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BOBCARD Tiara Credit Card VS HDFC Bank Diners Club Privilege Credit Card

A detailed, side-by-side look at 2 leading credit cards. Analyze the features that matter most to you and make an informed choice.
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Last updated: 18 July 2026

Both BOBCARD Tiara Credit Card and HDFC Bank Diners Club Privilege Credit Card suit dining-focused spenders, but they earn and cost differently. BOBCARD Tiara Credit Card costs ₹2,499 + GST and earns 15 Reward Points per ₹100 on Dining, Travel & International; 3 RP per ₹100 on other spends. HDFC Bank Diners Club Privilege Credit Card costs ₹1,000 + GST and earns 4 Reward Points on every Rs.150 retail spends. Up to 10X RP on SmartBuy, 5X RP on Swiggy & Zomato. BOBCARD Tiara Credit Card also brings unlimited domestic airport lounge access, conditional on ₹40,000 spend from Jan 1, 2025, while HDFC Bank Diners Club Privilege Credit Card counters with 2 complimentary lounge visits per quarter in India. If dining spending matters more, go with BOBCARD Tiara Credit Card; if premium is the priority, HDFC Bank Diners Club Privilege Credit Card fits better.

Fees & Charges

Joining Fee₹2,499 + GST
Joining Fee₹1,000 + GST
Renewal Fee₹2,499 + GST
Renewal Fee₹1,000 + GST
Spend Based WaiverJoining fee waived on ₹25,000 spend in 60 days. Annual fee waived on ₹2.5 Lakh spend in a year.
Spend Based WaiverRenewal fee waived for next year on spends of Rs. 3 Lakhs in the card anniversary year.
Foreign Transaction Fees2%
Foreign Transaction FeesA nominal 3.5% on all your foreign currency spends.
Interest Rate (APR)3.75% Per Month (45% Per Annum)
Interest Rate (APR)3.75% Per Month (equivalent to 45% Per Annum).

Rewards & Benefits

Welcome BonusComplimentary Swiggy One, Amazon Prime/Disney Hotstar, Gaana Plus, Women's Health Package. Fee waiver.
Welcome BonusComplimentary annual memberships of Swiggy One and Times Prime on spending ₹75,000 within 90 days.
Rewards RateEarn 15 RP (5X) per ₹100 on Dining, Travel, International Spends (capped). 3 RP per ₹100 on others.
Rewards RateEarn 4 Reward Points on every Rs.150 retail spends. Up to 10X RP on SmartBuy, 5X RP on Swiggy & Zomato.
Reward TypeReward Points
Reward TypeReward Points
Reward Redemption Fee
Reward Redemption FeeRs 99 per redemption request (plus applicable taxes).

Travel & Lifestyle

Domestic Lounge AccessUnlimited domestic lounge access. Requires ₹75,000 spend in previous quarter (₹40,000 from Jan 2025).
Domestic Lounge Access2 complimentary lounge visits per quarter in India.
International Lounge AccessThis card offers no international airport lounge access.
International Lounge Access2 complimentary lounge visits per quarter worldwide (including international destinations).
Travel BenefitsAccelerated 15 RP (5X) per ₹100 on Travel. Low 2% Forex markup. Unlimited domestic lounge access (spend based).
Travel Benefits2 complimentary airport lounge accesses every quarter worldwide. Up to 10X Rewards on booking flights & hotels via Smartbuy.
Movie Benefits
Flat ₹250 off on 2 movie/non-movie tickets with BookMyShow, available quarterly.
Movie Benefits'Buy 1 Get 1 Free' on movie/non-movie weekend tickets via BookMyShow (max discount Rs. 250/ticket, up to 2 monthly).
Dining BenefitsAccelerated 15 Reward Points (5X) per ₹100 spent on Dining. Complimentary Swiggy One 3-month membership.
Dining BenefitsEarn 5X Reward Points on Swiggy and Zomato. FLAT 10% EXTRA OFF on dining bills at 35K+ restaurants via Swiggy Dineout.
Golf Benefits
Golf BenefitsNot Applicable
Fuel Surcharge Waiver1% fuel surcharge waiver on transactions ₹400-₹5,000, capped at ₹250 per cycle.
Fuel Surcharge WaiverNot applicable.

Security & Other

Insurance BenefitsZero Liability on Lost Card.
Insurance BenefitsAir accident ₹1 Cr, overseas hospitalization ₹25 Lakhs, travel insurance ₹50k, credit liability ₹9 Lakh.
Cash Advance Charges
Cash Advance Charges2.5% of the withdrawal amount, subject to a minimum charge of Rs 500.
Best valueHigher costHighlights apply to Joining Fee and Renewal Fee only.

BOBCARD Tiara Credit Card

HDFC Bank Diners Club Privilege Credit Card

Who is it for?

Who is it for?

Pros

Key benefits and features.

Highly competitive 2% Forex markup charge, lower than most credit cards in the market.

Accelerated reward points on international spends benefit frequent international travelers.

Offers a high effective reward rate of 3.75% on dining and travel spends.

Wide array of lifestyle benefits including shopping discounts, entertainment, and health perks.

Pros

Key benefits and features.

Earn 4 Reward Points per Rs. 150 spent, with accelerated 5x Reward Points on Zomato and Swiggy spends.

Frequent travelers benefit from 8 complimentary domestic and international lounge access per year.

Avail complimentary annual Swiggy One and Times Prime memberships as welcome benefits on eligible spend.

Enjoy 'Buy 1 Get 1 Free' movie/non-movie tickets on weekends via BookMyShow, enhancing entertainment value.

The card offers impressive insurance benefits, including air accident and overseas hospitalization cover.

Cons

Key drawbacks and limitations.

Despite international benefits, the BOBCARD Tiara does not offer international airport lounge access.

Domestic airport lounge access is conditional on meeting a minimum spending requirement.

Reward points on accelerated categories and UPI transactions are capped per statement cycle.

Cons

Key drawbacks and limitations.

The welcome benefit offers of Swiggy One and Times Prime memberships may not be desired by all cardholders.

The annual fee of Rs 1,000 + taxes is relatively higher than some competing credit card options.

A rewards redemption fee of Rs 99 + taxes is applicable for each redemption request.

A foreign currency markup of 3.5% applies to international transactions, which can be quite high.

Interest rates of 3.75% per month (45% annually) can lead to high costs if balances are carried over.

How We Compare These Cards

Every comparison on CardsForYou is built from the same verified data set we use across the site - joining and renewal fees, reward rates, forex markup, lounge access, and insurance benefits - sourced directly from each issuer and refreshed regularly. We highlight the lower-cost option on fees automatically, but "best" always depends on your own spending pattern: a card that wins on annual fee may lose on reward rate for a heavy spender, and vice versa. Use the table above alongside your own typical monthly spend to judge real value, not just the headline numbers.

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