Citi Rewards Credit Card vs HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card
Joining Fees
₹1,000
₹0
Editor's Rating
4.1
4.3
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
- Nil joining and annual fees
- As welcome offer, when applying for the credit card online and verifying yourself, obtain an Amazon e-gift voucher worth Rs. 250. Spend at least Rs. 5,000 in the first 30 days and win Amazon vouchers worth Rs. 500 (Introductory offers are valid from 1 Jan 2024 till 30 June 2024)
- Convert the points into air miles with Club Vistara, Air India's Flying Returns, Etihad Airways, British Airways and Singapore Airlines
- Up to Rs. 3,000 annual savings on fuel surcharge with credit card waiver
- Avail 2 Reward points for every Rs. 150 spends
- Avail 5X the reward points on any purchase made after spending Rs. 4,00,000 subject to a maximum cap of 15,000 accelerated reward points in an anniversary year
- Zero liability for lost cards- Get insurance coverage for any misuse of the card from 24 hours before reporting it lost, up to Rs. 300,000
- Transfer outstanding balances from other bank credit cards to HSBC credit card and repay in easy monthly installments at a lower interest rate
- Get exclusive access to discounts with selected partners
- If the credit card gets lost, simply cancel it and the bank will issue an emergency card anywhere in the world – it'll only take 3 days
- Cardholder can also be able to take out cash advances, get global access to its accounts, and manage its money on-the-go with 24/7 online access to its account
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
- Convert the points into air miles with Club Vistara, Air India's Flying Returns, Etihad Airways, British Airways and Singapore Airlines
- Up to Rs. 3,000 annual savings on fuel surcharge with credit card waiver
- Avail 5X the reward points on any purchase made after spending Rs. 4,00,000 subject to a maximum cap of 15,000 accelerated reward points in an anniversary year
Cons
- No Airport Lounge access
- No Golf benefits
