HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card vs Axis Bank Burgundy Private 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

• Avail 30,000 Welcome Edge Reward points on the first transaction
• Till payment due date, no cash withdrawal charges or interest levied 
• Complimentary EazyDiner Prime membership for savings up to 25% or more at fine dining restaurants
• Get unlimited lounge access at international airports for Priority Pass holders and add-on Priority Pass holders (12 visits for guests). Get unlimited lounge access at domestic airports for primary and add-on cardholders (12 visits for guests, per card)
• Complimentary hotel and dining memberships, including Club Marriott, Accor Plus, and Taj Epicure
• Diagnoses at leading medical institutions, and avail global travel and medical assistance during international travel

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

• 15 EDGE REWARD points for every Rs. 200 spent on the card
• Concierge Services
• 50 complimentary rounds of Golf per year
• Complimentary ticket on every ticket purchased for 5 movies and 5 non-movie shows, per month, on BookMyShow

Cons

• High Joining and Annual Fees
• No fuel surcharge wavier