HDFC Bank Freedom Credit Card vs Axis Bank Signature Credit Card with Lifestyle Benefits

• Get 10X CashPoints on your favourite merchants such as Big Basket, BookMyshow, OYO, Swiggy, and Uber. Do note a maximum of 2,500 CashPoints can be earned in a calendar month 
• Get 5X CashPoints on EMI spends at merchant locations. Do note a maximum of 2,500 CashPoints can be earned in a calendar month 
• Earn 1 CashPoint for every Rs. 150  on other spends  
• Get up to 20% discount on partnered restaurants via Swiggy Dineout
•  Rupay Credit Cardholders can earn 1 RP for every Rs. 150 spent on UPI transactions. The reward points are capped at 500 per calendar month
• Zero lost Card liability 
• Avail up to 50 days of interest-free period
• Enjoy Revolving Credit at a nominal interest rate
• Enjoy amazing dining benefits with the Good Food Trail program
• Get up to 20% savings on all restaurant bill payments via Swiggy Dineout, which consists of 20k + restaurants, and the offer is inclusive of Restaurant and Swiggy Discount. This offer is valid only on payments done via the Swiggy App
• 1% Fuel Surcharge waiver on fuel transactions. This is applicable for minimum transaction of Rs. 400 and maximum transaction of Rs. 5,000
• Get 500 CashPoints- this is applicable only on payment of membership fee
• Get the renewal membership fee waived by spending Rs. 50,000 and above in an annual year
• Convert your big spends into EMI after purchase
• The Credit Card is enabled for contactless payments
• Spend Rs. 50,000 or more in a year, before the Credit Card renewal date to get renewal fee waived off 

• Based on your spending patterns and payment behaviours over a period of time, the unique flexible spending limit will allow you to spend over and above the assigned credit card limit at no additional charge
• From second year onwards, Annual Fee Rs. 3000 will be waived on the achievement of spends threshold of Rs. 3 Lakhs in the preceding year 
• On any transactions above Rs. 2500, contact the bank to convert it into EMIs
• Air Accident Cover up to Rs. 2,50,00,000
• Purchase Protection up to Rs. 1,00,000
• Loss Travel Document cover/Delay  of check-in baggage cover up to 300 USD
• Complimentary access to airport lounges in India 
• With Priority Pass access over 700 VIP lounges in over 90 countries and  275 cities. Only the membership to the Priority Pass Program is complimentary
• 50% Cashback on movie tickets purchased through BookMyShow. Maximum Cashback in a calendar year is limited to Rs. 2000
• Discover unique  delectable cuisines with Axis  Bank Dining Delights that  offers  15% off at partnered restaurants in India 
• Fuel surcharge refund valid on transactions between Rs.  400 and Rs. 4000 only. Maximum benefits up to Rs. 400 per month
• Earn EDGE REWARD points for transactions and use them to redeem from 500+ rewards and offers
• Earn 10 points on Domestic spends for every Rs. 200
• Earn 20  points on International spends for every Rs. 200
• 100  points on  the first online transaction 

Pros

• Get 10X CashPoints on your favourite merchants such as Big Basket, BookMyshow, OYO, Swiggy, and Uber
• Get 5X CashPoints on EMI spends at merchant locations, and 1 CashPoint for every Rs. 150  on other spends  
•  Rupay Credit Cardholders can earn 1 RP for every Rs. 150 spent on UPI transactions

Cons

• No golf benefits are provided
• No international and domestic airport lounge access
• No rewards

Pros

• Avail Gift Vouchers from top brands
• Earn 10/20 points for every Rs. 200 spent on Domestic/International spends
• Obtain Air Accident Insurance Cover 

Cons       

• The joining fee is Rs. 5000, which's higher than Axis Bank Privilege Credit Card