HDFC Bank Swiggy Credit Card

HDFC Bank · Visa

Why this card?

  • 10% cashback on dining and food delivery and groceries at Swiggy; 1% on other spends
  • ₹500 joining and annual fee; renewal fee waived on ₹2 lakh yearly spend
  • 1% fuel surcharge waiver

Card details

Issuer
HDFC Bank
Network
Visa
Annual Fee
₹500
Joining Fee
₹500
Reward Type
cashback
Best Reward Rate
10% on dining at swiggy
Forex Markup
3.5%
Domestic Lounge
None
Min. Monthly Income
₹15,000
Rates verified
2026-10-06

Our verdict

HDFC Swiggy is a strong card for heavy Swiggy users — 10% cashback on Swiggy food orders, Instamart, Dineout and Genie, plus 5% on selected online categories (capped at ₹1,500 per billing cycle) and 1% on other eligible spends (capped at ₹500 per billing cycle), at ₹500/year. HDFC has begun moving existing holders to the Swiggy Ornge and Swiggy BLCK variants, so check which version is currently offered. Activating within 30 days earns 3 months of Swiggy One membership, and the fee is waived at ₹2 lakh of annual spend.

Pros

  • 10% cashback on Swiggy app orders including food, Instamart, Dineout and Genie
  • 5% cashback on selected online categories such as apparel, electronics, pharmacy and entertainment (capped ₹1,500 per billing cycle)
  • 3 months of Swiggy One membership when the card is activated within 30 days
  • 1% cashback on other eligible spends

Cons

  • The 5% tier covers only listed categories and is capped at ₹1,500 per billing cycle — it hits the ceiling at ₹30,000 of spend in those categories
  • 1% cashback on other spends is capped at ₹500 per billing cycle; fuel, rent, EMI, wallet and jewellery are excluded
  • No lounge access whatsoever
  • 3.5% forex markup — not for international use

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