Imperia Platinum Chip Debit Card

Exclusive Benefits

Safety Benefits

  • Chip card secures the card against fraudulent activities.

Banking Benefits

  • Be assured of zero liability in case of card loss/ theft.

Spend Benefits

  • Get 1 CashBack point on every ₹100 spent on telecom and utilities.

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Additional Benefits

More about the card

Card Management & Controls

  • Single Interface 
    A unified platform allows you to manage multiple banking and financial products at your fingertips.  
  • Spends tracking 
    Simple interface to track your account activity in real time.  
  • Reward Points 
    View and redeem points at the push of a button
Redemption Limit

Fees & Charges

Annual fees: ₹850 + taxes 

Redemption Limit

Eligibility & Documentation

The Imperia Platinum Chip Debit Card will be issued to Imperia Customers only.  Both Residents and Non-Resident Indians NREs (NRIs) can apply. 

Non-Resident Indians should hold a Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) Account. 

Resident Indians should hold one of the following: 

  • Savings Account 

  • Current Account 

  • SuperSaver Account 

  • Loan Against Shares Account (LAS)  

  • Salary Account

No additional documents are required for issuing the Imperia Platinum Chip Debit Card to existing HDFC Bank account holders. When the card expires, a new card is automatically sent to the registered address.   

Upgrading Card

  • Issuance of the new upgraded Debit Card is subject to successful processing of the request as per customer eligibility. The upgraded Debit Card will be delivered to mailing address on record within Next 5 Working Days (for Metro Locations). 

  • Your existing Debit Card will get deactivated within 3 working days of receipt of your new upgraded Debit Card. (In case your new Debit Card is sent to Branch, the existing Debit Card shall be de-activated after 15 days from date of despatch of the new Debit Card)

Redemption Limit 

  • CashBack points need to be redeemed through NetBanking minimum 250, no maximum capping on redemption subject to availability. 

  • Customer can view the points in NetBanking in 2 working days from the date of transaction. 

  • Product feature CashBack points will be valid for redemption within the next 12 months after which your CashBack points will lapse.  

  • All promotional CashBack points earned on your Debit Card will have a validity of 3 months, post which the accumulated points will expire effective February 2020. 

  • Customer is not eligible for redemption of CashBack points on account closure.  

  • Customers can redeem the CashBack points through NetBanking  
    : Login >> Pay >> Cards >> Debit Cards >> Debit Cards Summary >> Actions >> Redeem Reward Points

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Card Control via MyCards

MyCards, a mobile-based service platform for all Debit Card needs, facilitates convenient activation and management of your Imperia Platinum Chip Debit Card on the go. It ensures a seamless experience without the need for passwords or downloads.  

  • Debit Card Registration & Activation  

  • Set up Card PIN  

  • Manage Card Controls like Online Spends, Contactless Transactions, etc.  

  • View Transactions / Download e-Statements  

  • Check Reward Points  

  • Block/ Re-Issue Card  

  • Apply for an Add-on Card, Manage, Set PIN and Card Controls for Add-on card  

 Validity

Unredeemed CashBack points will expire/ lapse after 12 months of accumulation

Card Management & Control

Added Delights

International card 

  • Travel with confidence and ease with this globally-accepted card 

Safety 

  • Stay protected against unauthorised use with the EMV Chip Card technology in your card 

  • Be assured of zero liability on lost card after reporting the loss 

High spending limit  

  • Withdraw up to ₹100,000 a day at ATMs and spend up to ₹5 lakhs at merchant establishments 

  • Cash withdrawal facility can now be availed across merchant establishments with a maximum upper limit of ₹2,000/transaction on your HDFC Bank Debit Cards, maximum Cash at POS limit per month is of ₹10,000/- 

CashBack

  • Get 1 CashBack point for every ₹200 spent on groceries, supermarkets, restaurants, apparel, and entertainment. 

  • Benefit from a maximum cap of ₹750 per card per month.

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  • Earn Upto 5% CashBack on your Debit Card on transacting through PayZapp & SmartBuy :https://offers.smartbuy.hdfcbank.com/offer_details/15282

Debit Card EMI 

  • Enjoy No cost EMI on leading brands on electronics, furniture, apparels, smart phones and much more. Convert any purchases above ₹5,000 into EMI

Additional Insurance

  • ₹3 crore additional international air coverage on your Debit Card. 

Note: To keep your insurance coverage active, make at least one transaction (POS/e-com/standing instruction) every 30 days, effective July 01, 2014. Additional air coverage is valid on the purchase of air tickets, click here to know more. To be eligible for fire & burglary or loss of checked baggage insurance claims, make at least one purchase transaction with the Debit Card within 3 months before the event date. Zero Liability to any fraudulent Point of Sale transactions that take place up to 30 days before reporting the card loss. Click here for more details.

Please login to NetBanking to change (Increase or decrease) the limit* on your Debit Card to suit your needs. Please note the limits can be increased up to the Permissible limits on your Debit Card. *For Security reasons, ATM cash withdrawal limit is capped at ₹0.5 lakh per day and ₹10 lakh per month for first 6 months from Account opening date.  

For accounts older than 6 months, ATM cash withdrawal limit is capped at ₹ 2 lakh per day and ₹ 10 lakh per month. This is implemented with immediate effect.  
In case your Debit Card is enabled for ATM and POS usage but still you are facing issues while doing transactions, please click here for FAQs.

Validity

Contactless Payment

Imperia Platinum Chip Debit Card is enabled* for Contactless Payments at retail outlets.  The HDFC Bank Debit Card is enabled for contactless payments, facilitating fast, convenient and secure payments at retail outlets.  
*To see if your Card is contactless, look for the contactless network symbol on your Card. You can use your Card to make quick transactions at merchant locations accepting contactless Cards.  
Information on Contactless Debit Card - Click Here

  • Please note that in India, payment through contactless mode is allowed for a maximum of ₹5,000 for a single transaction where you are not asked to input your Debit Card PIN. However, if the amount is higher than or equal to ₹5,000, the Card holder has to enter the Debit Card PIN for security reasons. 

  • Kindly note, effective 1 June 2015, Movida service will be discontinued for HDFC Bank Debit Cards. 

  • Please Note - In case purchase/ transaction is returned/ cancelled/ reversed, CashBack points toward posted towards transactions will be reversed.

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Important Note

  • As per RBI guidelines RBI/2019-2020/142 DPSS.CO.PD No. 1343/02.14.003/2019-20 dated 15 January 2020, all Debit Cards issued effective 1 Oct' 2020, are or will be enabled only for Domestic usage (PoS & ATM) and disabled for Domestic (E-commerce & contactless) and International usage. This is to improve user convenience and increase the security of card transactions.  

  • You can enable or modify Domestic & International transactions limits on ATM / PoS / E-commerce / Contactless please visit MyCards / NetBanking / Mobile Banking / WhatsApp Banking- 7070066666 / Ask Eva / Call Toll-free Number 1800 1600 / 1800 2600 (from 8 am to 8 pm) Customers travelling overseas can reach us at 022-61606160.  

  • *NRO Debit Card will continue to be enabled only for domestic usage as per regulatory mandate. 

  • Contactless per day limit is of transaction ₹5,000

Contactless Payment

Most Important Terms and Conditions

  • *The Most Important Terms and Conditions for each of our banking offerings features all the specific terms and conditions that govern their use. You must go through it thoroughly to fully understand the terms and conditions applicable to any banking product you choose.
  • Important information: Your Card Member Agreement, Most Important Terms & Conditions and Other Important documents pertaining to your Debit Card can be accessed digitally. Click here.
Zero Lost Card Liability

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the Imperia Platinum Debit Card offers complimentary lounge access at airports across India. Cardholders can enjoy 2 visits per calendar quarter.

The Imperia Platinum Debit Card provides a host of benefits, including higher transaction limits, CashBack points on every purchase, comprehensive insurance coverage, and fuel surcharge reversal. For more details, refer to our "Card CashBack and thrills" section.

You can earn 1 CashBack point on every ₹100 spent on Telecom and Utilities. Earn 1 CashBack point on every ₹200 spent on Groceries & Supermarkets, Restaurants & Apparel, and Entertainment—maximum cap of ₹750 per card per month.

You can use your Imperia Platinum Chip Debit Card at any retail outlet or online store that accepts Debit Cards. It is also enabled for contactless payments at compatible merchant locations. 

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