Citi Rewards Credit Card vs HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card

• 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
• New customers will receive the following welcome privileges on transaction(s) of a minimum Rs. 5000 within 30 days of card issuance: Amazon voucher (worth Rs. 500)
• Air miles conversion on InterMiles, British Airways and Singapore Airlines
• 5-times (5X) rewards on subsequent purchases made after crossing spend amount of Rs. 400,000 with a max 15,000 accelerated reward points in an anniversary year
• Up to Rs. 3,000 annual savings on fuel surcharge
• Zero-liability for lost cards
• Emergency card replacement: If the HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card gets lost, immediately call Visa Global Assistance Services or HSBC Helpline numbers and have the card cancelled and an emergency card will be issued anywhere in the world in 3 days. The user can also opt to receive emergency cash at over 22,000 outlets globally
• Insurance benefits
• Other benefits include some regular card benefits such as cash advance, additional credit cards, global access, online convenience, 24x7 customer access through Phone Banking
• Enjoy BookMyShow Saturday offer: Buy-one-get-one-free movie tickets on Saturdays- Up to Rs. 250
• On Tata CLiQ  get 15% instant discount on selected products in Lifestyle, Electronics and Luxury Categories
• When completing the credit card application online, you can win an Amazon e-gift voucher worth Rs. 250
• The “Airport Lounge Services” Program is applicable to those who meet all requirements

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

• New customers will receive welcome privileges on transaction(s) of a minimum Rs. 5000 within 30 days of card issuance: Amazon voucher (worth Rs. 500)
• Air miles conversion on InterMiles, British Airways and Singapore Airlines
• 5-times (5X) rewards on subsequent purchases made after crossing spend amount of Rs. 400,000 with a max 15,000 accelerated reward points in an anniversary year

Cons

• No golf/coaching sessions
• “Airport Lounge Services” Program is applicable to those who meet all requirements