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Marriott Bonvoy Credit Card

Marriott Bonvoy Credit Card

HDFC Bank

4.6

Expert Rating

hotelsdiningtravele-commerce
Annual Fee

₹3,000

Welcome Bonus

One Free Night Award

Lounge Access

3 visits/year

Forex Fee

2%

Contents

Overview

A co-branded hotel credit card offering Marriott Bonvoy points, complimentary Silver Elite status, free night awards and accelerated hotel earnings.

What Makes This Card Unique

Complimentary Silver Elite

Automatic Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite membership for cardholders

Elite benefits at participating hotels

Competitive hospitality perks

Free Night Award

Earn Free Night Award (subject to T&C) redeemable at participating hotels

One-night redemption for stays

Strong for frequent hotel users

Rewards Structure

hotel stays

accelerated

Marriott properties and participating hotels

Reward Rate:8 points/₹150
Monthly Cap:no

High earn on Marriott stays

everyday spends

base

all merchants

Reward Rate:2 points/₹100
Monthly Cap:no

Standard earn rate on non-hotel spends

bonus milestones

card-specific milestones

Reward Rate:3,000-7,000 bonus points
Monthly Cap:as per campaign

Periodic bonus point campaigns

Spending Milestones

Tiered Spend Bonus

₹200,000

3,000 bonus Marriott points

Higher Tier Bonus

₹400,000

7,000 bonus Marriott points

Fees & Charges Overview

Basic Fees

Joining Fee₹3,000
Annual Fee₹3,000
Forex Fee2%

Transaction Fees

Cash Advance2.5%
Late Payment₹750
Over Limit₹500

Other Charges

Returned Payment₹350
Cash Withdrawal2%

Fee Waiver Conditions

Standard renewal applies; fee charged on 45th day of issuance (waiver conditions as per bank T&C).

Detailed Fee Structure

Fee TypeAmountFrequencyConditions
Membership / Annual Fee3000yearlyCharged on 45th day of issuance; taxes extra
Cash Advance Fee2.5%transactionMinimum as per bank policy
Foreign Currency Markup2.0%transactionApplies on forex transactions

Lounge Access Benefits

domestic Lounges

silver

Visits per year: 2

Guest access: No

Subject to card T&C

international Lounges

silver

Visits per year: 1

Guest access: No

Subject to airport lounge eligibility

Insurance Coverage

travel insurance

As per bank/Marriott T&C

Subject to activation and T&C

purchase protection

As per bank policy

Refer to fees & charges document

Additional Features

Contactless Payments

Tap-and-pay enabled

Smart EMI

Convert large purchases to EMI at checkout

Eligible merchants only

Application Process

Step-by-Step Process

1

Apply online via HDFC Bank portal

2

Upload KYC documents

3

Receive verification call from bank

4

Card dispatched within standard processing time

Processing Time

4-7 business days

Application Features

Online Application: Available

Instant Approval: Not Available

Required Documents

ID Proof

all

Accepted documents:

PAN Aadhaar

Address Proof

all

Accepted documents:

Passport Utility Bill

Income Proof

salaried

Accepted documents:

Payslip Form 16

Merchant Acceptance Network

Domestic Acceptance

Wide coverage in India via Diners Club network partners

International Acceptance

Accepted internationally where Diners Club/Discover is accepted

Online Acceptance

Yes

Payment Technologies

Contactless PaymentsSupported

Mobile Wallet Support:

google payphone paypaytm

Excluded Merchants

crypto exchangesgambling

Eligibility Criteria

Basic Requirements

Minimum Age18 years
CitizenshipIndian resident
Min Credit Score650

Income Requirements

Salaried₹25,000
Self-Employed₹40,000

Occupation Types:

Additional Conditions

Valid PAN and KYC documents required; Marriott Bonvoy membership enrollment handled during application.

Approval Criteria

  • Meet HDFC Bank's income and credit score requirements
  • Indian resident with valid KYC
  • Application underwrites per bank policy

Frequently Asked Questions

Pros

  • Automatic Silver Elite and elite night credits
  • Free night award benefits
  • High earning rate at Marriott properties

✗Cons

  • ✗Membership / annual fee is relatively high
  • ✗Benefits most valuable to frequent Marriott guests
  • ✗Specific redemption rules via Marriott Bonvoy

Marriott Bonvoy Credit Card

₹3,000 Annual Fee •4-7 business days

4.6

Expert Rating