Axis Bank Shoppers Stop Credit Card vs InterMiles HDFC Bank Platinum Credit Card

• Renewal fee will get waived for cumulative spend of Rs. 1 Lakh and above
• Avail unlimited 20 First Citizen accelerated points for every Rs. 200 spent on private label brands of Shopper’s Stop
• Avail unlimited 12 First Citizen accelerated points for every Rs. 200 spent on beauty products and other brands at Shopper’s Stop
• Avail unlimited 2 First Citizen points earned on every Rs. 200 spent elsewhere
• Reward points will get credited directly to the cardholder’s First Citizen Loyalty account
• Enjoy a 15% instant discount on EazyDiner with Axis Bank Shoppers Stop Credit Card
• Maximum discount is capped at Rs. 500 per month
• Offer is applicable on a minimum order value of Rs. 2500
• Get 15% instant discount on EazyDiner. The maximum discount is capped at Rs. 500 per month and this offer is applicable on a minimum order value of Rs. 2500
• Avail 1% fuel surcharge on fuel purchases at all fuel outlets in India. This is valid on transactions between Rs. 400 to Rs. 5000

• Renewal Benefits

A. Continue the exciting journey with 1,500 InterMiles upon spending Rs. 3,000 within first 30 days of Anniversary date

Experience savings on Flight and Hotel bookings:

A. Get Rs. 500  Flight Discount vouchers

B. Get Rs. 1000  Hotel Discount vouchers

Do note that these Renewal benefits are only applicable on realization of membership fee

• Get 4 InterMiles on every Rs. 150 spent on retail spends
• Get 8 InterMiles on every Rs 150 spent on every flight ticket booked on https://flights.intermiles.com
• Get 8 InterMiles on every Rs. 150 spent on every Hotel booked via Interbook.intermiles.com
• Privileges on Etihad Airways

A. Obtain 5% discount on Etihad Airways Economy Class tickets booked on http://flights.intermiles.com

B. Avail 2.5X bonus InterMiles for Etihad Airways tickets booked on http://flights.intermiles.com

• Domestic Lounge Program: Be greeted with luxury each time when traveling, with access to selected lounges at airports in India with the bank’s network partners
• VISA Lounge Program: Get 8 complimentary visits Per Year (2 per quarter)
• MasterCard Lounge Program: Get 8 complimentary visits (2 per quarter)
• 1% fuel surcharge waiver at fuel stations in India on minimum transaction of Rs. 400
• Zero liability on lost card
• Revolving Credit is available at an interest rate of 3.6% per month
• Avail up to 50 days of free credit period from the date of purchase
• Avail up to 3 Add-on Cards
• Save up to 20% on dining bills paid via Dineout Pay via the credit card. Get 15% Dineout Discount plus Additional 5% HDFC Bank Discount

Pros

• No redemption fee, customers can easily redeem points without paying any additional fees
• Renewal fee will get waived on spending of Rs. 1 lakh or more in the previous year
• Welcome benefits

Cons

• No railway lounge access
• No airport lounge access
• Reward points are limited to Shoppers Stop outlets online/offline only

Pros

• InterMiles as welcome benefit and reward points
• Domestic lounge access
• Save up to 20% on dining bills paid via Dineout Pay via the credit card. Get 15% Dineout Discount plus Additional 5% HDFC Bank Discount

Cons

• InterMiles can only be used for travel related bookings on the InterMiles website
• There are other travel credit cards that offer more redemption options
• No golf or movie benefits