivery3.33%
Dining out3.33%
Groceries3.33%
Flights & hotels3.33%
Fuel0%
Bills & recharges3.33%
Everything else3.33%

How much could you earn?

Estimated yearly value after fees and caps for typical spending patterns.

Balanced spender
₹3,96,000/yr spend
₹188
Online shopper
₹3,90,000/yr spend
₹1,187
Frequent traveller
₹8,04,000/yr spend
₹23,142
Family & groceries
₹5,88,000/yr spend
₹5,782

Use my own spends

Lounge access

Unlimited domestic and international lounge access

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HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Metal FAQs

What is the annual fee of the HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Metal credit card?

The HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Metal credit card has a joining fee of ₹10,000 and an annual fee of ₹10,000, plus 18% GST. The annual fee is waived if you spend ₹8,00,000 or more in a card year.

Is HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Metal a good credit card?

The HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Metal card is best for: high spenders who can use diners club acceptance. Its main strengths are: 3.33% value back on regular spends; up to 10x points through hdfc smartbuy. Its main drawback: diners club is not accepted everywhere.

What is the forex markup on HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Metal?

The HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Metal card charges a 2% forex markup on international transactions, plus 18% GST on the markup.

Does HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Metal offer airport lounge access?

Yes: Unlimited domestic and international lounge access. Banks often attach spend conditions to lounge access, so check the latest terms.

✓ Details verified 26 September 2026Minimum income: ₹2,50,000 a month (salaried), reported by comparison sites. Sources: HDFC Bank Diners Black Metal eligibility · CardExpress 2026 changelog. Banks change terms often, so confirm on the HDFC Bank website before applying.
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