HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card vs Axis Bank Atlas Credit Card

• 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

* As soon as you become an ATLAS Credit Cardholder, get to be part of the exclusive Silver membership tier that offers a various benefits. Moreover, the more you spend in your anniversary year, the membership tier will get upgraded

* Unlock additional benefits in Gold and Platinum tier memberships

* In an anniversary year, when touching Rs. 7.5L of spends, get upgraded to the Gold tier and when spending beyond Rs. 15L, get upgraded to the Platinum tier. Do note that each tier comes with base earn of 2 EDGE Miles per Rs. 100 spent and accelerated earn of 5 EDGE Miles per Rs. 100 spent on TRAVEL EDGE portal, direct airlines and direct hotel spends. Each tier comes with Milestone and Annual benefits in the form of EDGE Miles which can be redeemed

* Annual Benefit: Avail up to 10,000 EDGE Miles on completion of a year. Do note that 1 EDGE Mile is equal to Rs 1

* Milestone Benefits: Avail up to 10,000 EDGE Miles on achieving the Spends Milestone. Do note that 1 EDGE Mile is equal to Rs 1

* Earn 5 EDGE Miles on Travel per Rs 100 spend

* Earn 2 EDGE Miles on Other Spends- Get 2 EDGE Miles per Rs. 100 spent

* Domestic and International Lounge Access

* Concierge Services

* Dedicated Miles Transfer Prgram for all cardholders (Do note 1 EDGE Mile = 2 Partner Mile

* Enjoy dining proposition that provides 25% off up to Rs. 800 on dining restaurants via EazyDiner. This is valid on minimum order value of Rs. 2000 and twice per month per card

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

Pros

* Miles Transfer Program: Easily convert EDGE Miles to program partner Miles. 1 EDGE Mile = 2 Partner Mile

* Enjoy dining proposition that provides 25% off up to Rs. 800 on dining restaurants via EazyDiner. This is valid on minimum order value of Rs. 2000 and twice per month per card

* 1% fuel surcharge waiver

Cons

* No golf benefits

* No Zero Liability Protection

* No Insurance Benefits