HDFC Platinum Times Credit Card vs HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card
Joining Fees
₹1,000
₹0
Editor's Rating
3.4
4.3
Key Features
- HDFC Bank Times Platinum Credit Card is enabled for contactless payments
- Fuel Surcharge Waiver
- Zero liability on the lost card
- Get up to 50 days interest-free from the date of purchase (subject to the submission of the charge by the Merchant)
- The Reward points are valid for 2 years from the date of accumulation
- You can register the Platinum Credit Card with SmartPay, HDFC Bank's Utility Bill payment service. With this service you’re ensured that all the utility bills are paid on time, conveniently and easily
- Nil joining and annual fees
- New customers will receive the following welcome privileges on transaction(s) of a minimum Rs. 5000 within 30 days of card issuance: Amazon voucher (worth Rs. 500)
- Air miles conversion on InterMiles, British Airways and Singapore Airlines
- 5-times (5X) rewards on subsequent purchases made after crossing spend amount of Rs. 400,000 with a max 15,000 accelerated reward points in an anniversary year
- Up to Rs. 3,000 annual savings on fuel surcharge
- Zero-liability for lost cards
- Emergency card replacement: If the HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card gets lost, immediately call Visa Global Assistance Services or HSBC Helpline numbers and have the card cancelled and an emergency card will be issued anywhere in the world in 3 days. The user can also opt to receive emergency cash at over 22,000 outlets globally
- Insurance benefits
- Other benefits include some regular card benefits such as cash advance, additional credit cards, global access, online convenience, 24x7 customer access through Phone Banking
- Enjoy BookMyShow Saturday offer: Buy-one-get-one-free movie tickets on Saturdays- Up to Rs. 250
- On Tata CLiQ get 15% instant discount on selected products in Lifestyle, Electronics and Luxury Categories
- When completing the credit card application online, you can win an Amazon e-gift voucher worth Rs. 250
- The “Airport Lounge Services” Program is applicable to those who meet all requirements
Editor's Review
Pros
- 25% off on movies and up to 20% off on dining participating restaurants
- Live GPS location-based offers 365 days on Times Card WebApp
- 3 Reward Points for every Rs. 150 spent; 10 Reward Points for Rs. 150 spent on weekday dining
Cons
- No complimentary Airport Lounge access
- No Golf Privileges
Pros
- New customers will receive welcome privileges on transaction(s) of a minimum Rs. 5000 within 30 days of card issuance: Amazon voucher (worth Rs. 500)
- Air miles conversion on InterMiles, British Airways and Singapore Airlines
- 5-times (5X) rewards on subsequent purchases made after crossing spend amount of Rs. 400,000 with a max 15,000 accelerated reward points in an anniversary year
Cons
- No golf/coaching sessions
- “Airport Lounge Services” Program is applicable to those who meet all requirements
