Citi Rewards Credit Card vs HDFC Bank Freedom Credit Card

Joining Fees

₹1,000

₹500

Editor's Rating

4.1

3

Key Features

  • Earn minimum 1 reward point for every 125 on all purchases
  • Gain 10X reward points at online, physical department, and apparel stores
  • Gain 300 bonus points on card purchase of Rs. 30,000 or more in a month
  • You can either redeem your points now or keep collecting them – it's a choice you have because they will never expire
  • Instant Loans
  • Earn 1 reward point on every spend of Rs. 150 and above
  • Redeem points for cashback
  • Get a gift voucher worth Rs. 1000 on annual spends of Rs. 90,000 and higher
  • Get a welcome and renewal benefit of 500 reward points on fee realization
  • Earn 25X reward points on your birthday spends
  • 10X reward points on PayZapp & SmartBuy spends
  • Earn 5X reward points for spends on dining/ movies/ groceries/ railways/ taxis
  • If annual spends are below Rs. 50,000, renew the card for a nominal fee of Rs. 500
  • Fuel fee waiver of 1%, capped at Rs. 250 per statement cycle (Applicable on minimum transaction of Rs.400 and maximum of Rs.5,000 ) GST will be applicable
  • Enjoy safe and secure transactions with chip-enabled cards
  • Zero liability on the lost card if reported immediately
  • HDFC Bank Freedom Credit Card has been enabled for contactless payments, hence, enjoy doing fast, convenient and secure payments at retail outlets.
  • Spend Rs. 50,000 in a year and get a waiver of next year’s annual membership
  • Obtain up to 3 add on credit cards for free

Editor's Review

Pros

  • Get rewarded every time you shop
  • Redeem Miles instantly via SMS against purchases at leading brands
  • Turn big purchases into small payments

Cons

  • No Golf/coaching sessions
  • No complimentary Airport Lounge access

Pros

  • Spend Rs. 50,000 in a year and get a waiver of next year’s annual membership
  • Pay only 1.99% interest per month if card is issued against fixed deposit
  • Zero liability on lost card if reported immediately

Cons

  • No golf/coaching sessions
  • No complimentary Airport Lounge access


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