HDFC Bank Infinia Metal Edition Credit Card vs HDFC Infinia Credit Card

• Metallic Card
• Enjoy complimentary nights and buffet at participating ITC hotels: Book a stay for 3-nights and simply pay for two at participating ITC hotels. Also avail 1+1 complimentary buffet at the participating ITC hotels 
• In the preceding 12 months, spend 10 lakhs or more to avail renewal membership fee waived off for next year. The Renewal benefit 12,500 Reward Points will be availed upon fee realization and card activation
• Enjoy unlimited complimentary golf games at leading courses in India and selected courses across the globe. Unlimited complimentary Golf coaching at selected golf courses in India
• Lowest markup fee of 2% on foreign currency transactions
• Zero Lost card liability 
• Enjoy up to 50 days of interest-free period
• Revolving Credit is available at nominal interest rate
• Global Personal Concierge -24 X 7
• Enjoy unlimited complimentary airport lounge access domestic and international using Priority Pass. This benefit is also available for add-on Priority Pass holders
• Enjoy wonderful dining benefits with the Good Food Trail program: HDFC Bank x Swiggy Dineout - Good food Trail- Indulge in wonderful discounts by obtaining FLAT 15% EXTRA OFF on dining bills at 35K+ restaurants!
• Get 1% fuel surcharge waiver at fuel stations in India on transactions between Rs. 400 and Rs. 1,00,000
• You can convert big spends into EMI after the purchase
• The credit card is enabled for contactless payments 
• Accidental Air Death cover worth Rs. 3 Crore
• Emergency overseas hospitalization up to Rs. 50 lakhs in case of emergency
• Credit Shield Cover for up to Rs. 9 lakhs
• Obtain 5 Reward Points on every Rs. 150 retail spending including Insurance, Utilities and Education
• Earn up to 10 times Reward Points on travel and shopping spends on Smartbuy 

• You will get Welcome Benefit of Complimentary Club Marriott membership for a year which provides up to 20% discounts for Dining and Stays across Asia – Pacific region
• As a Welcome Benefit, receive 10,000 Reward Points upon fee realization
• If you spend eight lakhs or more in the preceding 12 months, you’ll get renewal membership fee waived off for next year
• Avail Renewal benefit of 10,000 Reward Points
• Complimentary unlimited airport lounge access within and outside India using the Priority Pass. The same benefit is also available for the add on priority pass holders. Through Priority Pass membership you may also use the refreshment and business centre facilities at the selected lounges
• Avail 1% fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations in India on transactions between Rs.400 and Rs.1,00,000
• Enjoy lowest markup fee of 2% on all foreign currency transactions
• Avail unlimited complimentary golf games at leading courses in India and selected courses across the globe. Also, you’ll have unlimited complimentary Golf coaching at selected golf courses within India
• Enjoy the Good Food Trail dining program at some of the premium restaurants across top cities
• Earn 5 Reward Points on Rs. 150 on retail spends including Insurance, Utilities, Education, and Rent pay
• Gut 10X Reward Points on travel and shopping spends on HDFC SmartBuy
• Earn 2X Rewards Points on dining spends
• Infinia Credit Card provides Credit Shield Cover for up to 9 lakhs

Rewards Rate:

• Default Reward Rate is 3.3%
• Avail Accelerated Reward Rate of 6.6% (2X on Dining/ airvistara / hdfcbankinfinia)
• Get Accelerated Reward Rate: 33% (10X with limited partners)

Pros

• Unlimited lounge access at domestic and international airports
• Unlimited complimentary golf games at premier golf courses
• Complimentary nights and buffet at participating ITC hotels

Cons

• The card doesn’t offer any yearly or monthly benefits
• No cashback as such
• Joining fee on higher side

Pros

• This credit card is suitable for those who’re frequent travelers
• Get Accidental Air Death cover worth Rs. 3 Crore
• If there’s an emergency overseas while, get emergency overseas hospitalization insurance up to Rs. 50 lakhs

Cons

• This credit card is suitable for those who have high earnings
• This credit card doesn’t have any monthly & annual benefits
• This credit card is by “Invite only”