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HDFC Bank MoneyBack+ Credit Card Review

HDFC Bank MoneyBack+ is best for low-cost starter card for amazon, flipkart and swiggy. 10X CashPoints (up to 2.5%) on Amazon, Flipkart, Swiggy, BigBasket and Reliance Smart SuperStore.

Annual fee₹500 + GST
Fee waiver₹50,000 / year
Top reward rate2.5%
Forex markup3.5%
NetworkVisa / Mastercard
Min. incomeNot published

Pros

  • 10X CashPoints (up to 2.5%) on Amazon, Flipkart, Swiggy, BigBasket and Reliance Smart SuperStore
  • Fee waived at just ₹50,000 yearly spend

Cons

  • Partner value-back cut from about 3.3% to 2.5% in May 2026
  • Very low rate outside partner merchants

Reward rate by category

Effective value back per ₹100 spent. 10X CashPoints (20 per ₹200, up to 2.5% value back) on Amazon, Flipkart, Swiggy, Reliance Smart SuperStore and BigBasket; base rate on a ₹200 basis since May 2026.

Amazon2.5%
Flipkart2.5%
Other online shopping0.25%
Food delivery2.5%
Dining out0.25%
Groceries0.25%
Flights & hotels0.25%
Fuel0%
Bills & recharges0.25%
Everything else0.25%

How much could you earn?

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

Balanced spender
₹3,96,000/yr spend
₹3,060
Online shopper
₹3,90,000/yr spend
₹5,565
Frequent traveller
₹8,04,000/yr spend
₹-1,386
Family & groceries
₹5,88,000/yr spend
₹3,480

Use my own spends

Lounge access

None

Recent changes to this card

  1. Devaluation HDFC Bank

    HDFC MoneyBack+: accrual moved to ₹200 basis

    Partner value-back fell from about 3.3% to 2.5%.

    HDFC MoneyBack+ · Source

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HDFC Bank MoneyBack+ FAQs

What is the annual fee of the HDFC Bank MoneyBack+ credit card?

The HDFC Bank MoneyBack+ credit card has a joining fee of ₹500 and an annual fee of ₹500, plus 18% GST. The annual fee is waived if you spend ₹50,000 or more in a card year.

Is HDFC Bank MoneyBack+ a good credit card?

The HDFC Bank MoneyBack+ card is best for: low-cost starter card for amazon, flipkart and swiggy. Its main strengths are: 10x cashpoints (up to 2.5%) on amazon, flipkart, swiggy, bigbasket and reliance smart superstore; fee waived at just ₹50,000 yearly spend. Its main drawback: partner value-back cut from about 3.3% to 2.5% in may 2026.

What is the forex markup on HDFC Bank MoneyBack+?

The HDFC Bank MoneyBack+ card charges a 3.5% forex markup on international transactions, plus 18% GST on the markup.

Does HDFC Bank MoneyBack+ offer airport lounge access?

No, the HDFC Bank MoneyBack+ card does not offer complimentary airport lounge access.

✓ Details verified 26 September 2026Minimum income: not published. Sources: HDFC Bank: MoneyBack+ credit card · CardExpress: 2026 changelog (MoneyBack+ May 2026). Banks change terms often, so confirm on the HDFC Bank website before applying.
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