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HDFC BizBlack Review: The Ultimate Tax Payment Card?

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Amodh Shetty
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HDFC BizBlack Review: The Ultimate Tax Payment Card?

🏢 5X Rewards on Tax Payments

Earn accelerated points on Income Tax & GST payments. Metal Card Exclusive.

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The "Business Class" of Credit Cards

For most people, paying taxes is a drain. For HDFC BizBlack holders, it's an opportunity.

This is a super-premium business credit card designed for one specific purpose: Maximizing Business Spend.

With an annual fee of ₹10,000 + GST, it's not cheap. But if you pay over ₹10 Lakhs in taxes annually, this card is effectively free money.

Benefit 1: 5X Rewards on Taxes (The Killer Feature)

You earn 5X Reward Points on:

  • Income Tax Payments.
  • GST Payments.
  • Bill Payments via PayZapp.

The Math: Usually, you get nothing for paying taxes. With BizBlack, you get accelerated points. These points can be transferred to miles or used for flight bookings.

💡 ROI Calculation

Pay ₹1 Lakh in GST -> Get ~1.65% to 3.3% effective value back in points (depending on redemption). That beats almost every other business card.

Benefit 2: Unlimited Lounge Access

Forget counting visits. You get Unlimited Domestic & International Lounge Access.

  • Who gets it? Primary Cardholder AND Add-on Cardholders.
  • Priority Pass: Included for international access.

Benefit 3: Metal Form Factor & Golf

It’s a metal card. It feels premium. It looks premium. You also get 6 Complimentary Golf Games per quarter globally.

Comparison: vs Amex Platinum Charge vs Axis Burgundy

Feature HDFC BizBlack Amex Platinum Charge Axis Burgundy Private
Fee ₹10,000 ₹60,000 Free (For Burgundy)
Tax Rewards 5X Points No Special Rate Standard Rate
Lounge Unlimited Unlimited + Centurion Unlimited
Forex 2% Markup 3.5% Markup 0% Markup

The Drawbacks

  1. Diners Club Acceptance: It runs on the Diners Club network. While improving, acceptance is still lower than Visa/Mastercard offline.
  2. Eligibility: You need an ITR of over ₹21 Lakhs to apply.
  3. Capping: There are caps on the accelerated 5X rewards (Check latest terms).

Verdict: Should You Apply?

YES, if:
1. You are a business owner with high GST/Tax payments.
2. You travel internationally often and need unlimited lounge access.
3. You qualify for the HDFC Business Regalia but want an upgrade.

NO, if:
1. You are a salaried employee (You can't get this card).
2. You don't have significant business expenses.

Calculated Choices, Zero Regrets.

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