Etihad Guest SBI Premier Card vs HDFC Bank Platinum Edge Credit Card

• Avail discount up to 10% (3% on Economy Class and 10% on Business class) on direct Etihad Airways booking
• Annual membership fee reversal from second year onwards will happen if you spend minimum of Rs. 5,00,000 in a year
• Complimentary overseas air accident coverage of Rs. 50 Lakh
• Complimentary Fraud liability cover of Rs. 1 Lakh

• Renew the credit card’s membership for free by spending Rs 50,000 in a year
• Get 2 reward points for every Rs. 150 spends
• Redeem the points as cash back (100 points = Rs. 10) and use it to pay off outstanding balance
• Redeem the reward points for exciting gifts and air miles with the exclusive MyRewards catalogue, which is the HDFC Bank Credit Card Rewards program
• Avail 50% more reward points at premium restaurants
• Get a waiver of fuel surcharge of up to Rs. 250 in every billing cycle. Save up to Rs. 1800 a year (assuming spends of Rs.  6000 per month)
• Stay protected against unauthorized use of the card when shopping anywhere with the EMV Chip Card technology
• Zero liability on lost card after reporting the loss
• Avail up to 50 interest-free days from date of purchase
• Enjoy Revolving Credit at nominal interest rate
• 50 days of interest-free credit

Pros

• Enjoy the privilege of instantly redeeming miles to book flights, hotels, car rentals from the participating travel partners or for purchasing amazing products at etihadguest.com.
• Access over 1000 Airport Lounges worldwide
• Up to 10% discount on travel rewards miles redemption

Cons  

• No golf/coaching sessions
• Joining fee Rs. 4,999

Pros

• Get 2 reward points for every Rs. 150 spends
• Redeem the points as cash back (100 points = Rs. 10) and use it to pay off outstanding balance
• Redeem the reward points for exciting gifts and air miles with the exclusive MyRewards catalogue, which is the HDFC Bank Credit Card Rewards program

Cons

• No movie benefits
• No golf benefits
• No international and domestic lounge access