HDFC Bank Bharat Credit Card
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HDFC Bank Bharat Credit Card

RuPay
Regular

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Community rating

Best for Rural and semi-urban users — 5% cashback on fuel, groceries, utilities

Joining Fee

₹500

Annual Fee

₹500

Reward Rate

5%

Forex Markup

3.5%

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Key Benefits

5% CashBack on fuel, groceries, bill payments, and government transactions
RuPay card with UPI payment capability
Annual fee waived on ₹50,000 annual spend
1% fuel surcharge waiver on ₹400–₹5,000 transactions
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5% CashBack every month on ticket bookings via IRCTC.

Rewards

How you earn back on every swipe

cashback

Reward type

5%

Earn rate

1

Per point

₹150

Monthly cap

Fees & Charges

Programme fees we track below. Interest on cash withdrawals or revolving balances, late-payment slabs and other charges are set by the bank and spelled out in their Most Important Terms and Conditions (MITC). Use the official product page for those details.

Joining fee₹500
Annual fee₹500
Fee waiver on annual spend₹50,000
Interest-free period50 days
Interest rate (APR)42%
Cash advance fee2.5% (min ₹500)
Forex markup3.5%
Fuel surcharge waiverYes (₹400–₹250)

Travel & Lounge Access

Airport perks included with this card

0 per quarter

Domestic lounge visits

0 per year

International lounge visits

Things to Keep in Mind

  • Monthly CashBack cap on each category
  • No CashBack on non-essential retail, travel, dining

Card Features

Metal Card
Contactless
UPI Linked

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Eligibility

Age21+ yrs – 60
Min. income₹10,000/month
CIBIL score650+

Employment type

SalariedSelf employed

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Annual fee ₹500 waived on ₹50,000 annual spend.
  • Up to 5% cashback on eligible spends (caps apply).
  • Best for: Rural and semi-urban users — 5% cashback on fuel, groceries, utilities
  • Households in rural, semi-urban, or smaller cities who want straightforward cashback on fuel, groceries, and utility bill…
  • The HDFC Bank Bharat Credit Card is designed for rural and semi-urban India, offering a flat 5% cashback on fuel,…
  • With a low ₹500 annual fee (waived on ₹50K spend) and a RuPay network enabling UPI payments, it's a practical everyday…
Cons
  • Monthly CashBack cap on each category
  • No CashBack on non-essential retail, travel, dining
  • High revolving APR — up to ~42% p.a. on balances.
  • Rewards capped around ₹150/month on categories.
  • ~3.5% forex markup on international spends.

Who is this card for?

Households in rural, semi-urban, or smaller cities who want straightforward cashback on fuel, groceries, and utility bill payments without complex reward structures.

Quick Links

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Data last updated 24 Mar 2026