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HDFC · cashback

HDFC Millennia: what it actually earns

The HDFC Millennia earns in cashback, which this calculator values at ₹1 per point. Base earn rate is 1% value back, the annual fee is ₹1,000, and forex markup is 3.5%.

Its strongest category is Online shopping at 5% value back.

Category rates, swiping direct

CategoryValue backDetail
Online shopping5%5% only on Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, Swiggy, Zomato, Uber & co

Where the caps bite

Accelerated rates stop at a spend threshold. Past it, you earn the fallback rate.

CategoryCapAfter the cap
Online shopping₹20,000drops to 1%

Categories that earn nothing

The HDFC Millennia earns no rewards on Fuel, Rent, Govt & Tax. Put that spend on another card.

Worth knowing

5% bucket capped at ₹1,000/month (hit at ₹20,000 spend). 1% everywhere else, also capped ₹1,000/month. Clean starter card, nothing more.

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