HDFC Bank H.O.G Diners Club Credit Card​ vs ICICI Bank American Express Business Essential Credit Card

Joining Fees

₹10,000

₹1,000

Editor's Rating

4

3.9

Key Features

  • Milestone Benefit: You can select any 2 benefits amongst cult.fit Live 1 month membership or BookMyShow or TataCLiQ or Ola cab vouchers worth Rs. 500 every month on minimum spends of Rs. 80,000 
  • Travel: Book flight tickets / hotels across 150+ airlines and choice of hotels (Domestic & International) at https://offers.smartbuy.hdfcbank.com/v1/foryou
  • Spend benefit at Harley-Davidson authorized dealers: Get 10X Reward Points on purchase of Harley-Davidson merchandise and services
  • Up to 50 days of interest free credit period from the date of purchase
  • Enjoy Dining Privileges by getting 2X on weekend Dining 
  • Credit Liability Cover Rs. 9 lakh
  • Foreign Currency Markup: Nominal 2% on all foreign currency spends
  • Revolving Credit is available at a nominal interest rate
  • Unlimited Airport lounge access in India and worldwide for primary and add-on card members
  • Get 1% fuel surcharge waiver at fuel stations in India on minimum transaction of Rs. 400
  • Avail the option to convert big spends into EMI after purchase
  • Contactless payment enabled
  • Accidental Air Death Cover worth Rs. 2 Crore
  • Emergency overseas hospitalization: up to Rs. 50 lakhs
  • Travel Insurance Cover of up to Rs. 55,000 on baggage delay
  • Credit Liability cover up to Rs. 9 Lakh
  • Avail 5 Reward Points for every Rs. 150 retail spends
  • Avail up to 10X Reward Points on spends via SmartBuy and 10X Reward Points on spends done on Harley-Davidson merchandise and services at Authorized Harley-Davidson dealers
  • Avail amazing dining benefits with Good Food Trail program by getting up to 25% savings off on all restaurant bill payments via Swiggy Dineout that includes 20k + restaurants. Offer is inclusive of Restaurant and Swiggy Discount and is valid only on payments done Swiggy App
  • Key benefits: Joining bonus of 1,500 PAYBACK Points from ICICI Bank Rewards with additional annual bonus of 1,500 PAYBACK Points from ICICI Bank Rewards.
  • Reward Points: Enjoy limitless reward-earning opportunities powered by PAYBACK, which is India’s largest and Europe’s most popular loyalty programme with every transaction as described below:

- 6 PAYBACK Points from ICICI Bank Rewards on every Rs 100 spent online

- 4 PAYBACK Points from ICICI Bank Rewards on every Rs 100 spent on dining & Airline transactions

- 4 PAYBACK Points from ICICI Bank Rewards on every Rs 100 spent on Hotel & Car Rental

- 2 PAYBACK Points from ICICI Bank Rewards on every Rs 100 spent on other spends (except fuel, utility and insurance)

  • Reward points redemption: When you  desire to redeem your PAYBACK Points from ICICI Bank Rewards, you are provided with a worthy selection of rewards to choose from as described below:

Merchandise:

- Stylish accessories from Guess, Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein. Classic time pieces from Omega. Raymond Weil and Tag Heuer

- Latest gadgets from Apple, Blackberry, Canon, Samsung and Sony Ericsson. Perfumes such as  Dunhill, 5th Avenue, Bvlgari and Carolina Herrara. These finest brands await for your indulgence

- Gift vouchers: You can redeem points for gift vouchers from Debenhams, Nautica, Jack and Jones, Taj Hotels Palaces & Resorts

- Air miles: Convert PAYBACK Points from ICICI Bank Rewards into air miles on Jet Airways Miles and more

  • Culinary Treats: Drench your taste buds with various delicious treats at some of the leading restaurants in India and get avail great discounts. Save a minimum of 15% on dining bill at all participating restaurants. To view the complete list of restaurants, visit www.culinarytreats.com. You can also download the ICICI Bank Culinary Treats mobile app from (app store) or (google play) 
  • American Express® SELECTS provides a broad range of special offers around the globe in travel, dining, shopping and entertainment. To view the current list of their offers, visit www.amexnetwork.com/selects
  • Avail exclusive savings on ICICI Bank Business Essential Card
  • Savings on fuel purchases: No fuel surcharge will be levied on fuel transactions up to Rs. 5,000 at HPCL petrol pumps (having ICICI Bank Point of Sale terminal) when you use your ICICI Bank American Express® Business Essential Credit Card
  • Complimentary access to Railway Lounges and select lounges at airports in India with your ICICI Bank American Express® Business Essential Credit Card

Editor's Review

Pros

  • Unlimited Airport lounge access in India and worldwide for primary and add-on card members
  • Book flight tickets / hotels across 150+ airlines and choice of hotels (Domestic & International) at https://offers.smartbuy.hdfcbank.com/v1/foryou
  • Spend benefit at Harley-Davidson authorized dealers

Cons

  • No golf benefits
  • No cashback offers

Pros

  • ICICI Business Essential has been specifically designed to deliver higher rewards catering to your business requirement
  • Complimentary access to Railway Lounges and select lounges at airports in India with your ICICI Bank American Express® Business Essential Credit Card
  • No fuel surcharge will be levied on fuel transactions up to Rs. 5,000 at HPCL petrol pumps (having ICICI Bank Point of Sale terminal) when you use your ICICI Bank American Express® Business Essential Credit Card

Cons

  • No Golf/coaching sessions

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