HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card vs Axis Bank Rewards 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

• On every Rs. 125 spends, gain unlimited 2 EDGE REWARD points
• Avail 10X reward points on every Rs. 125 spent on apparel and departmental stores
• Receive accelerated points for spends up to Rs. 7000 per month on specific categories
• Membership Benefits: Gain a bouquet of memberships up to Rs. 1,000 every anniversary year
• Milestone Benefits: Avail 1,500 EDGE REWARD points on net spends of Rs. 30,000 per statement cycle
• 30% off on Swiggy food delivery. This is applicable on minimum transaction of Rs. 200 per order and can be availed up to 2 times in a month
• 2 complimentary lounge access per quarter at selected domestic airports
• 1% fuel surcharge on fuel purchases at all fuel stations within India. This is valid on transactions between Rs. 400 to Rs. 5,000 only
• Purchase Protection Cover up to Rs. 1 Lakh
• Credit Shield 1 Lakh
• Loss of Check-in Baggage Cover up to 500 USD
• Cover up to USD 300 for the following: Delay of check-in baggage and Loss of travel documents
• Enjoy up to 15% off, maximum Rs. 500, at partnered restaurants in India
• Annual Fee of Rs. 1,000 will be waived off by making annual spends of Rs. 2,00,000 and above

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

* Unlimited 2 EDGE REWARD points on every Rs. 125 spends
* Accelerated points for spends up to Rs. 7000 per month on specific categories
* Gain a bouquet of memberships up to Rs. 1,000 every anniversary year

Cons

* No access to international lounges at airports
* No golf benefits are provided