[itwasntme]

Originally Posted by rrsteer

Just curious why didn't you get a virtual Rupay card? I have HDFC Diners card and was looking to get a Rupay card for both UPI payments and to pay small merchant who typically don't accept Diners. At the same time I really didn't want another physical card. Hence got a virtual Rupay card from HDFC and it got activated almost instantaneously.

Very good point. My rationale was to avoid rocking the boat and get the conversion to RuPay Regalia first. Will take next steps depending on the experience.

[varkey]

Originally Posted by DCEite

But what about UPI payment at petrol pumps using this card ? Does it earn reward points ?

Although we don't get any reward points for fuel transactions, I've been getting about 0.99% cashback as "Petro Surcharge Waiver" on my HDFC Tata Neu Infinity card even though there is no surcharge levied.



In the above, the UPI transaction was made for the exact amount show ie there was no additional surcharge added, however a credit of about 0.99% was added when the transaction got posted.

The cashback like this seem to be capped at Rs 50.9 ie spends till about Rs 5100. I realized this when another higher value non-fuel transaction also got this same type of cashback. I am guessing that the particular merchant has incorrectly tagged their merchant UPI account under the fuel category.

[DCEite]

I noticed something strange (and pleasent) at the same time today.

Went to the local Farmet's market (Sabzi Mandi). Generally, the vendors are not tagged as merchants or business, so the UPI transaction is executed via the Bank Account (or Paytm balance in some cases).

But I was surprised when 4 out of 6 vendors I transacted from UPI, I could use the Rupay credit card for the transaction ! Not sure how these small time vendors are tagged as "Business".

This is just amazing. So this is like indirectly using credit card and earning points for transactions at the local vegetable cart vendors. Who would have thought about this 5-6 years back ?!

[DetectiveMiles]

For the first time since I started using my Axis Bank RuPay Credit card on UPI, I faced 5 transaction failures same day yesterday.
Tried paying IndianOil via credit card UPI via PhonePe, failed, same card swipe worked.
Tried paying at milk booth, failed via PayTM, worked on PhonePe.
Tried registering for running event via PhonePe, failed, worked on PayTM.
but during all 3 transactions above, amount was deducted. Will follow up with the bank after 3 working days.
Two more transactions failed mentioning that I have exceeded number of transactions per day! Never seen this with UPI before.

[Everlearner]

Originally Posted by DetectiveMiles

For the first time since I started using my Axis Bank RuPay Credit card on UPI, I faced 5 transaction failures same day yesterday.
Tried paying IndianOil via credit card UPI via PhonePe, failed, same card swipe worked.
Tried paying at milk booth, failed via PayTM, worked on PhonePe.
Tried registering for running event via PhonePe, failed, worked on PayTM.
but during all 3 transactions above, amount was deducted. Will follow up with the bank after 3 working days.
Two more transactions failed mentioning that I have exceeded number of transactions per day! Never seen this with UPI before.

I have similar observations with my HDFC Tata Neu Rupay card. The card on UPI works seamlessly on Paytm, but not on phonepe or google pay. So, sticking to paytm for all upi transactions now

[Jaguar]

Originally Posted by rrsteer

Just curious why didn't you get a virtual Rupay card? I have HDFC Diners card and was looking to get a Rupay card for both UPI payments and to pay small merchant who typically don't accept Diners. At the same time I really didn't want another physical card. Hence got a virtual Rupay card from HDFC and it got activated almost instantaneously.

How does one apply for the HDFC Rupay card? I am not able to find any apply online option.

[somspaple]

Originally Posted by Jaguar

How does one apply for the HDFC Rupay card? I am not able to find any apply online option.

I got a pop-up to apply when I logged into HDFC Mobile app today.
EDIT: There is a message on app as well - and looks like its a virtual card only.

[raptor_diwan]

Originally Posted by Jaguar

How does one apply for the HDFC Rupay card? I am not able to find any apply online option.

Do try this link

https://applyonline.hdfcbank.com/car...=NPCIRUPAY#nbb

[Everlearner]

Originally Posted by Jaguar

How does one apply for the HDFC Rupay card? I am not able to find any apply online option.

If you have tata Neu app, you can apply for this card from under credit section.

[Jaguar]

Originally Posted by Everlearner

If you have tata Neu app, you can apply for this card from under credit section.

I applied through the app a couple of months ago and it is stuck in verification since. No way to follow up. I keep getting sms every now and then that the verification will take a week. IVR or website also just give the same status.

[click]

Hi,

I struggled with my Citibank card as well, but then my local amex went through without any problem for NYT annual renewal.

Originally Posted by IcarusMan

Slightly OT for this thread but I'm desperate enough to give it a shot.

I'm unable to renew my NYT digital subscription using my Indian credit cards (Citibank & ICICI) due to the RBI restrictions on recurring transactions. Last year, NYT had offered a way to renew on an annual basis in June 2022. But this time, I'm unable to renew it even after repeated emails to customer care and a call to their helpline number.

They suggest using a USA credit card which is of course impractical/impossible.

Has anyone successfully renewed their NYT subscription with an Indian credit card?

Thanks!

[mpthy]

Originally Posted by Iconoclast

With respect to Fuel Rupay cards; I'd suggest the following:-

a) IDFC First Power Plus RuPay Select Credit Card
b) IndianOil HDFC Bank Credit Card

Originally Posted by DetectiveMiles

You can also try Axis Bank IndianOil RuPay card.

Thank you. I am inclined to apply for the IndianOil HDFC card, since the monthly fuel spend does not seem to be capped at INR 5k per month unlike the Axis card.

[rrsteer]

Originally Posted by Jaguar

How does one apply for the HDFC Rupay card? I am not able to find any apply online option.

I discussed with the branch manager, and he sent me a link to apply for it.

[heydj]

I just load Paytm wallett with Infinia credit card. Every time I do this it charges 2% service charge plus gst but I am ok with this because reward points earned and redeemed via airline tickets covers the cost. Eg on every 150 Rs I pay 3.54 as service charge but in return get 5 RP with each point worth 1 RS for airline tickets. Plus don't have to pay anything upfront from bank account.

Also it helps me avoid getting rupay card and adding more complexity in life just to save 2%. Anyone else has any better suggestion?

[diablo29]

I have to make a USD payment of $650, hence wanted to check with experts on the forum which out of the following cards is the cheapest or best option in terms of markup fees:

• HDFC Diners Black
• ICICI - Sapphiro, Amazon Pay cards
• Amex- Rewards
• HDFC Tata Neupay - Rupay

Thanks in advance.