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HDFC · Reward Points

HDFC BizBlack Metal: what it actually earns

The HDFC BizBlack Metal earns in Reward Points, which this calculator values at ₹1 per point. Base earn rate is 3.33% value back, the annual fee is ₹10,000, and forex markup is 2%.

Via the bank portal

Booking through SmartBuy, iShop or Travel EDGE changes the maths on this card.

CategoryValue backDetail
Flights16.65%SmartBuy flights 5X
Hotels33.3%SmartBuy hotels 10X (inside monthly cap)
Govt & Tax33.3%SmartBuy Business 10X on GST, income tax & vendor payments (capped ~7,500 RP/mo)

Categories that earn nothing

The HDFC BizBlack Metal earns no rewards on Rent, Fuel. Put that spend on another card.

Worth knowing

The business twin of Infinia - 1 RP = ₹1 on SmartBuy. Tax and GST via the business portal is where it prints. Caps rotate; check current SmartBuy Business terms before a big tax payment.

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