HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card vs Axis Bank Insta Easy 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 Visa International Global Card Assistance Services  
• Withdrawal as much cash as required
• Avail credit limit of your choice up to maximum of 80% of the  FD principal value 
• No extra charge on purchase transactions for up to 50 days 
• Any application for the Credit Card gets guaranteed approval 
• The Credit Card is equipped with Platinum Chip contactless technology
• 1% fuel surcharge wavier valid on transactions between Rs. 400 and Rs. 4000 only. Maximum benefits up to Rs. 400 per month
• On any transactions above Rs. 2500, contact the bank to convert it into EMIs
• Discover unique delectable cuisines with Axis Bank Dining Delights that offers  15% off at partnered restaurants in India 
• Earn EDGE REWARD points for transactions and use them to redeem from 500+ rewards and offers
• Earn 6 points on Domestic spends for every Rs. 200
• Earn 12  points on International spends for every Rs. 200
• 100  points on  the first online transaction 

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

• Convert  purchases  to EMI
• Avail Visa International Global Card Assistance Services
• Get a guaranteed approval 

Cons            

• No Golf/coaching sessions
• No Airport Lounge Visits