HDFC Regalia Gold

HDFC Regalia Gold

Premium Travelers
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4.5
Annual Fee ₹2,500
Rewards Up to 10X Rewards
Income Req. ₹50,000/mo
Lounge 8 Domestic + 4 Intl./Qtr
HDFC Regalia Gold
HDFC Regalia Gold

HDFC Regalia Gold

Issuer: HDFC Bank | Visa

Travel

Joining Fee

₹2,500

Annual Fee

₹2,500

Best For

Premium Travelers

CIBIL Score

750+

check_circleSpend 3L annually for fee waiver
check_circleWelcome benefit of 5,000 Reward Points
check_circleBest suited for Premium Travelers

toll Rewards & Earning Engine

Base Reward Rate

4% - 10% Value

4 Reward Points per ₹150 spent

Accelerated Rewards

Up to 10X

On accelerated spend categories

Earning Parameters

Milestone Benefit ₹300,000 Spend = Annual Fee Waiver
Point Value 1 RP = ₹0.50

flight_takeoff Lifestyle & Travel

chair

Lounge Access

8 Domestic & 4 Intl/quarter

local_gas_station

Fuel Surcharge

1% Waiver on fuel

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Forex @ 2.0%

2.0% markup + GST

redeem

Welcome Bonus

5,000 Points

restaurant

Dining Offers

Dining privileges

health_and_safety

Travel Insurance

Complimentary cover

support_agent

24/7 Concierge

Lifestyle assistance

warning Limitations & Exclusions

  • remove_circleHigh annual fee
  • remove_circleRequires high income
  • remove_circleLimited cashback

gavel Final Verdict

thumb_up The Pros

  • Excellent lounge access
  • High reward rate on travel
  • Low forex markup
  • Complimentary insurance

thumb_down The Cons

  • High annual fee
  • Requires high income
  • Limited cashback

payments Detailed Fees & Charges

Type Charge Value MarketInsiderZ View
Joining Fee ₹2,500 Standard for category
Annual Fee ₹2,500 Waivable: Spend 3L annually for fee waiver
Forex Markup 2.0% + GST Very Competitive
Fuel Surcharge Waiver 1% Waiver Good for regular drivers

redeem Redemption Strategy

FLIGHTS / HOTELS 1 RP = ₹0.50

Best value via SmartBuy portal

CASHBACK 1 RP = ₹0.30

Statement credit (Avoid this)

PRODUCTS 1 RP = ~₹0.50

Via Reward Catalogue