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HDFC Bank SmartBuy Update – 33% Cashback on Train Tickets
Introduction HDFC Bank has been on a roll recently adding up multiple ways of maximizing your earnings via the SmartBuy Program. In the past few months they have added Instant Vouchers with vendors like Uber, Bill Payments via Gyftr all of which earn 10x reward points. For those with an Infinia or Diners Black that’s equivalent to earning 33% cash back with a limit of INR 25,000 or INR 15,000 respectively. HDFC has quietly launched a new offering which is rail tickets via IRCTC The New Partner – IRCTC IRCTC is the central ticketing agency for all railway travel in India. If all the offerings till now had a limited…
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Deal Alert – India to Japan Non Stop ANA Economy from INR 19k / 270$ per person round trip
Introduction ANA is running an amazing economy class sale till 29 Oct 2019 wherein they are offering all inclusive return fares starting from INR 19,000 from India to Japan. These are non stop flights and the fares are really incredible. Let’s find out more Promo Details Here are some points to keep in mind for the “Hello Blue Sale” Round Trip Economy Class Sale Max/Min Stays – 3/21 days Flights from Delhi/Mumbai/Chennai Flights to Tokyo/Osaka/Nagoya/Fukuoka Non refundable fares No changes permitted Upgrades not possible Sample Deals The cheapest flights are from the South India city of Chennai. I was able to spot round trip flights under 19k INR return to…
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Deal Alert – Rome to Delhi/Mumbai Round Trip Business Class in INR 72,000/$ 1,000
Introduction Star Alliance members Lufthansa and Swiss Airlines are running an incredible Business Class class sale from Italy to India at a fantastic price. Let us have a look at the promotion details Promo Details This promotion comes with the following T&Cs Promo is valid till 3 Nov 2019 Companion Fare (2 Adults minimum) Maximum stopover is 1 month Impressive availability till from November 2019 to August 2020 Availability across both Swiss & Lufthansa Ability to ticket both Swiss & Lufthansa on each side of the round trip Sample Details The availability is really impressive across November 2019 to August 2020. Simply enter your departure airport as FCO (Rome Airport)…
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Get 33% Cashback on Uber Premier rides using HDFC Bank Credit Cards
Introduction HDFC Bank had overhauled its 10x reward partners completely in August 2019. Uber was one of the partners which was axed and was a big disappointment to a lot of us. It has become a daily commuting expense for a lot of travellers and OLA is still not unto the mark. HDFC Bank has realised this and reintroduced 10x reward on UBER although with a slight twist. Promo Details The 10x rewards on UBER spends are not applicable only to Premier Rides above INR 150. To be honest there is generally a 20% difference in fares between Uber Go and Uber Premier Rides. This effectively converts the 33% Cashback to a 20% Cashback if you prefer the…
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HDFC Bank Festive Treats – Upto 58% Cashback!!
Introduction Diwali Season is approaching and credit card firms have started rolling out offers. HDFC Bank has begun with a bang and is currently offering an incredible 58% Cashback on smartbuy spends on Flipkart. This is an amazing offer and you should definitely check it out. The Details To avail this offer you need to go to the HDFC Bank SmartBuy Flipkart store (Link). This offer is only available till 6 December 2019. The best part about shopping with Flipkart is that you alway see the SmartBuy logo while shopping next to the search bar unlike amazon and it is less confusing and keeps your mind at ease (Screenshot below)…
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Etihad Select Upgrade – Our experience
Introduction Etihad Airways allows customers to upgrade their bookings in economy and business class to business and first (if applicable) at the airport counters during check-in or via Etihad select upgrade which is their bidding platform. We recently traveled from Mumbai to Paris via Abu Dhabi and booked one ticket in economy and one in business to make a proper cost benefit analysis. Read on to find out what we learnt from this exercise. Our bookings EY 205 BOM – AUH (Boeing 777) 05:25 – 07:00 EY 37 AUH – CDG (Airbus A 380) 08:55 – 14:20 EY 38 CDG – AUH (Airbus A 380) 21:55 – 06:45 EY 204…
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Deal Alert – Save 75% on Netflix using HDFC Bank Credit Cards
Introduction HDFC Bank is running an incredible promotion where the first 3 months of your Netflix subscription are effectively free. The money will be posted as a cash back credit in your statement and not as reward points which is fantastic. Deal Details Offer can be availed anytime between 1st August 2019 to 31st October 2019 Max Cash back capped at INR 499 per month for upto 3 months Cash back posted 90 days post month of registration (You need to be live for minimum 4 months hence) Eligible Credit Cards Infinia Regalia / Business Regalia Regalia First / Business Regalia First Jet Airways Co Branded Cards (including Diners) Diners…
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Save 25% on Taj Hotel Stays with American Express
American Express is running a promotion offering 25% off at all Taj, Vivanta and Gateway hotels. Taj has an incredible array of properties in India and some properties outside India as well. If you have upcoming travel plans then you should definitely check out this offer Offer Details Valid for booking and stays upto 30 Sep 2019 Offer available to Centurion, Platinum, Business Platinum & Platinum Reserve cardholders only Reservations to be done via following link Sample Comparison Let us look at an actual scenario. There is an upcoming long weekend on 31 Aug – 2 Sep and prices would be slightly higher for holiday destinations. Let us look at…
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Deal Alert – Delhi to Budapest Round Trip Business Class in INR 100,000 / $ 1,400
KLM is running an amazing Business Class Sale in celebration of their 100th Birthday on the 7th of October. This is a limited period offer valid till 3rd of July only (Only 4 more days). A brief snapshot of their amazing fares is given below One of the best offers here is the Business Class round trip to Budapest (Hungary). The availability is impressive with wide choices available across the next 6 months. The best fares are available for departures generally Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday and return on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday. So your plan needs to be flexible but this is a fantastic price to experience KLM business class. …
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Deal Alert – Delhi to Helsinki Round Trip Economy under INR 30,000 / $ 430
KLM is running an impressive sale in celebration of their 100th birthday. The best offer available currently in Delhi to Helsinki round trip for 1 adult in under INR 30,000 / USD 420. Click on the link to get started While the fares are not low on all dates, there are some good deals in January when it will be freezing cold in Helsinki. It is one of our favourite times to visit Europe. We love the winters and it is off season so you have all the attractions to yourself. These fares are not direct and have a stop in between. The layover is short and the Airlines for…
