HDFC Bank Freedom Credit Card vs ICICI Bank HPCL Platinum Credit Card

Joining Fees

₹500

₹199

Editor's Rating

4.3

3.9

Key Features

  • 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 
  • Reduce fuel bills with 2.5% Cashback - Get up to Rs. 100 Cashback on fuel purchases at HPCL pumps, availed when the Card is swiped on ICICI Merchant
  • 1% fuel surcharge wavier- 1% fuel surcharge won't be applicable on fuel transactions of up to Rs. 4,000 at HPCL pumps
  • ICICI Bank Rewards- ICICI Bank Credit Card entitles cardholders to earn PAYBACK Points on transactions as described below:
  1. Get 2 PAYBACK Points on every Rs. 100 spent on retail purchases except on fuel
  2. Swipe the PAYBACK membership card at selected HPCL pumps and instantly redeem points for fuel- On every 2,000 PAYBACK Points, earn fuel worth Rs. 500
  • Enjoy the facility of Rs. 199 Annual Fee Savings. By just spending Rs. 50,000 or more annually on the Card and the bank will reverse the Annual Fee (Rs. 199) for that year
  • Avail Rs. 100 off on movie tickets any day of the week, through www.bookmyshow.com
  • Minimum 15% savings on dining via exclusive dining offers through ICICI Bank Culinary Treats Programme
  • VISA's Exclusive Offers- Whether in India or abroad, enjoy the amazing deals from VISA Wine, dine and unwind with great offers from luxury hotels, restaurants, lifestyle stores, spas and more

Editor's Review

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

  • Up to Rs. 100 Cashback on fuel purchases at HPCL pumps
  • ICICI Bank Credit Card entitles cardholders to earn PAYBACK Points on transactions
  • Get Rs. 100 off on movie tickets and minimum 15% savings on dining

Cons

  • The ICICI Bank HPCL Platinum Credit Card does not provide statement credit
  • No Golf Privileges
  • No complimentary Airport Lounge access

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