A Quick Guide to Instant Pre-Approved Loan on HDFC Credit Card

Having a Credit Card is an essential requirement these days. It not only eliminates the need to carry cash, but also enables you to make a purchase when you do not have the required money in your account. And if you are a new entrepreneur, you may need a credit card most, because some people literally funded their business with a credit card.

HDFC Credit Cards are amongst the most popular Credit Cards in the country.  You can instantly complete online transactions and enjoy various discounts and cashback offers, with your HDFC Card.

In order to enhance the user experience, HDFC Bank now offers its cardholders with a facility to avail instant pre-approved loan against their HDFC Credit Card. If you are short on cash and need money urgently, this facility allows you to transfer funds instantly to your account.

Instant
Loan on your HDFC Credit Card

If you are an existing HDFC Credit
Cardholder and meet the eligibility criteria of the bank, you can avail an Instant Loan on HDFC Credit Card.
As the name suggests, these instant loans are pre-approved and are thus
disbursed to your account instantly. Moreover, you can avail loan amounts
higher than your Credit Card limit, subject to meeting the eligibility
criteria.

 Some features:

• Just being
  an HDFC Credit Cardholder does not qualify you for an instant loan; you need to
  meet the eligibility criteria.
• This
  facility is available only to eligible HDFC Bank Credit Card customers.
• The maximum
  amount available is decided as per the customer profile and can be more than
  the limit available on the Credit Card.
• Loan
  amount can be availed directly through NEFT/RTGS or Demand Draft.
• Maximum
  repayment tenor available is 36 months.
• Rate of
  interest varies according to the customer profile.
• EMI
  payments are to be made every month along with the Credit Card bill.
• Card’s Credit
  Limit up to the loan amount will be blocked.
• Money can
  be used for any purpose as per the need of the borrower.

Types of Instant Pre-Approved Loans on HDFC Credit Cards

You can apply for several different types
of pre-approved Instant Loans depending on the type
of HDFC Credit Card you hold.

InstaLoan:

When you avail the facility of Insta Loan, the amount is credited directly to your bank account or can be availed in the form of a Demand Draft. There is no need for any documentation as this is a pre-approved loan and the money can be used for any personal or professional requirement of yours. The maximum amount available as an Insta Loan is the maximum limit on your Credit Card, and the repayments have to be made along with the Credit Card bill every month.

Insta Jumbo Loan:

It is a more advanced version of the Insta Loan wherein you can apply for amounts over and above your existing Card limit. Insta Jumbo Loan comes with its own loan account and repayment schedule, making the repayments independent of your Credit Card. It comes with flexible repayment tenor and attractive interest rates. The money can be used for any financial requirement of yours without any need to inform the bank. Processing fee of Rs. 500 is charged by the bank against this facility.

Balance Transfer on EMI:

If the outstanding amount on your HDFC Credit Card is too high and you wish to reduce your interest burden, you can opt for a Balance Transfer on EMI. Herein, the outstanding dues on your Credit Card are converted into an HDFC Loan on Credit Card. You can make the repayments through easy EMIs without stressing your finances.

SmartEMI:

With SmartEMI facility, you can convert any purchase that you make on your HDFC Credit Card into a “Smart Loan.” There is no need for any documentation, and this facility is available on instant basis. You also get the option to choose a repayment tenor as per your preferences. Processing fee of 1% is charged by the bank against this facility.

How
to apply for HDFC Loan on Credit Card

The facility of instant loan against your HDFC Credit Card is available to
select customers only. Therefore, you need to check your eligibility first and
then apply for this facility. You can easily check your eligibility through
your HDFC Credit Card net banking. If your card has not already been registered
for net banking, you must do so first.

Following are the steps involved in checking your eligibility and applying for
HDFC Loan on Credit Card, i.e. InstaLoan and Insta Jumbo Loan:

1. Login to
   your HDFC net banking account.
2. Now,
   select the tab labelled as “Cards.”
3. Towards
   the left of the screen, you will see an option “Transact.” Click on it.
4. Select the
   Credit Card against which you wish to avail this facility.
5. If your Credit
   Card is pre-approved for an instant loan, you just need to fill-up the
   application form.
6. Enter the
   loan amount, interest rate, and repayment tenor for the loan.
7. Accept the
   terms and conditions and click on the “Continue” button.
8. Now,
   verify the loan details and press on the “Confirm” button.
9. Select the
   preferable medium to receive the OTP, i.e. your mobile number or Email ID.
10. You will
    then receive an acknowledgement from the bank which will specify your loan
    account details.
11. Simultaneously,
    the amount will be credited to your Savings Account immediately.
12. If your Credit
    Card is not pre-approved for this facility, you will see a message on the
    screen.

With the facility of Instant pre-approved
loans against HDFC Credit Cards, meet your financial requirements in an
efficient manner. Though, it is pertinent to mention that it is still a loan
and the facility should be exercised cautiously to keep the interest costs
under control.