I just did one transaction and the compared it with google conversion. HDFC charged 5Rs. less than the google conversion for approx 100$ transaction. So I guess what you said about diners seems to be not true. Still it's a gain for us with GVP.
You can access few lounges in Dubai directly with Diners, but subject to availability of seats. One I know of and accessed recently using Diners Club Miles is
Cadiz - Ahlan Lounge @ Gate B26. Concourse B Terminal 3
Its a bit hard to find, it's above McDonald's and named cadiz tapas bar. There...
Bro, I got pissed off calling CC and RM even his senior manager. No one had clue such thing existed. I got it activated through the sms as pointed out by Harry1. Did you get cash back before the statement? and points too? how many days did it take to get it?
Thanks for follow up, after the sms I got charged 199 for GVP but there was no confirmation msg or email from HDFC. Even RM said that there is some issue with GVP getting linked to DCB and diners currently isn't working for GVP. So not sure if its acutally active. Will try to do intl transaction...
For DCB(Diners CLub Black) the wallet load is considered for milestone but points may or maynot be credited based on the MCC.
Does this still work? I did get the offer of 2.5% CB on paytm load recently so I directly used CC to load money. If Airtel still works, may try that later on.
https://offers.smartbuy.hdfcbank.com/offer_details/global-value-program-gvp/19187/Zmykm2o%3D
Anyone knows how to activate this offer in my DCB? I tried all means that I could but of no avail. Called phone banking, credit card customer care, RM. No one even knows about it and one of phone banker...