HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card vs Axis Bank Shoppers Stop 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

• Renewal fee will get waived for cumulative spend of Rs. 1 Lakh and above
• Avail unlimited 20 First Citizen accelerated points for every Rs. 200 spent on private label brands of Shopper’s Stop
• Avail unlimited 12 First Citizen accelerated points for every Rs. 200 spent on beauty products and other brands at Shopper’s Stop
• Avail unlimited 2 First Citizen points earned on every Rs. 200 spent elsewhere
• Reward points will get credited directly to the cardholder’s First Citizen Loyalty account
• Enjoy a 15% instant discount on EazyDiner with Axis Bank Shoppers Stop Credit Card
• Maximum discount is capped at Rs. 500 per month
• Offer is applicable on a minimum order value of Rs. 2500
• Get 15% instant discount on EazyDiner. The maximum discount is capped at Rs. 500 per month and this offer is applicable on a minimum order value of Rs. 2500
• Avail 1% fuel surcharge on fuel purchases at all fuel outlets in India. This is valid on transactions between Rs. 400 to Rs. 5000

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

• No redemption fee, customers can easily redeem points without paying any additional fees
• Renewal fee will get waived on spending of Rs. 1 lakh or more in the previous year
• Welcome benefits

Cons

• No railway lounge access
• No airport lounge access
• Reward points are limited to Shoppers Stop outlets online/offline only