HDFC Pixel Play Credit Card
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HDFC Pixel Play Credit Card

Earn rewards and benefits with HDFC Pixel Play Credit Card.

Visa
Regular
74
Overall CardCheck ScoreVery Good

Cashback Fit Score

95/100

Best for: cashback on chosen merchant packs, digital-first card management, UPI spends on RuPay variant

Joining Fee

₹500

Annual Fee

₹500

Reward Rate (%)

1 – 5

Statement credit

Forex Markup

3.5%

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CardCheck Rating & Score

Our proprietary algorithm evaluates cards across reward value, fee fairness, lounge access and terms to provide an unbiased score.

Reward Power

34/35

Fee Value & ROI

24/25

Lounge & Perks

4/20

Forex & Access

12/20

Category Strengths Breakdown

Ranked by strongest spend category
Cashback Spends
95/100
RuPay UPI Payments
88/100
Zero Fee & Starter
85/100
Online Shopping
84/100

Scoring Methodology: Evaluated deterministically using verified bank MITC filings, fee waiver spend ratios, reward percentage caps, and lounge agreements. No card receives sponsored score inflation. Learn how we score →

HDFC Pixel Play Credit Card Benefits

5% cashback on any 2 customizable merchant packs (up to 500 CashPoints per pack per month)
Choose from Dining, Travel, Grocery, Fashion, or Electronics merchant packs
3% cashback on one selected e-commerce platform (Amazon, Flipkart, or PayZapp), capped at 500 CashPoints per month
5% cashback on SmartBuy spends, capped at 500 CashPoints per month
Unlimited 1% cashback on other eligible retail spends
1% cashback on UPI transactions with the RuPay variant
Cashback is earned as PIXEL CashPoints and managed entirely through the PayZapp app

HDFC Pixel Play Credit Card Rewards

How you earn back on every swipe

cashback

Reward type

1% – 5%

Earn rate

₹2,000

Monthly cap

24 months

Point expiry

₹2,000

Monthly cap

HDFC Pixel Play Credit Card Fees & Charges

Programme fees we track below. Interest on cash withdrawals or revolving balances, late-payment slabs and other statutory charges are detailed in the official Most Important Terms and Conditions (MITC).

Joining fee₹500
Annual fee₹500
Fee waiver on annual spend₹1,00,000
Interest-free period50 days
Interest rate (APR)45%
Late payment fee (max)₹1,300
Cash advance fee2.5% (min ₹500)
Forex markup3.5%
Fuel surcharge waiverYes (₹400–₹5000)

Things to Keep in Mind

  • cashback is limited to selected brand packs and e-commerce choices
  • UPI cashback applies only on RuPay variant
  • fuel waiver excludes very small and large fuel transactions outside the stated band

Card Features

Metal Card
Contactless
UPI Linked

Fee Waiver Spend Simulator

Simulate your spend to check waiver eligibility

Waiver Target: ₹1,00,000/yr
₹8,333/mo
Presets:
100% to Annual Fee Waiver₹99,996 / ₹1,00,000

Spend ₹0/mo more (or ₹4 more per year) to waive the renewal fee.

Est. Base Rewards+₹1,000@1% base rate
Effective Fee₹500billed yearly
Net Annual Value+₹500rewards vs fee
*Estimated using standard base rate (1%). Excludes monthly-capped accelerated partner multipliers.Detailed Rewards Calculator →

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HDFC Pixel Play Credit Card Eligibility

Age21+ yrs – 65
Min. income₹25,000/month
CIBIL scoreCardCheck Estimate
750+

Employment type

SalariedSelf employed

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Customizable cashback categories based on spending habits
  • Strong 5% cashback on selected merchant packs
  • Unlimited 1% cashback on general spends
  • Annual fee waiver at ₹1 lakh annual spends
  • Additional cashback on Amazon, Flipkart, or PayZapp
  • UPI cashback available on the RuPay variant
  • Fully digital card management through PayZapp
  • Good cashback card for online shoppers
Cons
  • No complimentary airport lounge access
  • Cashback on bonus categories is capped monthly
  • High forex markup of 3.5%
  • Cashback is limited to selected merchants rather than broad categories
  • No travel, golf, or premium lifestyle benefits
  • No milestone spend rewards
  • Requires PayZapp for complete card management
  • Rent, wallet loads, fuel, and several other transactions do not earn cashback

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Data last updated 11 Aug 2026

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