HDFC Bank Visa Signature Credit Card vs ICICI Bank Platinum Chip Credit Card

• Annual fees: Get the first-year’s membership free by spending Rs. 15,000 within the first 90 days
• Renew the membership for free by spending Rs. 75,000 in a year
• Enjoy the comfort of over 600 global airport
• Earn 2 reward points for every Rs. 150 spends
• Save up to Rs. 8300 on lounge access by getting complimentary Priority Pass membership worth $99 and fuel costs every year (assuming Rs. 6,000 on fuel per month)
• Get up to three add-on cards free for your family
• With the EMV Chip technology in the card, stay protected against fraud
• Zero liability on lost card
• Avail 50 days of interest-free credit from the date of purchase
• Enjoy Revolving Credit at nominal interest rate
• Cash advance fee: A fee of 2.5%, with a minimum of Rs. 500, is applicable on all cash withdrawals on the card

• Avail 2 Reward Points on every Rs. 100 spent for all retail purchases except fuel. Redeem the points to avail attractive products on ICICI Bank Rewards platform
• Avail 1 Reward Point on every Rs. 100 spent on utilities and insurance categories
• Redeeming ICICI Bank Rewards Points is easy and it allows you to indulge in the finer things life has to offer. From movie and travel vouchers to lifestyle products, ICICI Bank Reward Points offer a diverse range of options for redemption
• 1% fuel surcharge waiver on fuel transactions of maximum Rs. 4,000 at HPCL pumps
• Visa Offers: Enjoy great offers from luxury hotels, restaurants, lifestyle stores, spas. Moreover, when traveling abroad, use the dedicated Global Emergency Assistance Service provided by Visa for reporting loss of card, emergency card replacement, emergency cash advance or for other enquiries that you may have
• Mastercard Offers: Mastercard Priceless Specials is an exclusive program specially created for Mastercard cardholders. This program has a host of exceptional experiences designed to inspire and enrich the lives of the Mastercard cardholders

Pros

• Enjoy the comfort of over 600 global airport
• Earn 2 reward points for every Rs. 150 spends
• Save up to Rs. 8300 on lounge access by getting complimentary Priority Pass membership worth $99 and fuel costs every year (assuming Rs. 6,000 on fuel per month)

Cons

• No golf benefits
• No insurance benefits
• No cashback offers

Pros

• Avail 2 Reward Points on every Rs. 100 spent for all retail purchases except fuel, and 1 Reward Point on every Rs. 100 spent on utilities and insurance categories
• 1% fuel surcharge waiver on fuel transactions
• Visa Offers: Enjoy great offers from luxury hotels, restaurants, lifestyle stores, spas
• Mastercard Offers: Mastercard Priceless Specials is an exclusive program that has a host of exceptional experiences designed to inspire and enrich the lives of the Mastercard cardholders

Cons

• No International Airport Lounge access
• No Golf benefits
• No travel miles benefits