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Best Credit Card for Swiggy & Zomato in India (2026)

The real cashback rates on Swiggy and Zomato — after caps are applied.

Food delivery is where credit card rewards get interesting — and confusing. Cards advertise 4-10% on Swiggy and Zomato, but monthly caps mean your actual earning rate depends entirely on how much you order.

We calculated effective cashback at ₹8,000/month food delivery spend — the average for urban professionals ordering 4-5 times per week.

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How we calculated

All cashback figures below are calculated at 8,000/month spend in this category, using our cap-aware calculator that accounts for monthly limits and fallback rates.

Our Picks

HDFC
HDFC Swiggy Card
₹500/yr (waiver: ₹2L annual spend)
800
/month
Highest rate: 10% on Swiggy

10% cashback on Swiggy is unmatched. But it's Swiggy-only (not Zomato), capped at ₹1,500/month combined across all accelerated categories, and requires ₹100 minimum per order.

Cap: ₹1500/mo (you're under it)

HDFC
HDFC Millennia
₹1,000/yr (waiver: ₹1L annual spend)
400
/month
Best for Swiggy + Zomato

5% on both Swiggy AND Zomato (plus Amazon, Flipkart, etc.). More versatile than the Swiggy card but lower rate. ₹1,000/month shared cap.

Cap: ₹1000/mo (you're under it)

Axis
Axis ACE
₹499/yr (waiver: ₹2L annual spend)
320
/month
Best backup after cap

4% on Swiggy/Zomato/Ola with a ₹500/month accelerated cap. Once your primary card's cap is hit, switch to ACE for the overflow at 4%.

Cap: ₹500/mo (you're under it)

Axis
Axis Flipkart
₹500/yr (waiver: ₹3.5L annual spend)
320
/month
Strong alternative

4% on Swiggy with no explicit cap on the 4% tier. If you've hit Millennia's ₹1K cap, Flipkart card continues earning 4%.

SBI
SBI Card ELITE
₹4,999/yr (waiver: ₹10L annual spend)
200
/month
Best for restaurant dining

2.5% on dining (including delivery platforms that code as dining). Better for restaurant bills than delivery-specific cashback.

Rate: 2.5%Full review →
Our Verdict

If you use only Swiggy: HDFC Swiggy card (10%) is the clear winner up to ₹15K/month. If you use both Swiggy and Zomato: HDFC Millennia (5% on both) is more practical. Pair either with Axis ACE for overflow after caps.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Does HDFC Swiggy card work on Zomato?+

The 10% rate is Swiggy-exclusive. Zomato orders earn the standard rate (1%). If you use both platforms, HDFC Millennia's 5% on both is more versatile.

Do food delivery orders always count as dining?+

It depends on the MCC code. Swiggy/Zomato may code as dining, online, or food delivery depending on the card issuer and platform. Check your statement to confirm which category your orders fall under.

What about Swiggy Instamart?+

Most cards treat Swiggy Instamart as a Swiggy transaction. The HDFC Swiggy card's 10% typically applies, subject to the same ₹1,500/month cap.