HSBC Cashback Credit Card vs HDFC Bank Freedom Credit Card

Joining Fees

₹999

₹500

Editor's Rating

3.1

4.3

Key Features

  • Make transactions of a minimum of Rs. 10000 within first 30 days to avail Amazon vouchers (worth Rs. 1000)
  • Win an Amazon e-gift voucher- Complete the online credit card application and Video KYC to win Amazon e-gift voucher (worth Rs. 250)
  • Annual membership fees Rs. 999 (will be reversed if total annual spend exceeds Rs. 200,000
  • 10% accelerated cashback on all dining, food delivery and grocery spends
  • 1.5% unlimited cashback on all other spends (exclusions apply)
  • 4 complimentary domestic lounge visits per year (1 per quarter)
  • Buy-one-get-one-free movie tickets on Saturdays (Up to Rs 250)
  • Zero liability for lost cards
  • Insurance benefits
  • 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 

Editor's Review

Pros

* Win an Amazon e-gift voucher

* Buy-one-get-one-free movie tickets on Saturdays

* Insurance benefits 


Cons

* No golf/coaching sessions

* No fuel benefits

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


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