HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card vs AU Small Finance Bank Altura Plus Credit Card

• Nil joining and annual fees
• As welcome offer, when applying for the credit card online and verifying yourself, obtain an Amazon e-gift voucher worth Rs. 250. Spend at least Rs. 5,000 in the first 30 days and win Amazon vouchers worth Rs. 500 (Introductory offers are valid from 1 Jan 2024 till 30 June 2024)
• Convert the points into air miles with Club Vistara, Air India's Flying Returns, Etihad Airways, British Airways and Singapore Airlines
• Up to Rs. 3,000 annual savings on fuel surcharge with credit card waiver
• Avail 2 Reward points for every Rs. 150 spends
• Avail 5X the reward points on any purchase made after spending Rs. 4,00,000 subject to a maximum cap of 15,000 accelerated reward points in an anniversary year
• Zero liability for lost cards- Get insurance coverage for any misuse of the card from 24 hours before reporting it lost, up to Rs. 300,000
• Transfer outstanding balances from other bank credit cards to HSBC credit card and repay in easy monthly installments at a lower interest rate
• Get exclusive access to discounts with selected partners
• If the credit card gets lost, simply cancel it and the bank will issue an emergency card anywhere in the world – it'll only take 3 days
• Cardholder can also be able to take out cash advances, get global access to its accounts, and manage its money on-the-go with 24/7 online access to its account

* Get 1.5% Cashback on POS retail spends at merchant outlets. The maximum cashback per statement cycle is Rs. 100. Do note that you can avail 1 Reward Point per Rs.100 retail spends (except fuel) on POS, after reaching the maximum cashback limit
* Avail 2X Reward Points (i.e. 2 Reward Points per Rs.100 retail spends) for all online transactions
* Milestone Benefit: Earn additional benefit every month by getting 500 Bonus Reward Points when you do Rs. 20,000 retail spends or more in a calendar month
* Railway Lounges: Get 2 complimentary lounge access per calendar quarter, using VISA Card at railway stations in selected cities
* 24/7 Concierge Services
* Enjoy 1% Fuel Surcharge Waiver for fuel transactions done between Rs. 400 and Rs. 5,000 at all fuel stations in India. Maximum Rs. 150 per statement cycle
* Avail various options to redeem Reward Points for amazing benefits that include E-vouchers of top brands, Merchandise, Mobile/DTH recharges, Flight/Hotel bookings, and much more. Redeem the Reward Points for FREE
* Card Liability Cover: If the Credit Card gets lost, you’ll have zero liability on any fraudulent transactions made using the card after reporting the loss to the bank. You’re even protected against Card Counterfeit/Skimming, and Online frauds
* Contactless Card
* Convert transactions worth Rs. 2,000 or more into easy EMI options on selected tenure chosen by you
* Avail Add on card that is free for lifetime

Pros

• Convert the points into air miles with Club Vistara, Air India's Flying Returns, Etihad Airways, British Airways and Singapore Airlines
• Up to Rs. 3,000 annual savings on fuel surcharge with credit card waiver
• Avail 5X the reward points on any purchase made after spending Rs. 4,00,000 subject to a maximum cap of 15,000 accelerated reward points in an anniversary year

Cons

• No Airport Lounge access
• No Golf benefits

Pros
* Complimentary railway lounge access
* Attractive welcome and milestone benefits
* Earn cashback and rewards points

Cons
* No golf privileges
* No Airmiles
* No airport lounges benefits