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HDFC Tata Neu Plus Credit Card: Fees, Rewards & Benefits

Shopping card with lounge access

Vyaya Team · Jun 2026
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Value Score
9.0 / 10
Annual Fee
₹499
Best For
Entry-level Tata shopper, UPI-on-credit user
Network
RuPay
Expert Verdict

An entry Tata co-branded RuPay card offering 2% on Tata brands and 1% elsewhere in ₹1-value NeuCoins, plus a rare 4 domestic lounge visits for a ₹499 fee. Modest earn rates make it a low-cost starter for Tata shoppers rather than a high-reward card.

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HDFC Tata Neu Plus
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REWARD SUMMARY
1% Base Rewards
Shopping card with lounge access
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The Bottom Line

The HDFC Tata Neu Plus is built for entry-level tata shopper and upi-on-credit user. With a ₹499 annual fee that is waived on ₹1,00,000 yearly spend, it offers 2% rewards on tata neu app/website (shopping) and 499 bonus points. It makes the most sense if your spending matches entry-level tata shopper and upi-on-credit user.

It earns a base reward rate of 1% and stacks best when your spending lines up with Entry-level Tata shopper, UPI-on-credit user. The renewal fee gets easier to justify once you can hit ₹1,00,000 in yearly spend.

What we like
+NeuCoins are worth a full ₹1 each, with 2% (2 per ₹100) on Tata Neu and partner brands plus a base 1% elsewhere, uncapped on the accelerated rate.
+Very low ₹499 fee, accessible at ₹3 Lakh income, with renewal waived on ₹1 Lakh annual spend.
+4 complimentary domestic lounge visits per year via Visa/RuPay – unusual for a sub-₹500 card.
+RuPay network allows linking to UPI for credit-on-UPI spending.
+Fuel surcharge waiver (1% on ₹400–₹5,000, capped at ₹250/cycle).
What we don't
Earn rates are modest – 2% on Tata brands and only 1% elsewhere.
No international lounge access.
High 3.5% forex markup; no rewards on government, rent (1% fee), wallet loads or EMI conversions.
Value is concentrated in the Tata ecosystem to get even the 2% rate.

Who Should Get This Card

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Best fit for

Ideal
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Entry-level Tata shopper

Budget users who shop on Tata Neu/Croma/BigBasket and want ₹1-value NeuCoins plus 4 lounge visits for just ₹499.

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UPI-on-credit user

Those wanting a cheap RuPay card linkable to UPI apps for everyday credit-on-UPI spends.

Probably not for

Skip
Reward maximizer

The 1% base and 2% Tata rate are low; heavier spenders should step up to the Infinity variant for 5%.

International traveller

No international lounge access and a 3.5% forex markup limit overseas value.

Is It Worth It For You?

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Dining
05,000Max ₹50k
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Travel
010,000Max ₹1L
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Online & Shopping
08,000Max ₹80k
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Groceries
06,000Max ₹40k
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Annual rewards0
Welcome bonus (Year 1)+₹499
Annual fee-₹499
Net Value (Year 1)+0
Net Value (Year 2+)-499
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Reward Rates

HDFC Tata Neu Plus offers 1% basic reward rate.

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Tata Neu App/Website (Shopping)
2%
Shopping
2%

Welcome Offer

499 NeuCoins

Applicable on payment of 1st year membership fee and requires at least 1 transaction within 30 days of card issuance. Not applicable if fee is waived.

Value: ₹499

Milestone Benefits

Spend ₹1,00,000

Renewal year membership fee is waived on spending ₹1,00,000 or more in a card anniversary year.

Fees & Charges

Joining fee₹499
Annual fee₹499
Fee waiverSpend > ₹1,00,000

Eligibility

  • Min Income: ₹6 Lakhs
  • Min Credit Score: 700
  • Min ₹25,000/month salaried or ₹6 lakh ITR self-employed; annual fee ₹499 waived on ₹1 lakh spend; available in Visa and RuPay.

Exclusions & Terms

Forex markup

  • Foreign currency markup

Fuel Spends

  • No rewards earned. 1% fuel surcharge waiver on transactions between ₹400 and ₹5,000, capped at ₹250 per statement cycle.

Rent Payments

  • No rewards earned. A 1% fee applies on the total transaction amount, beginning from the second rental transaction of a calendar month.

Wallet Loads / Gift or Prepaid Card Loads / Voucher Purchases

  • No rewards earned

Smart EMI / Dial an EMI Transactions

  • No NeuCoins on Smart EMI / Dial an EMI (loan/post-purchase conversion) transactions. Note: Merchant EMI (point-of-sale EMI) is NOT excluded and earns 1% NeuCoins on the principal amount only.

Cash Advance

  • No rewards earned

Frequently Asked Questions

3 data-backed answers from our card database

What is the annual fee of the HDFC Tata Neu Plus?+

The HDFC Tata Neu Plus has an annual fee of ₹499, waived on annual spends of ₹100,000.

What rewards does the HDFC Tata Neu Plus offer?+

It earns NeuCoins, with accelerated earning on Shopping.

Does the HDFC Tata Neu Plus offer airport lounge access?+

Yes, it includes complimentary airport lounge access. See the benefits section for visit limits.

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₹499 annual fee. Apply on the HDFC Bank website.

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