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HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Metal Edition

Super-Premium Luxury & Lifestyle — Up to 33.3% SmartBuy Multipliers & Global Lounges

Best Suited For

Affluent corporate executives, luxury hotel loyalists, and frequent flyers seeking maximum travel reward multipliers paired with premium lifestyle memberships.

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Joining Fee

₹10,000

One-time upfront

Annual Fee

₹10,000

Waived on ₹8 lakh annual spend

Base Rewards

5 Reward Points per ₹150 spent

On eligible spends

Airport Lounge

Unlimited Domestic & International

Complimentary visits

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Last verified 16 Sept 2026

Why Consider This Card?

Objective editorial assessment, ideal spender profile, and primary trade-offs

Editorial Verdict

4.7/5 Editorial Score

The HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Metal Edition is one of the most rewarding super-premium credit cards in India, rivaling Infinia while commanding a lower **joining and annual renewal fee of ₹10,000 + GST**. The renewal fee is completely waived upon achieving annual retail spends of ₹8,00,000 in the preceding membership year. To kick off the relationship, cardholders receive **10,000 Reward Points** upon fee payment, alongside complimentary annual memberships to **Club Marriott, Swiggy One, and Amazon Prime** upon achieving milestone spends. The reward engine delivers extraordinary value: cardholders earn **5 Reward Points per ₹150 spent** on standard retail transactions (3.33% baseline return), which surges up to **10X Reward Points (up to 33.3% value back)** on flight and hotel reservations via HDFC SmartBuy. Because 1 Reward Point equals ₹1.00 when redeemed for flight and hotel bookings, this card provides an exceptional travel return for corporate professionals. Globally, the Diners Club network grants **unlimited complimentary airport lounge access** at over 1,300 lounges across the world for primary and add-on cardholders. Cardholders also enjoy 6 complimentary golf games per quarter, a discounted foreign currency markup of **2.00% + GST**, and 2X rewards on weekend dining. While Diners Club acceptance on offline POS terminals was historically narrower than Visa/Mastercard, modern RuPay/Diners terminal integration in India has made acceptance nearly universal.

Ideal For:Affluent corporate executives, luxury hotel loyalists, and frequent flyers seeking maximum travel reward multipliers paired with premium lifestyle memberships.

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Card Strengths

Up to 33.3% reward return on flights and hotel bookings made through HDFC SmartBuy
Unlimited complimentary domestic and international airport lounge visits worldwide
1:1 redemption value (1 RP = ₹1) on flight tickets and hotel bookings
Complimentary Club Marriott, Swiggy One, and Amazon Prime memberships on initial spend milestone
Accessible ₹8,00,000 annual spend waiver threshold for a super-premium metal card

Things to Keep in Mind

Diners Club network POS acceptance, while improved, is still slightly less ubiquitous than Visa/Mastercard
SmartBuy accelerated bonus reward points are capped at 10,000 points per calendar month
High net monthly income requirement of ₹1.75 Lakhs+ for salaried applicants
Guest visits at airport lounges are chargeable unless special promotional offers apply

Additional Cardholder Privileges

Rewards

10,000 Bonus Points Quarterly Milestone

Earn 10,000 bonus Reward Points on achieving ₹4 Lakhs spend in each calendar quarter, yielding up to 40,000 bonus points (worth ₹40,000) every year.

Lounge

Unlimited Worldwide Lounge Access

Enjoy unlimited complimentary lounge visits across 1,300+ lounges globally via Diners Club International network for both Primary and Add-on cardholders.

Rewards

SmartBuy 10X Travel Rewards

Earn up to 10X Reward Points (33.3%) on hotels and 5X (16.6%) on flights via SmartBuy, capped at 10,000 accelerated points per calendar month.

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Annual Lifestyle Memberships

Get complimentary 1-year memberships to Club Marriott, Amazon Prime, and Swiggy One upon spending ₹1.5 Lakhs in the first 90 days.

Rewards & Cashback Structure

Base earning rates, partner merchant acceleration, redemption options, and exclusions

Reward Program Name: Diners Club Black Reward Points
Reward Currency: Reward Points
Base Earn Rate: 5 Reward Points per ₹150 spent
Point Value (INR): ₹1.0000 per point
Redemption Channels: Flight & Hotel redemptions capped at 70% of booking amount via points and max 75,000 points per calendar month. ₹99 + GST fee per redemption.
Reward Point Expiry: Reward Points valid for 3 years from accumulation.

Category Accelerated Earn RatesPublished Terms

Spend Category	Earn Rate	Reward Cap	Conditions
SmartBuy Hotels & Experiences	10X Reward Points on Hotels & Experiences via SmartBuy (33.3% valueback, subject to shared SmartBuy cap)	10,000 Reward Points/mo	Standard terms apply
SmartBuy Flight Bookings	5X Reward Points on Flight Bookings via SmartBuy (16.6% valueback, subject to shared SmartBuy cap)	10,000 Reward Points/mo	Standard terms apply
All Other Retail Spends	5 Reward Points per ₹150 spent on all retail transactions (3.33% valueback; 1 RP = ₹1.00 on flights/hotels)	No Cap	Standard terms apply

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Verified Rates & Caps

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Total Monthly Spend:₹30,000 / month

₹5,000 / mo₹1 lakh / mo₹2 lakh / mo

Category Spend Allocation

Customize monthly spend in each category. Category amounts sum directly to your monthly spend.

Assumed spend distribution

SmartBuy Hotels & Experiences33.30%

Shared Cap: ₹10,000/monthly (Ecosystem)

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SmartBuy Flight Bookings16.60%

Shared Cap: ₹10,000/monthly (Ecosystem)

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All Other Retail Spends3.33%

No published cap

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Excluded / Non-Reward Spends0%

Fuel, rent, wallet, govt, cash

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Category / Reward Bucket	Monthly Spend	Rate	Effective Rate	Cap Period	Eligible Reward	Cap Status
SmartBuy Hotels & Experiences	₹6,000	10X Reward Points on Hotels & Experiences via SmartBuy (33.3% valueback, subject to shared SmartBuy cap)	—	₹10,000/monthly	Calculating...	Under cap
SmartBuy Flight Bookings	₹6,000	5X Reward Points on Flight Bookings via SmartBuy (16.6% valueback, subject to shared SmartBuy cap)	—	₹10,000/monthly	Calculating...	Under cap
All Other Retail Spends	₹18,000	5 Reward Points per ₹150 spent on all retail transactions (3.33% valueback; 1 RP = ₹1.00 on flights/hotels)	—	None	Calculating...	Under cap
Total Monthly Cashback	₹30,000	-	—	-	₹0 / mo	Zero cap loss

Annual Spends

₹3.6 lakh

12 billing cycles

Annual Capped Rewards

₹0

0% blended return

Effective Fee

-₹10,000

Standard renewal

Net Annual Value

+₹0 / yr

Rewards - Fee

*Calculation based on verified card reward rates, applicable monthly caps, and fee-waiver thresholds - ₹10000 annual fee.

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Milestone Spend Progression

Bonus vouchers and annual fee waiver milestones unlocked as your total spend increases

Tier 1 Target

₹4 lakhper quarter

Worth ₹10,000

Quarterly Milestone (10,000 Bonus Points)

Earn 10,000 bonus Reward Points on spending ₹4 Lakhs or more in a calendar quarter (up to 40,000 bonus points annually).

*Milestone spend calculation is tracked across eligible retail purchases within each specified billing or calendar period. Excludes cash advances, wallet loads, and EMI conversions.

Airport Lounge Access

Domestic and international lounge privileges, spend hurdles, and participating terminals

Domestic Lounge Access

Airports within India

Included

Complimentary Visits: Unlimited complimentary visits
Spend Requirement: No spend requirement

Unlimited complimentary domestic airport lounge access for Primary and Add-on cardholders

International Lounge Access

Global airports outside India

Included

Complimentary Visits: Unlimited complimentary visits
Spend Requirement: No spend requirement
Access Type: Diners Club Lounge Network

Unlimited complimentary international airport lounge access worldwide via Diners Club for Primary and Add-on cardholders

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Where can I use this card for airport lounge access?

This card includes complimentary admission across verified Indian airport terminals. Check individual terminal lounges and spend criteria before you travel.

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Domestic AllowanceUnlimited Domestic & International

Airport Coverage40+ Major Indian Airports

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Representative Major Airport Lounges:

Delhi (DEL)Mumbai (BOM)Bengaluru (BLR)Hyderabad (HYD)Chennai (MAA)Kolkata (CCU)All 40+ Airports →

Fees & Charges

Complete breakdown of joining, renewal, forex, financing APR, and transaction charges

1. Card Membership Fees

Joining Fee (1st Year): ₹10,000
Annual / Renewal Fee (2nd Year Onwards): ₹10,000
Annual Spend Fee Waiver: Waived on ₹8 lakh annual spend
Fee Terms Notes: Joining fee ₹10,000 + GST; annual renewal fee ₹10,000 + GST waived on spending ₹8,00,000 in preceding year.

2. International Spends

Foreign Currency Markup (Forex): 2.00% + GST
Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC): Standard 1% mark-up on cross-currency INR transactions where applicable

3. Borrowing & Financing

Monthly Interest Rate (Finance Charges): Refer to official schedule of charges
Annualized Interest Rate (APR): Refer to official schedule of charges
Cash Advance / ATM Withdrawal Fee: Refer to official schedule of charges
Interest-Free Period: Up to 50 Days

4. Other Charges & Taxes

Late Payment Charges: Refer to official schedule of charges

Regulatory Tax Notice: Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 18% is applicable on all card fees, interest charges, and milestone fees as mandated by the Government of India.

Verified Terms & Exclusions Summary

• Joining Fee: ₹10,000 + GST (Welcome benefit of 10,000 Reward Points upon fee payment). • Annual Renewal Fee: ₹10,000 + GST. • Spend-Based Fee Waiver: Annual fee waived on achieving retail spends of ₹8,00,000 in the preceding anniversary year. • Base Rewards: 5 Reward Points per ₹150 spent on all retail transactions (3.33% base reward return). • SmartBuy Accelerated Rewards: Up to 10X Reward Points (up to 33.3% value back) on flights/hotels via SmartBuy (1 RP = ₹1.00 on flights/hotels; capped at 10,000 bonus points/month). • Milestone Memberships: Complimentary Club Marriott, Swiggy One, and Amazon Prime memberships on spending ₹1.5 Lakhs within first 90 days. • Domestic & Global Lounges: Unlimited complimentary airport lounge access worldwide for primary and add-on cardholders. • Golf Privileges: 6 complimentary golf games or lessons per calendar quarter. • Foreign Currency Markup: 2.00% + GST on foreign currency transactions. • Fuel Surcharge Waiver: 1% surcharge waiver on fuel transactions between ₹400 and ₹1,00,000.

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Eligibility & Application Requirements

Income criteria, minimum age, CIBIL score benchmark, and verification checklist

Eligibility criteria not specified

Verified eligibility criteria are not currently available for this card. Check the issuer's latest terms before applying.

Mandatory Verification Documents

1. Identity ProofPAN Card (Mandatory), Aadhaar Card, Passport, or Voter ID.

2. Address ProofAadhaar (DigiLocker), Utility Bill (Electricity/Piped Gas), or Rental Agreement.

3. Income ProofLatest 3 months salary slips, Form 16, or latest 2 years ITR computation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions regarding HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Metal Edition application, fees, reward redemption, and eligibility

What is the reward point conversion value on HDFC Diners Club Black Metal?

Each Reward Point is worth ₹1.00 when redeemed for flights and hotels on the SmartBuy portal, ₹0.50 against Airmiles conversion (Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, InterMiles), and ₹0.30 as direct cash credit against card statements.

How do airport lounge visits work on Diners Club Black Metal?

Cardholders receive unlimited complimentary access to over 1,300 Diners Club lounges worldwide simply by presenting their physical card or boarding pass, covering all major domestic and international airports.

What are the eligibility criteria for Diners Club Black Metal?

Salaried applicants typically require a minimum net monthly income of ₹1.75 Lakhs, while self-employed individuals need an audited ITR of ₹21 Lakhs+ per annum, alongside a clean credit score.

How can I waive the ₹10,000 annual renewal fee?

The annual fee of ₹10,000 + GST is completely waived if you spend ₹8,00,000 or more in retail transactions within the preceding 12-month card anniversary cycle.

What is the joining and annual renewal fee for HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Metal Edition?

The joining fee for HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Metal Edition is ₹10,000 (one-time), and the annual renewal fee is ₹10,000 from the second year onwards. GST of 18% is applicable on all fee charges.

Can the annual fee on HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Metal Edition be waived?

Yes, the annual renewal fee of ₹10,000 is waived upon achieving annual spends of ₹8 lakh in the preceding card anniversary year.

What are the primary rewards and cashback earn rates on HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Metal Edition?

HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Metal Edition offers 5 Reward Points per ₹150 spent. Cardholders also enjoy accelerated reward rates on partner merchants and selected digital spend categories.

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

Yes, HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Metal Edition provides Unlimited Domestic & International.