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HSBC Taj Credit Card: Fees, Rewards & Benefits

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Vyaya Team · Aug 2026
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Value Score
8.4 / 10
Annual Fee
₹1,10,000
Best For
Taj loyalist, Luxury lifestyle holder
Network
Visa
Expert Verdict

An ultra-luxury Taj co-branded card whose entire value rests on IHCL privileges – Chambers/Taj Club access, spa, pool, golf and chauffeur transfers – plus unlimited Visa Infinite lounges. The ₹1.1 Lakh fee, ₹40 Lakh income bar and ~1% base earn make it strictly a status card for committed Taj patrons.

Taj Credit Card credit card by HSBC - Visa network
REWARD SUMMARY
1.0005000000000002% Base Rewards
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The Bottom Line

The Taj Credit Card is built for taj loyalist and luxury lifestyle holder. With a ₹1,10,000 annual fee, it offers 3.33% rewards on taj, seleqtions, gateway, vivanta, ginger & amã stays and trails (ihcl hotel brands) (hotel) and airport lounge access. It makes the most sense if your spending matches taj loyalist and luxury lifestyle holder.

It earns a base reward rate of 1.0005000000000002% and stacks best when your spending lines up with Taj loyalist, Luxury lifestyle holder.

What we like
+Exceptional Taj/IHCL benefits: The Chambers and Taj Club lounge access up to 12 times each annually, 4 spa treatments, 12 swimming pool visits and 12 golf games per year.
+3.33X Reward Points (5 per ₹100) on IHCL hotel stays, with points valued at ₹0.67 each.
+Unlimited global airport lounge access via Visa Infinite for cardholder plus guest.
+4 domestic and 4 international chauffeur transfers per year.
+Fuel surcharge waiver on transactions between ₹400 and ₹4,000.
What we don't
Extremely high ₹1,10,000 joining and annual fee with no spend-based waiver path.
Requires a ₹40 Lakh minimum income, restricting it to ultra-high-net-worth applicants.
Very long exclusion list – no points on fuel, utilities, education, insurance, jewellery, real estate, tax or government.
High 3.5% forex markup and base earn of only 1.5 per ₹100 (~1% at ₹0.67/point) outside IHCL.

Who Should Get This Card

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Best fit for

Ideal
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Taj loyalist

Ultra-affluent guests who stay frequently at Taj/IHCL hotels and will use The Chambers, spa, pool and chauffeur perks worth far more than the ₹1.1 Lakh fee.

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Luxury lifestyle holder

High-net-worth individuals (₹40 Lakh+ income) seeking unlimited global lounges and concierge-level Taj privileges.

Probably not for

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Reward-rate spender

The ~1% base outside IHCL and ₹1.1 Lakh fee make it unjustifiable for anyone not using the Taj lifestyle perks.

Bills and category spender

The vast exclusion list means most everyday and recurring spends earn no points.

Is It Worth It For You?

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Dining
05,000Max ₹50k
Est. Returns
Travel
010,000Max ₹1L
Est. Returns
Online & Shopping
08,000Max ₹80k
Est. Returns
Groceries
06,000Max ₹40k
Est. Returns
Annual rewards0
Annual fee-₹1,10,000
Net Value (Year 1)-1,10,000
Net Value (Year 2+)-1,10,000

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Reward Rates

Taj Credit Card offers 1.0005000000000002% basic reward rate.

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Taj, SeleQtions, Gateway, Vivanta, Ginger & amã Stays and Trails (IHCL hotel brands) (Hotel)
3.33%

Welcome Offer

Welcome Benefit

On card activation: complimentary two nights' breakfast-inclusive stay at hotels across India plus one night at a Taj Palace property. Additionally, every new or renewed card carries a bonus voucher for one extra night's stay at Taj Palaces (valid for 6 months from issuance/renewal). Not tied to a minimum spend requirement — issued on activation/renewal.

Fees & Charges

Joining fee₹1,10,000
Annual fee₹1,10,000
Fee waiverN/A

Eligibility

  • Min Income: ₹60 Lakhs
  • Age 25-75; min annual income Rs 40L salaried or Rs 60L self-employed; premium co-branded card with Taj/IHCL; launched Dec 2024; Visa Infinite metal card.

Exclusions & Terms

Cash Withdrawals/Advances

  • Cash withdrawals and cash advances do not earn reward points; cash advance fee of 2.5% (min Rs.300) applies separately.

Money Transfers

  • Money transfer transactions (MCC 4829) do not earn reward points.

Frequently Asked Questions

2 data-backed answers from our card database

What is the annual fee of the HSBC Taj?+

The HSBC Taj has an annual fee of ₹110,000.

What rewards does the HSBC Taj offer?+

It earns Reward Points, with accelerated earning on Rewards.

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