How To Get HDFC Bank Infinia & DCB Credit Card Easily - New & Upgrade

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HDFC Bank Infinia is the best credit card available in India for frequent air travellers. HDFC Bank market this credit card as an invite only card, but in reality you can actually apply for this card.
Official Eligible Income Criteria For HDFC Infinia- 43L ITR (depends on location)
DCB - 24L ITR
If you don't have ITR of 43L/24L you can still get HDFC Infinia/DCB, you have to fulfil some other criteria.
This information is not available publicly on HDFC Bank website.
Hidden Criteria For "New HDFC Bank Infinia Credit Card" - You can apply for new HDFC Bank Infinia credit card using "Card To Card" method, you need a minimum 1 year old other bank credit card with minimum 10 lakhs credit limit for this.
"New HDFC Bank Diners Club Black Credit Card" - You can apply for new HDFC Bank DCB credit card using "Card To Card" method, you need a minimum 1 year old other bank credit card with minimum 5 lakhs credit limit for this.

If your already have a HDFC Bank credit card, then you have to upgrade your existing card to Infinia/DCB,
For Upgrade To Infinia-
1. You need minimum 8 lakhs credit limit on your existing HDFC Bank Credit card
2. Send an email to- grievance.redressalcc@hdfcbank.com & request for card upgrade, fill up and attach credit card upgrade form with the email.
*Credit card upgrade form (New Version) - attached with this thread.

For Upgrade To DCB-
1. You need minimum 5 lakhs credit limit on your existing HDFC Bank Credit card
2. Send an email to- grievance.redressalcc@hdfcbank.com & request for card upgrade, attach card upgrade form with the email.

Update- HDFC Bank asking for 10 lakhs limit on your existing credit card for infinia upgrade.



So, don't be surprised if hdfc bank ask you for 10L limit. 😃

 

[suhailmz]

One quick question, the annual spending on DCB or any other HDFC bank for that matter, does it include the rent payments?

 

[PavanPavan is verified member.]

Can anyone share their experience of hdfc card upgrade through the offline form drop at bank/atm? How much time does it take to reach their Chennai office & for them to respond? I sent it from Bangalore.
@TechnoFino @Wealth is my birth right! @CardWale_Baba @Patil007 @viveksingh1005

I courier to chennai office it took 7 days 🙂 it was for my DCB upgrade from regalia first

 

[Tosh]

One quick question, the annual spending on DCB or any other HDFC bank for that matter, does it include the rent payments?

Include rent payment.. yes
Rewards for the payment... No

 

[suhailmz]

I courier to chennai office it took 7 days 🙂 it was for my DCB upgrade from regalia first

Did you self ship or dropped at the bank? And 7 days for approval or their receipt confirmation?

 

[suhailmz]

Include rent payment.. yes
Rewards for the payment... No

Cool, no rewards is fine 🙂
I've become so desperate for DCB after facing the setback due institute removal 😀

 

[Tosh]

Make smart choices. Although it's still one of the good cards you can't go wrong with. Kinda covers all bases with the smartbuy portal

 

[suhailmz]

Make smart choices. Although it's still one of the good cards you can't go wrong with. Kinda covers all bases with the smartbuy portal

agreed, you have been helpful on this topic. If I get this card, I will throw you a virtual party 😛

 

[Patil007]

agreed, you have been helpful on this topic. If I get this card, I will throw you a virtual party 😛

 

[Tosh]

Cool, no rewards is fine 🙂
I've become so desperate for DCB after facing the setback due institute removal 😀

You may get rewards for paying through rg through payzapp since it's tagged as insurance but not sure how long will it last

agreed, you have been helpful on this topic. If I get this card, I will throw you a virtual party 😛

Sure buddy

 

[Wealth is my birth right!]

Can anyone share their experience of hdfc card upgrade through the offline form drop at bank/atm? How much time does it take to reach their Chennai office & for them to respond? I sent it from Bangalore.
@TechnoFino @Wealth is my birth right! @CardWale_Baba @Patil007 @viveksingh1005

1 week to 10 days
If not happens call the Chennai office

 

[PavanPavan is verified member.]

Did you self ship or dropped at the bank? And 7 days for approval or their receipt confirmation?

My RM told me to drop in bank..But in my are Bank people have no clue so i couriered my self to chennai

 

[suhailmz]

1 week to 10 days
If not happens call the Chennai office

Sure, thanks

 

[suhailmz]

My RM told me to drop in bank..But in my are Bank people have no clue so i couriered my self to chennai

Oh, I applied through the branch & they asked me to drop it in their Dropbox

 

[PavanPavan is verified member.]

Oh, I applied through the branch & they asked me to drop it in their Dropbox

Some branches do send ..Don't worry just check with them

 

[suhailmz]

Some branches do send ..Don't worry just check with them

Yes, I will call the customer service team & check if it’s been delivered to the Chennai office.

 

[PavanPavan is verified member.]

Yes, I will call the customer service team & check if it’s been delivered to the Chennai office.

No no check with branch..CC will just say if received you will get email

 

[suhailmz]

No no check with branch..CC will just say if received you will get email

Makes sense, let me check. Thanks.

 

[Wealth is my birth right!]

Oh, I applied through the branch & they asked me to drop it in their Dropbox

Not an issue they have runner boy service across cities if not sane day the next day it will be sent.
In branch u can see the dispatch register with ur cc number noted on it

 

[kshitij_0]

Not an issue they have runner boy service across cities if not sane day the next day it will be sent.
In branch u can see the dispatch register with ur cc number noted on it

A bit off topic question. How do you write the automatic default message option of referrals in your every message? Where can I access that option?

 

[Patil007]

A bit off topic question. How do you write the automatic default message option of referrals in your every message? Where can I access that option?

It is signature. You can in your profile section. Use mobile or laptop browser.