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HSBC Taj Credit Card Lounge Access at Hyderabad Airport

Discover all the airport lounges you can access with your HSBC Taj Credit Card at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad. Enjoy complimentary lounge access across eligible domestic and international terminals, relax in comfortable seating, and make every journey more enjoyable before your flight.

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Explore 2 of 3 eligible airport lounges with HSBC Taj Credit Card across 2 terminals

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2Terminals

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Discover every airport lounge by terminal with detailed amenities, operating hours, and complimentary access information.

Terminal 1

Domestic
1 lounge
Free Access
Encalm Lounge

Encalm Lounge

T1 · Departure

24 Hours

Air ConditioningCharging PointComfortable SeatingFlight InformationFood & Beverage BuffetNewspapers/Magazines+4 more

Terminal 1

International
2 lounges
Free Access
Encalm Lounge

Encalm Lounge

T1 · Departure

24 Hours

Air ConditioningCharging PointComfortable SeatingFlight InformationFood & Beverage BuffetNewspapers/Magazines+5 more
No Free Access
Encalm Privé Lounge

Encalm Privé Lounge

T1 · Departure

24 Hours

Air ConditioningCharging PointComfortable SeatingFlight InformationFood & Beverage BuffetNewspapers/Magazines+5 more

Card guide

HSBC Taj fees, rewards and lounge access at Hyderabad airport

Joining and annual fee, reward rates, benefits and milestones for HSBC Taj, plus how many lounges it opens at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport compared with other cards.

Joining fee
₹1,10,000One-time fee when the card is issued
Annual fee
₹1,10,000Charged every year from year two
Forex markup
3.5%On spends in foreign currency
Reward rate
3% to 5%Value you get back on spends
Add-on card
FreePer extra card for family

HSBC Taj reward points by spend category

Reward Points you earn for every ₹100 spent

  • Taj5
  • All other spends1.5

No reward points on these spends

  • Jewellery
  • UPI
  • Rent
  • Tax Payments
  • Non-Financial Institutions
  • Insurance
  • Wallets
  • Fuel
  • Education

HSBC Taj benefits and offers

  • Travel · AdaniOneDuty Free Discount

    15% savings on duty-free with AdaniOne (once per month; min order ₹3,000; max order ₹7,500).

    How to claim
    1. To avail this benefit, log in to the AdaniOne Shopping website or app using your registered account.
    2. Shop duty-free products with a minimum order of ₹3,000.
    3. Apply your HSBC Taj credit card during checkout to get a 15% discount (valid once per month; maximum order value ₹7,500).
    4. For support, contact HSBC customer care at 1800 103 4724.
  • Concierge · BlacklaneBlacklane Chauffeur Service

    4 chauffeur-driven limousine transfers a year offered via Blacklane.

    How to claim
    1. Contact their global concierge team at 1800 210 0291 or email [email protected].

HSBC Taj milestone benefits

  1. Renewal benefitRecurringTaj Epicure Membership.NeuPass Taj InnerCircle Platinum Tier membership.Get two nights breakfast-inclusive stays at hotels across India and a one-night stay at Taj Palaces, Also get a voucher for an extra one-night stay at Taj Palaces with every new or renewed card.Offer valid until 31 March 2026
  2. Welcome benefitTaj Epicure Membership.NeuPass Taj InnerCircle Platinum Tier membership.Get two nights breakfast-inclusive stays at hotels across India and a one-night stay at Taj Palaces, Also get a voucher for an extra one-night stay at Taj Palaces with every new or renewed card.Offer valid until 31 March 2026

HSBC Taj vs other credit cards for lounge access at Hyderabad airport

HSBC Taj gives free access to 2 of the 3 lounges at Hyderabad airport. That is more than 429 of the 771 credit cards we list.

  1. #1ICICI Emeralde Private Metal₹12,499/year3 of 3₹12,499
  2. #1RBL Nova₹12,500/year3 of 3₹12,500
  3. #1RBL Nova₹12,500/year3 of 3₹12,500
  4. #1ICICI Times Black₹20,000/year3 of 3₹20,000
  5. #8HDFC Corporate PlatinumBest no-fee cardNo annual fee2 of 3Free
  6. 3 more credit cards rank above this one
  7. #8HSBC TajThis card₹1,10,000/year2 of 3₹1,10,000

7 other credit cards offer access to more lounges than HSBC Taj, 334 offer the same, and 356 offer no free lounge access at Hyderabad airport.

HSBC credit cards with lounge access at Hyderabad airport

7 HSBC credit cards give free lounge access at Hyderabad airport.

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FAQs

HSBC Taj lounge access, fees and spend rules at Hyderabad airport.

Does HSBC Taj give free lounge access at Hyderabad airport?

Yes. With HSBC Taj, you get free access to 2 lounges at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.

Can I use HSBC Taj in international terminal lounges at Hyderabad airport?

Yes. HSBC Taj gives you free access to Encalm Lounge in the international terminal at Hyderabad airport.

Which terminal at Hyderabad airport has the most lounges for HSBC Taj?

Terminal 1 domestic departures. HSBC Taj gives you free access to the only lounge there.

Is there a minimum spend for HSBC Taj lounge access?

No. HSBC Taj gives free domestic lounge access with no minimum spend.

What is the HSBC Taj annual fee?

The HSBC Taj annual fee is ₹1,10,000, charged from the second year. The joining fee is ₹1,10,000.

Does HSBC Taj give unlimited free lounge access at Hyderabad airport?

Yes. HSBC Taj gives you unlimited free domestic lounge visits, including at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.

Does HSBC Taj provide international lounge access?

Yes. HSBC Taj gives you unlimited free lounge access at airports outside India through Priority Pass.