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HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Metal Edition Credit Card

HDFC Bank · Diners

₹10,000Annual fee
3.33%Base rate
Lounge visits/yr
2%Forex markup
250KMin income/mo

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HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Metal Edition Credit Card
HDFC Bank · Diners
  • Unlimited domestic and international airport lounge access
  • Up to 24 complimentary golf rounds annually (6 per quarter)
  • 5 reward points per 150 spent, with 10,000 bonus points on 4 lakh quarterly spend
  • Reward points redeemable up to 70% of flight and hotel booking value
  • Premium metal card construction with concierge and travel benefits
₹10,000/yrAnnual fee
₹10,000
Annual fee
3.33%
Base reward rate
Unlimited
Lounge access
780+
CIBIL score
The HDFC Diners Club Black Metal Edition is built for high-income, frequent travelers who can comfortably clear the 8 lakh annual spend needed to waive its steep 10,000 fee. Unlimited lounge access, generous golf privileges, and strong reward redemption value make it a genuine super-premium contender, but it is overkill for moderate spenders.

What HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Metal Edition Credit Card costs you

HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Metal Edition Credit Card carries a ₹10,000 annual fee and a ₹10,000 one-time joining fee. The annual fee is waivable: Spend 8 lakh or more in a year.

FeeAmount
Annual fee (year 2+)₹10,000
Joining fee (one-time)₹10,000
Fee waiver conditionSpend 8 lakh or more in a year
Spend required for waiver8,00,000 / year
Foreign transaction fee (forex markup)2% per transaction

What you earn on every rupee spent

HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Metal Edition Credit Card earns 3.33% on all eligible spends as a base reward rate, with accelerated rates on travel & flights, dining & food and other bonus categories listed below. Each reward point is worth ₹1 when redeemed, giving a clear rupee value for your earnings.

CategoryReward rate
All other spends (base rate)3.33%
✈️ Travel & Flights3.33%
🍽️ Dining & Food3.33%
3.33%
Travel & Flights
3.33%
Dining & Food
Welcome bonus

Club Marriott membership, Swiggy One (3 months) and Amazon Prime memberships on spending 1.5 lakh in first 90 days

Reward types: Points · Miles · Lounge · Discounts

Beyond the reward rate

The non-reward benefits on HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Metal Edition Credit Card are meaningful for frequent users. Here is what you get with the card.

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Airport lounge access
Domestic lounges — unlimited. International lounges via Priority Pass.
Fuel surcharge waiver
1% fuel surcharge waiver on petrol pump transactions (standard terms apply).

Who can apply for HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Metal Edition Credit Card

HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Metal Edition Credit Card requires a minimum net monthly income of ₹2,50,000 for salaried applicants and a CIBIL score of 780 or above. It is open to salaried employees and self-employed professionals.

₹2,50,000
Min monthly income
780+
CIBIL score
2160
Age (years)
RequirementDetail
Minimum monthly income₹2,50,000
CIBIL score780+ (good to excellent)
Age range2160 years
Employment typeSalaried, Self-employed
Typical approval time7-10 working days

Salaried need net monthly income above 2.5 lakh; self-employed need ITR above 30 lakh per annum. Indian nationals only.

Who should (and shouldn't) get HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Metal Edition Credit Card

✅ Best for
  • Heavy spenders on travel & flights who want 3.33% back
  • Heavy spenders on dining & food who want 3.33% back
  • Frequent travelers who value airport lounge access
  • International spenders benefiting from low forex markup
  • Moderate spenders who can clear the fee waiver condition
⚠️ Not ideal for
  • Low spenders who won't recover the high annual fee
  • Applicants with monthly income below ₹2,50,000

HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Metal Edition Credit Card — Questions answered

What is the annual fee for HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Metal Edition Credit Card?
The annual fee is ₹10,000 from year 2 onwards, with a one-time joining fee of ₹10,000. The fee is waivable: Spend 8 lakh or more in a year.
What is the minimum income required for HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Metal Edition Credit Card?
Salaried applicants need a minimum net monthly income of ₹2,50,000 and a CIBIL score of at least 780. Self-employed applicants typically need equivalent annual income proof. Salaried need net monthly income above 2.5 lakh; self-employed need ITR above 30 lakh per annum. Indian nationals only.
What is the reward rate on HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Metal Edition Credit Card for travel & flights?
HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Metal Edition Credit Card earns 3.33% on travel & flights with no monthly cap. On all other spends, the base reward rate is 3.33%.
Does HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Metal Edition Credit Card provide airport lounge access?
Yes — HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Metal Edition Credit Card includes domestic airport lounge access and international airport lounge access via Priority Pass with unlimited visits.
How do I get the annual fee waived on HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Metal Edition Credit Card?
The annual fee on HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Metal Edition Credit Card is automatically waived when you meet the spend threshold: Spend 8 lakh or more in a year. You do not need to call the bank — the waiver is applied to the next billing cycle once the condition is met.
How long does it take to get HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Metal Edition Credit Card approved?
Most applications for HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Metal Edition Credit Card are processed within 7-10 working days. Pre-approved customers may receive instant digital approval. Physical card delivery typically takes 3–5 business days after approval.
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