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Verified May 2026·By Arun, Personal Finance Editor·Cross-checked against issuer MITC & RBI sources·How we research
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▾⚠ NEW APPLICATIONS STOPPED
Per HDFC Bank issuer page (April 2026): Sourcing of the Business Platinum Credit Card has been stopped. Existing customers continue to enjoy the benefits, but you cannot apply for it any more. This page is preserved as a reference for legacy holders only.
Per HDFC Bank issuer page (April 2026): Sourcing of the Business Platinum Credit Card has been stopped. Existing customers continue to enjoy the benefits, but you cannot apply for it any more. This page is preserved as a reference for legacy holders only.
HDFC Business Platinum Credit Card Review
HDFC Bank · Entry business · Visa Platinum
Our score: 6.7 / 10
Annual fee: ₹1,500 + GST
Reward: cashback (NOT points) — 1% on retail at ≥₹50K cycle balance / 0.5% at ≥₹10K
Lounge: Visa Business Platinum domestic lounge access (per issuer)
Forex: 3.5%
Discontinued for new sourcing. The current HDFC Business Platinum issuer page states: "Sourcing of this Credit Card has been stopped. Existing customers of this card will continue to enjoy the benefits." For new business cards, look at HDFC Biz First / Biz Power / Biz Black instead.
Important correction: HDFC Business Platinum is a cashback card, not a Reward-Points card. Earlier versions of this review described an "RP per ₹150 with business accelerators" structure — that was inaccurate. The actual benefit is statement-balance-tiered cashback (details below).
Best for: Existing Business Platinum holders evaluating retention vs upgrade. Not currently available to new applicants.
What we like
- 1% cashback on retail spends if cycle minimum statement balance ≥ ₹50,000 (0.5% if balance ≥ ₹10,000)
- Flat 1% cashback on international spends of ₹10,000 or more per statement cycle
- Visa Business Platinum airport lounge access (programme details on Visa's portal)
- Fuel surcharge waiver: ₹400–₹5,000 transactions, max ₹500 per statement cycle
- Zero lost-card liability after reporting
- SmartPay for utility-bill auto-pay; Single Interface (Credit / Debit / FASTag) in HDFC NetBanking
Watch out for
- Closed to new applications since 2025 — existing customers only
- Cashback is conditional — you only earn the 1% if your minimum statement balance for the cycle is at least ₹50,000; below ₹10,000, you earn nothing
- Cashback excludes wallet uploads, fuel and (domestically) international transactions
- No reward points / no airline-mile transfer paths
- Successor cards (HDFC Biz Power / Biz Black / Biz Grow) offer a richer programme
- Forex markup 3.5% on intl spends
Fees & charges
| Item | Charge |
|---|---|
| Joining fee | ₹1,500 + GST |
| Renewal fee | ₹1,500 + GST |
| Finance charge | 3.6% p.m. |
| Cash advance fee | 2.5% (min ₹500) |
| Forex markup | 3.5% |
| Late payment fee | Up to ₹1,300 |
Rewards structure
HDFC Business Platinum is a conditional cashback programme, not a reward-points card. Per the current issuer page:
- 1% cashback on retail spends when the cycle's minimum statement balance is ₹50,000 or more.
- 0.5% cashback on retail spends when the cycle's minimum statement balance is ₹10,000 or more (but below ₹50,000).
- Flat 1% cashback on international spends of ₹10,000 or more in a statement cycle.
- Cashback credits to the subsequent statement.
- Excluded from the domestic-cashback computation: wallet uploads, fuel transactions, and international spends (which sit on the separate intl-cashback rail).
Key benefits
- Conditional cashback (1% / 0.5% tiered by minimum cycle statement balance, per issuer page)
- Flat 1% cashback on international spends ≥ ₹10,000 / cycle
- Visa Business Platinum lounge access at participating Indian airports
- Fuel surcharge waiver ₹400–₹5,000, max ₹500/cycle
- GST-categorised monthly statements
- 1% fuel surcharge waiver
- Spend waiver at ₹2L annual
Who the HDFC Business Platinum is for
Established small businesses that don't need BizPower's SmartBuy multipliers. Fits a ₹1-2L/month spend pattern well.
Final verdict
A pragmatic business card for small firms. Sits between BizFirst and BizPower. Most users are better off picking BizFirst (cheaper) or BizPower (better rewards).
FAQ
Is Business Platinum the same as Business MoneyBack?
Different products. MoneyBack is cashback-oriented; Business Platinum is points-based with wider category accelerators.
Can proprietors apply without GST?
Yes — 2-year business vintage and turnover proof is usually sufficient.
What is the typical credit limit?
₹1L-₹5L depending on business vintage and banking relationship.
Fees and features verified against the issuer's public website. Benefits may vary; always confirm current terms with the issuer before applying.