apply for an HDFC Bank Credit Card online, follow these steps:
Step 1: Check Eligibility
- Ensure you meet the basic criteria:
- Age: 21–60 years (18+ for some cards).
- Minimum income: Varies by card (e.g., ₹15,000–₹25,000/month for salaried individuals).
- Good credit score (CIBIL score ≥ 750 preferred).
- Use HDFC’s pre-qualified offers portal to check eligibility:
https://offers.simplapply.com/hdfc/cc/eligibility
Step 2: Choose Your Card
Compare HDFC’s credit cards based on your needs:
- Travel/Fuel: Regalia, Diners Club Miles, or Tata Neu Infinity.
- Lifestyle/Shopping: MoneyBack, Millennia, or Swiggy.
- Premium: Infinia, Diners Club Black.
- Co-branded: IRCTC, Tata Neu, or Business Platinum.
Step 3: Apply Online
- Visit HDFC’s official credit card page:
https://www.hdfcbank.com/personal/pay/cards/credit-cards - Click “Apply for Credit Card”.
- Select your preferred card and click “Apply Now”.
- Fill in the application form with:
- Personal details (name, DOB, PAN, mobile, email).
- Employment and income details.
- Address (residential and office).
- Upload documents (scanned copies):
- ID proof (PAN, Aadhaar, Passport).
- Address proof (Aadhaar, utility bill).
- Income proof (salary slips, bank statements, ITR).
Step 4: Verification
- HDFC may contact you for additional details or document submission.
- A physical verification might occur at your address.
Step 5: Approval & Delivery
- Approval time: 3–7 working days (varies based on verification).
- Track application status via HDFC’s portal or customer care.
- Once approved, the card is dispatched to your registered address (2–5 days).
Step 6: Activate the Card
- Follow instructions in the welcome kit.
- Activate via SMS, net banking, or the HDFC MyCards app.
- Set a PIN for transactions.
Required Documents
- Identity Proof: PAN card (mandatory), Aadhaar, Passport.
- Address Proof: Aadhaar, utility bill, rent agreement.
- Income Proof:
- Salaried: Salary slips (3 months), bank statements.
- Self-employed: ITR (last 2 years), business proof.
Tips
- Existing HDFC customers may get instant approval via NetBanking or the mobile app.
- Check for pre-approved offers in your HDFC account.
- Use a referral code (if available) for rewards.
- Avoid multiple credit card applications to protect your credit score.
Customer Support
- Toll-Free: 1800-266-4332 / 1800-108-4332
- Email: support@hdfcbank.com
Note: Only apply via HDFC’s official website to avoid scams. Review fees (joining/annual) and rewards before finalizing your card choice.