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HDFC Millennia

The HDFC Millennia Credit Card offers 5% cashback on spends with partner merchants and 1% on all other retail spends. It also provides milestone benefits and fuel surcharge waivers.

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HDFC Millennia

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Intro Offer

1,000 CashPoints

Annual Fees

1000

Joining Fees

1000

Reward Rate

1.00 - 5.00 %

RewardMatrix Rating

4.5

Card Overview

The HDFC Millennia Credit Card is a cashback card designed for millennials and online shoppers. It offers a 5% cashback on spends with partner merchants like Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, Swiggy, Uber, and Zomato. This makes it a versatile card for everyday expenses, especially for those who frequently use these platforms. Beyond the core cashback offering, the Millennia card provides additional value through milestone rewards. By spending ₹1 lakh or more in a calendar quarter, cardholders can earn ₹1,000 worth of gift vouchers. This effectively boosts the return on spending and can offset the annual fee. While the card has attractive cashback rates and milestone benefits, it's important to be aware of the cashback caps. The 5% cashback is capped at ₹1,000 per month, and the 1% cashback on other spends is also capped at ₹1,000 per month. Additionally, the card's reward redemption process involves cashback points, which can be redeemed for statement credit or other options.

Intro Offers

#1

1,000 CashPoints

Condition: Joining fee payment and card activation.

Fees

Annual Fee

1K

Waived off after spending ₹1L

Joining Fee

1K

Forex Fee

3.5%

Eligibility

  • #1

    Age

    21 to 40 years

  • #2

    Income (Salaried)

    Minimum ₹35,000 per month

  • #3

    Income (Self-Employed)

    Minimum ₹6,00,000 per annum (as per ITR)

Reward Points

5%

Total spend on accelerated categories per month

5.00 CashPoints for every ₹100 spent

1%

Total spend on regular categories per month

1.00 CashPoints for every ₹100 spent

Examples:

  • Spend Rs. 10,000 on regular transactions and Rs. 20,000 on accelerated transactions. You'll earn 100 + 1000 = 1100 CashPoints.

  • Spend Rs. 50,000 on regular transactions and Rs. 30,000 on accelerated transactions. You'll earn 500 + 1500 = 2000 CashPoints (capped).

  • Spend Rs. 10,000 on Zomato (accelerated) and Rs. 10,000 on groceries (regular). You'll earn 50 + 100 = 600 CashPoints.

  • Spend Rs. 25,000 on Flipkart (accelerated). You'll earn 1250 CashPoints, but it will be capped at 1000 for the accelerated category, resulting in 1000 CashPoints.

  • Spend Rs. 1,50,000 in a quarter. You will get a Rs. 1000 gift voucher.

Exclusions:

Fuel

Rent Payments

Government Related Transactions

EMI Transactions

Wallet Loading

Cash Advances

Payment of Card Fees and Other Charges

Smart EMI / Dial an EMI Transactions

Education payments made through third-party apps

Milestones

Milestone #1

Gift voucher worth Rs. 1000

Spend ₹1 Lakh in a calendar quarter.

Milestone #2

Gift voucher worth Rs. 1000

Spend ₹1 Lakh in a calendar quarter.

Milestone #3

Gift voucher worth Rs. 1000

Spend ₹1 Lakh in a calendar quarter.

Milestone #4

Gift voucher worth Rs. 1000

Spend ₹1 Lakh in a calendar quarter.

Redemptions

No redemption options available for this card.

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ON MONTHLY SPEND
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40KYour monthly expenditure

Total spend on regular categories per month (₹)

1.00% rewards

Total spend on accelerated categories per month (₹)

5.00% rewards

REWARD POINTS EARNED
0 CashPoints earned per year
POINT REDEMPTION OPTIONS
0 Worth of gift vouchers

OR

0 Worth of statement balance

Lounge Access

No lounge access available for this card.

Discounts

Dining

Up to 20% off at partner restaurants via Swiggy Dineout.

Conditions:
  • Payment must be made through the Swiggy app.
Fuel

1% fuel surcharge waiver

Conditions:
  • Transactions between ₹400 and ₹5,000.
  • Maximum waiver of ₹250 per statement cycle.
Movie
No Movie discounts on this card

Insurance Coverage

No insurance coverage available on this card.

Other Features

EMI Conversion

Available with processing fee, sometimes no-cost EMI with hidden charges.

Pros & Cons

PROS
  • High Cashback on Partner Merchants

    Earn 5% cashback on spends with popular online platforms.

  • Milestone Rewards

    Get ₹1,000 worth of gift vouchers every quarter by spending ₹1 lakh.

  • Fuel Surcharge Waiver

    Save on fuel transactions with a 1% surcharge waiver.

CONS
  • Cashback Caps

    Both the 5% and 1% cashback categories are capped at ₹1,000 per month.

  • Reward Redemption Process

    Cashback is earned as CashPoints, which need to be redeemed.

  • Annual Fee

    The card has an annual fee of ₹1,000, although it can be waived.

Who should get this card

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The HDFC Millennia Credit Card is best suited for millennials and Gen-Z who frequently shop online with the card's partner merchants. It's also a good option for those looking for a simple cashback card with milestone benefits.

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