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HDFC · Reward Points

HDFC Regalia Gold: what it actually earns

The HDFC Regalia Gold earns in Reward Points, which this calculator values at ₹0.65 per point. Base earn rate is 2.67% value back, the annual fee is ₹2,500, and forex markup is 3.5%.

Its strongest category is Online shopping at 13.35% value back.

Category rates, swiping direct

CategoryValue backDetail
Online shopping13.35%5X only on Myntra, Nykaa, M&S, Reliance Digital

Via the bank portal

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

CategoryValue backDetail
Online shopping13.35%SmartBuy vouchers 5X - bonus capped 3,000 RP/mo

Where the caps bite

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

CategoryCapAfter the cap
Online shopping₹28,000drops to 2.67%

Categories that earn nothing

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

Worth knowing

No rewards on fuel (HDFC-wide). 1 RP = ₹0.65 on SmartBuy flights. Quarterly ₹1,500 voucher at ₹1.5L spend, flight vouchers at ₹5L and ₹7.5L milestones.

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