HDFC Bank, India’s leading private sector bank, has joined hands with Marriott Bonvoy to launch the ‘Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card’, India’s first co-branded hotel credit card. The co-branded credit card will run on Diners Club, part of the Discover Global Network and aims to be one of the most rewarding travel cards in India.
The Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank credit card leverages the strengths of the two brands, offering consumers an unprecedented array of travel benefits, including Silver Elite Status with Marriott Bonvoy, which comes with benefits such as priority late checkout, exclusive member rates, Marriott Bonvoy bonus points and much more.
Area Vice-President for Marriott International’s South Asia region, Ranju Alex, said the company is excited to launch the first Marriott Bonvoy co-branded credit card in India, which will follow the successful launches of a similar concept in Japan and South Korea.
“With the potential to open the world of travel to a new generation of Indian explorers, the combination of benefits from two powerful brands underscores our commitment to providing members with more ways to earn through everyday purchases. More importantly, this collaboration accentuates our holistic vision of hospitality and allows us to add personalised benefits for our members that extend beyond hotel stays,” said Alex.
Designed with the new generation of travellers in mind, the Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank credit cardholders can earn Marriott Bonvoy points on eligible spending. These points can be redeemed at participating hotels across the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, from free nights and upgrades within the unrivalled 31-brand portfolio to bringing the hotel experience home with signature branded products from Marriott Bonvoy Boutiques, among others. The cardholders will also have the convenience to transfer points to nearly 40 airlines across the globe.
Head of Payment Business, Consumer Finance, Technology and Digital Banking at HDFC Bank, Parag Rao, said that launching India’s first co-branded hotel credit card in partnership with Marriott Bonvoy was a milestone achievement.
“This collaboration reflects our commitment to providing innovative financial solutions that cater to the evolving needs of our customers. With this card, we aim to enhance the travel experiences of our valued cardholders by offering exclusive benefits, rewards, and seamless access to Marriott International’s award-winning travel program. As the leading card issuer in the country, we are excited about this new offering and believe this partnership will revolutionise how our customers engage with the hospitality industry, enhancing their journeys and creating lasting memories,” said Rao.
