Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card
Joining Fee: ₹3,000 + GST
Renewal Fee: ₹3,000 + GST
Reward Type: Reward Points
Welcome Benefits
1 Free Night Award: Receive a Free Night Award valid for 1 year at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels worldwide, worth up to 15,000 points.
Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite Status: Enjoy complimentary Silver Elite status with 10 Elite Night credits per year, and a fast track to Gold Elite status.
Rewards Rate
8 Marriott Bonvoy Points: On eligible spends at participating Marriott hotels.
4 Reward Points: On travel, dining, and entertainment spends.
2 Reward Points: On other eligible spends.
Reward Redemption
Marriott Bonvoy Points: Redeem points for discounted hotel stays, dining offers, and more at participating Marriott Hotels. Points are credited to your membership account and don’t expire with qualifying activity
Milestone Benefits
Bonus Free Night Awards
Earn up to 3 additional Free Night Awards based on annual spending milestones:
₹6 Lakhs: 1 additional Free Night Award
₹9 Lakhs: 1 additional Free Night Award
₹15 Lakhs: 1 additional Free Night Award
Each Free Night Award is worth up to 15,000 points.
Travel Benefits
Domestic Lounge Access: 12 complimentary lounge accesses at domestic and international terminals per year.
International Lounge Access: 12 complimentary international lounge accesses per year.
Golf Benefits
Golf Access: 2 complimentary golf course accesses and 2 golf lessons per quarter at top golf courses worldwide.
Insurance Benefits
Air Accident Cover: ₹10 Lakhs
Loss of Travel Documents/Passport: $250
Emergency Medical Expenses: ₹15 Lakhs
Loss/Delay of Check-in Baggage: $250
Loss Liability Cover and Credit Shield: ₹1 Lakhs
Flight Delay: $250
Finance & Forex Charges
Foreign Currency Markup: 3.5%
Interest Rate: 3.6% per month
Cash Advance Charges: 2.5% of the withdrawn amount or ₹500, whichever is higher
Important Notes
Membership Number Generation: Takes 10 days post-approval. If you don’t have an existing Marriott Bonvoy account, a new membership number will be provided. You can merge it with an existing account within 30 days if applicable.
This card is best suited for frequent travelers who can leverage the extensive travel and lifestyle benefits offered, including complimentary lounge access, golf perks, and substantial rewards on Marriott hotel stays.
Fuel Surcharge Waiver
Fuel Surcharge: 1% waiver on transactions between ₹400 to ₹5,000.
Summary
The HDFC Bank Marriott Bonvoy Credit Card is perfect for frequent travelers, offering exclusive benefits and rewards. Welcome benefits include a Free Night Award valid for up to 15,000 Marriott Bonvoy points and complimentary Silver Elite status with 10 Elite Night credits annually, fast-tracking to Gold Elite status. Milestone rewards provide up to 3 additional Free Night Awards based on annual spending: ₹6 lakhs, ₹9 lakhs, and ₹15 lakhs, each worth up to 15,000 points. Earn 8 Marriott Bonvoy Points on stays at participating Marriott hotels, 4 Reward Points on travel, dining, and entertainment, and 2 Reward Points on other spends. Redeem points for discounted hotel stays and dining at Marriott Hotels. Enjoy 12 complimentary lounge accesses annually at domestic and international terminals, and 2 golf course accesses and 2 golf lessons per quarter at top golf courses. Insurance coverage includes ₹10 lakhs air accident cover, ₹15 lakhs emergency medical expenses, and various travel-related protections. Fees include a 3.5% foreign currency markup, 3.6% monthly interest rate, and a 1% fuel surcharge waiver. Membership number generation takes 10 days post-approval. This card is ideal for those seeking extensive travel perks and rewards.