Axis Bank Atlas Credit Card vs HDFC Infinia Credit Card

* As soon as you become an ATLAS Credit Cardholder, get to be part of the exclusive Silver membership tier that offers a various benefits. Moreover, the more you spend in your anniversary year, the membership tier will get upgraded

* Unlock additional benefits in Gold and Platinum tier memberships

* In an anniversary year, when touching Rs. 7.5L of spends, get upgraded to the Gold tier and when spending beyond Rs. 15L, get upgraded to the Platinum tier. Do note that each tier comes with base earn of 2 EDGE Miles per Rs. 100 spent and accelerated earn of 5 EDGE Miles per Rs. 100 spent on TRAVEL EDGE portal, direct airlines and direct hotel spends. Each tier comes with Milestone and Annual benefits in the form of EDGE Miles which can be redeemed

* Annual Benefit: Avail up to 10,000 EDGE Miles on completion of a year. Do note that 1 EDGE Mile is equal to Rs 1

* Milestone Benefits: Avail up to 10,000 EDGE Miles on achieving the Spends Milestone. Do note that 1 EDGE Mile is equal to Rs 1

* Earn 5 EDGE Miles on Travel per Rs 100 spend

* Earn 2 EDGE Miles on Other Spends- Get 2 EDGE Miles per Rs. 100 spent

* Domestic and International Lounge Access

* Concierge Services

* Dedicated Miles Transfer Prgram for all cardholders (Do note 1 EDGE Mile = 2 Partner Mile

* Enjoy dining proposition that provides 25% off up to Rs. 800 on dining restaurants via EazyDiner. This is valid on minimum order value of Rs. 2000 and twice per month per card

• You will get Welcome Benefit of Complimentary Club Marriott membership for a year which provides up to 20% discounts for Dining and Stays across Asia – Pacific region
• As a Welcome Benefit, receive 10,000 Reward Points upon fee realization
• If you spend eight lakhs or more in the preceding 12 months, you’ll get renewal membership fee waived off for next year
• Avail Renewal benefit of 10,000 Reward Points
• Complimentary unlimited airport lounge access within and outside India using the Priority Pass. The same benefit is also available for the add on priority pass holders. Through Priority Pass membership you may also use the refreshment and business centre facilities at the selected lounges
• Avail 1% fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations in India on transactions between Rs.400 and Rs.1,00,000
• Enjoy lowest markup fee of 2% on all foreign currency transactions
• Avail unlimited complimentary golf games at leading courses in India and selected courses across the globe. Also, you’ll have unlimited complimentary Golf coaching at selected golf courses within India
• Enjoy the Good Food Trail dining program at some of the premium restaurants across top cities
• Earn 5 Reward Points on Rs. 150 on retail spends including Insurance, Utilities, Education, and Rent pay
• Gut 10X Reward Points on travel and shopping spends on HDFC SmartBuy
• Earn 2X Rewards Points on dining spends
• Infinia Credit Card provides Credit Shield Cover for up to 9 lakhs

Rewards Rate:

• Default Reward Rate is 3.3%
• Avail Accelerated Reward Rate of 6.6% (2X on Dining/ airvistara / hdfcbankinfinia)
• Get Accelerated Reward Rate: 33% (10X with limited partners)

Pros

* Miles Transfer Program: Easily convert EDGE Miles to program partner Miles. 1 EDGE Mile = 2 Partner Mile

* Enjoy dining proposition that provides 25% off up to Rs. 800 on dining restaurants via EazyDiner. This is valid on minimum order value of Rs. 2000 and twice per month per card

* 1% fuel surcharge waiver

Cons

* No golf benefits

* No Zero Liability Protection

* No Insurance Benefits

Pros

• This credit card is suitable for those who’re frequent travelers
• Get Accidental Air Death cover worth Rs. 3 Crore
• If there’s an emergency overseas while, get emergency overseas hospitalization insurance up to Rs. 50 lakhs

Cons

• This credit card is suitable for those who have high earnings
• This credit card doesn’t have any monthly & annual benefits
• This credit card is by “Invite only”