HDFC Bank Elevates Lounge Access: Here's A Step-By-Step Guide On How To Utilize Vouchers

HDFC Bank has unveiled significant enhancements to its Regalia Credit Cards' lounge access program. These changes are effective from December 1, 2023, and aim to prioritize credit card spending as the gateway to exclusive lounge benefits.

Under the revamped system, Regalia Credit Cardholders are now required to demonstrate a minimum spend of Rs 1 lakh or more during a calendar quarter. The quarters, divided into January-March, April-June, July-September, and October-December, serve as the basis for determining eligibility for lounge benefits.

The process of availing of lounge benefits has undergone a streamlined makeover. Once the spending threshold is met, cardholders can effortlessly navigate to the Regalia SmartBuy page and the lounge benefits page on HDFC Bank's official website. Here, they can generate a personalized lounge access voucher, ensuring a hassle-free claim of their benefits.

As part of a quarterly milestone benefit, users can claim up to two complimentary lounge access vouchers. Beyond these two vouchers, access to airport lounges will be tied to credit card spending.

For those seeking lounge access outside Indiacan apply for a Priority Pass after completing a minimum of four retail transactions on their Regalia Credit Card. This pass grants the cardholder and any add-on members up to six complimentary lounge access visits per calendar year. However, the cardholders should note that exceeding the six visits will incur a charge of $27 plus GST per additional visit.

Here is a user-friendly guide on how to utilize lounge access vouchers:

Step 1: Spend Rs 1 lakh or more in a calendar quarter (Jan-Mar | Apr-June | Jul-Sept | Oct-Dec).
Step 2: Upon meeting the spending criteria, visit the Regalia SmartBuy page >> Lounge Benefits >> Lounge access voucher.
Step 3: Click on "generate voucher" to receive the voucher via SMS/E-mail.
Step 4: Open the e-voucher in PDF format via the link provided in the SMS/E-mail. The e-voucher contains a QR code, which must be scanned at the lounge terminal for seamless access.

Cardholders are advised to stay vigilant and informed about these changes, as charges for lounge visits will be reflected on their statements after the date of their visits. Notably, no reward points will be accrued for these transactions, and the currency conversion rate will be determined according to the exchange rate on the billing date.