HDFC Regalia credit card is a new entrant in the premium travel category. The card comes with many benefits and perks. One of them is the lounge access. You can visit the lounges of any of the 44 airlines that are part of the Priority Pass network. There are also certain restrictions that you need to know about before using your Regalia Lounge Access benefit.
The Hdfc Regalia Credit Card: A Premium Travel Credit Card
The Hdfc Regalia Credit Card is a premium travel credit card from HDFC Bank, which was launched earlier this year by HDFC Bank’s parent company HDFC Ltd. This means that it will be more widely accepted at locations where their other cards are accepted as well.
In addition to its great benefits and rewards program, this card also offers lounge access through its Priority Pass membership program, which makes it an attractive option for those who frequently fly business or first class or like to fly with airlines that do not have their own lounges in airports or at major hubs around the world (e.g., United Airlines).
Benefits of HDFC Regalia Credit Card:
● Cashback:
Get 2% cashback on all your purchases made using the card at grocery stores or supermarkets across India. You will also get 2% cash back at fuel stations and 1% cash back on all other purchases.
● Airport Lounge Access:
The card comes with complimentary access to over 50 lounges across India including the ones at Mumbai and Delhi airports. You can also avail of complimentary entry into 20 international lounges in 13 countries across the globe including the United States of America, Singapore, Thailand, and more.
● Travel Insurance:
This credit card comes with free travel insurance coverage which includes personal accident insurance for any accident caused by traveling outside India under an emergency situation
New Change in Lounge Access of HDFC Cards
Important Update Regarding Lounge Access with HDFC Credit Cards Starting December 1, 2023:
HDFC Regalia First:
Starting December 1, 2023, Regalia First Cardholders will no longer be eligible for complimentary lounge access at both domestic and international lounges.
HDFC Millennia:
To access domestic lounges, a minimum spending of Rs 1 lakh in a quarter is required. The number of domestic lounge visits on HDFC Millennia will be reduced to 1 per quarter from the previous 2.
HDFC Regalia:
To access domestic lounges, a minimum spending of Rs 1 lakh in a quarter is required. However, there are no such conditions for international lounge access when using the Priority Pass issued with HDFC Regalia.
Important Update on HDFC Regali Credit Card Changes
Effective December 1, 2023, the Lounge Access Program for the Regalia Credit Card will be as follows:
● Your eligibility for the lounge access program will be determined based on your credit card spending.
● To qualify for this program, you must spend Rs. 1 Lakh or more in a calendar quarter (Jan-Mar, Apr-June, Jul-Sept, Oct-Dec).
● Once you meet the spending criteria, please visit the Regalia SmartBuy page, navigate to “Lounge Benefits,” and access the lounge access voucher (this option will be available starting December 1, 2023).
● You can enjoy up to 2 complimentary lounge access vouchers as part of the quarterly milestone benefit.
● These lounge access vouchers can be used at the following lounges: [List of applicable lounges].