HDFC Shoppers Stop Black Credit Card Review

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Verified against HDFC Bank (June 2026): 7% value back on Shoppers Stop spends (capped 2,000 points/month) and accelerated value on other spends (with monthly caps). Lounge: 16 domestic (4/quarter) + 8 international (2/quarter) visits/year. Welcome: complimentary Shoppers Stop Black membership + ₹4,500 voucher (offsets the fee). Annual fee ₹4,500 (waived on ₹50,000 annual spend). 1% fuel surcharge waiver (cap ₹500/month). Points redeem for air miles/travel via SmartBuy (2:1). Confirm terms on hdfcbank.com before applying.

Shoppers Stop Black HDFC Bank Credit Card Review

HDFC Bank · Shoppers Stop co-brand · Visa / Mastercard
Our score: 7.5 / 10
7% on Shoppers Stop
16 + 8 lounges/year
Fee: ₹4,500 (waivable)

The Shoppers Stop Black HDFC Bank Credit Card is a premium co-brand for Shoppers Stop loyalists — strong rewards at Shoppers Stop plus generous lounge access. The welcome voucher offsets the fee for active users. Here is the verified review.

TL;DR: Earns 7% value back at Shoppers Stop (capped 2,000 points/month) and accelerated value elsewhere, with 16 domestic + 8 international lounge visits a year, a complimentary Shoppers Stop Black membership and a ₹4,500 welcome voucher that covers the ₹4,500 fee (also waived at ₹50,000 spend). Excellent for regular Shoppers Stop shoppers who’ll use the lounges; less compelling outside that ecosystem.
What we like
  • 7% value back on Shoppers Stop spends
  • 16 domestic + 8 international lounge visits/year
  • ₹4,500 welcome voucher offsets the fee
  • Complimentary Shoppers Stop Black membership
  • Fee waived at ₹50,000 spend; fuel waiver
Watch out for
  • 7% capped at 2,000 points/month
  • Modest value off Shoppers Stop
  • Best for Shoppers Stop loyalists
  • Reward value via SmartBuy (2:1 air miles)
  • ₹8 lakh income target

Fees & rewards

ItemDetail
Annual fee₹4,500 (waived on ₹50,000 spend) + ₹4,500 welcome voucher
Shoppers Stop7% value back (cap 2,000 points/month)
Other spendsAccelerated value (monthly caps)
Lounge16 domestic + 8 international/year
MembershipComplimentary Shoppers Stop Black
Fuel waiver1% (cap ₹500/month)

Who this card is for

  • Best fit: regular Shoppers Stop shoppers who’ll use the lounges and membership.
  • Skip if: you rarely shop at Shoppers Stop or want a flat-rate everyday card.

How to apply & how to cancel

Apply: via hdfcbank.com. Cancel: call HDFC after clearing dues; redeem points first.

Final verdict

The Shoppers Stop Black HDFC card is a strong co-brand for Shoppers Stop loyalists — 7% there, generous lounges and a fee-offsetting welcome voucher and membership. Outside Shoppers Stop the value thins, so match it to your shopping habits.

Frequently asked questions

How rewarding is Shoppers Stop?

7% value back on Shoppers Stop spends, capped at 2,000 points per month.

What is the fee?

₹4,500, waived on ₹50,000 annual spend, and offset by a ₹4,500 welcome voucher.

How much lounge access?

16 domestic (4/quarter) and 8 international (2/quarter) visits a year.

Does it include membership?

Yes — a complimentary Shoppers Stop Black membership.

Data current as of June 2026, cross-checked against HDFC Bank and aggregators. Confirm current terms on hdfcbank.com before applying.

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