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HDFC Bank Tata Neu Infinity RuPay vs ICICI Bank HPCL Super Saver Credit Cards – Fees, Lounge, Forex

Side-by-side comparison of the HDFC Bank Tata Neu Infinity RuPay and the ICICI Bank HPCL Super Saver. Verify fees, lounge access, forex markup, and base rewards before you apply.

The short answer

Verdict

Pick Tata Neu Infinity RuPay for spending abroad, lounge access and upi.

Head-to-head

Three core metrics
  • Annual fee
    Tata Neu Infinity RuPay ₹1,499 Waivable at ₹3,00,000 or more spend
    HPCL Super Saver ₹500 Waivable at ₹1,50,000 or more spend
    HPCL Super Saver saves ₹999/yr
  • Forex markup
    Tata Neu Infinity RuPay 2%
    HPCL Super Saver 3.5%
    Tata Neu Infinity RuPay saves ~₹1,500 per ₹1L abroad
  • Domestic lounge
    Tata Neu Infinity RuPay 8/year (2 per quarter) Conditional · Domestic: 2/quarter · requires ₹50,000 spend in the calendar quarter
    HPCL Super Saver 4/year (1 per quarter) Conditional · Domestic: 1/quarter · requires ₹75,000 spend in the previous calendar quarter (unlocks the following quarter)
    Tata Neu Infinity RuPay: +4 lounge visits/yr

Reward earning explained

Per card
Tata Neu Infinity RuPay

1.5 NeuCoins / ₹100 · 5 NeuCoins/₹100 on eligible bigBasket, croma, cult.fit, and tata CLiQ

Strong data
HPCL Super Saver

10 pts / ₹150

Strong data

Pick based on what matters

5 dimensions

Start with the constraint you care about most: annual fee (HDFC Bank Tata Neu Infinity RuPay: ₹1,499 vs ICICI Bank HPCL Super Saver: ₹500), forex markup (2% vs 3.5%), or lounge access (8/year (2 per quarter) vs 4/year (1 per quarter)).

  • Travel Insufficient data

    Insufficient data to compare travel

    Only HDFC Bank Tata Neu Infinity RuPay has comparable evidence here. Forex markup is 2%.

    Tata Neu Infinity RuPay: Strong data HPCL Super Saver: Strong data
  • Forex markup HDFC Bank Tata Neu Infinity RuPay wins

    HDFC Bank Tata Neu Infinity RuPay is better for forex

    HDFC Bank Tata Neu Infinity RuPay is stronger here. Forex markup is 2%.

  • Lounge access HDFC Bank Tata Neu Infinity RuPay wins

    HDFC Bank Tata Neu Infinity RuPay is better for lounge access

    HDFC Bank Tata Neu Infinity RuPay is stronger here. Domestic lounge access is 2 per quarter.

  • Rewards Insufficient data

    Insufficient data to compare rewards

    Available evidence is incomplete: HDFC Bank Tata Neu Infinity RuPay conservative base value ~1.5% per ₹100. ICICI Bank HPCL Super Saver is not safely INR-comparable (no usable point value).

    Tata Neu Infinity RuPay: Strong data HPCL Super Saver: Strong data
  • upi HDFC Bank Tata Neu Infinity RuPay wins

    HDFC Bank Tata Neu Infinity RuPay is better for UPI usage

    HDFC Bank Tata Neu Infinity RuPay is stronger here. Supports UPI via RuPay network.

All fields

Example usage at this monthly spend

At ₹50k/month spend:

  • Tata Neu Infinity HDFC Bank: ~₹750/month at base rate
  • HPCL Super Saver: Base earn not clearly specified

Illustrative only, using current base rates before caps.

Field Tata Neu Infinity RuPay HDFC Bank HPCL Super Saver ICICI Bank
Insurance — Air accident cover
Only available for Tata Neu Infinity HDFC Bank
₹1 crore Not specified
Insurance — Emergency medical cover
Only available for Tata Neu Infinity HDFC Bank
₹15 lakh Not specified
Insurance — Lost card liability cover
Only available for Tata Neu Infinity HDFC Bank
₹9 lakh Not specified
Insurance — Underwriter
Only available for Tata Neu Infinity HDFC Bank
Insured by HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Limited Not specified
Lounge Access
Domestic lounge visits
spend-gated on some cards — see caveats
8/year (2 per quarter) vs 4/year (1 per quarter)
8/year (2 per quarter) 4/year (1 per quarter)
International lounge visits No international lounge access No international lounge access
Forex / International Use
Forex markup
2% vs 3.5%
2% 3.5%
Fees
Recurring annual fee
₹1,499 vs ₹500
₹1,499 ₹500
First-year cost
₹1,499 vs ₹500
₹1,499 ₹500
Annual-fee waiver
₹3,00,000 or more vs ₹1,50,000 or more
₹3,00,000 or more ₹1,50,000 or more
Interest-free period
Up to 50 days vs Up to 48 days
Up to 50 days Up to 48 days
Monthly interest rate 3.75% / month 3.75% / month
Late-payment charge ₹100–₹1,300 depending on outstanding balance ₹100–₹1,300 depending on outstanding balance
Fuel benefit
1% surcharge waiver · ₹400–₹5,000 transactions · ₹500/month waiver cap vs 1% surcharge waiver · ₹400–₹4,000 transactions
1% surcharge waiver · ₹400–₹5,000 transactions · ₹500/month waiver cap 1% surcharge waiver · ₹400–₹4,000 transactions
Rewards
Base earn
1.5 NeuCoins / ₹100 vs 10 pts / ₹150
1.5 NeuCoins / ₹100 10 pts / ₹150
Conservative base value
~1.5% vs Not safely INR-comparable
~1.5% Not safely INR-comparable
Earn ceiling
2,000 NeuCoins per month; at 1.5 NeuCoins / ₹100, this lane reaches the cap at ~₹1.3 lakh of eligible spend vs ₹200 per month
2,000 NeuCoins per month; at 1.5 NeuCoins / ₹100, this lane reaches the cap at ~₹1.3 lakh of eligible spend ₹200 per month
Point value (headline channel)
Issuer headline redemption rate — see each card page for the full channel grid.
Only available for Tata Neu Infinity HDFC Bank
₹1 Not specified
Point validity
Only available for Tata Neu Infinity HDFC Bank
1 year Not specified

Notes

  • Tata Neu Infinity HDFC Bank Credit Card: Condition: ₹50,000 spend in the calendar quarter
  • ICICI Bank HPCL Super Saver Credit Card: Condition: ₹75,000 spend in the previous calendar quarter (unlocks the following quarter)
  • Card benefits change frequently. Always verify current terms on the issuer's official website or app before applying.