HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card vs HDFC Bank Infinia Metal Edition Credit Card

Joining Fees

₹0

₹12,500

Editor's Rating

4.3

4.6

Key Features

  • 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
  • Metallic Card
  • Enjoy complimentary nights and buffet at participating ITC hotels: Book a stay for 3-nights and simply pay for two at participating ITC hotels. Also avail 1+1 complimentary buffet at the participating ITC hotels 
  • In the preceding 12 months, spend 10 lakhs or more to avail renewal membership fee waived off for next year. The Renewal benefit 12,500 Reward Points will be availed upon fee realization and card activation
  • Enjoy unlimited complimentary golf games at leading courses in India and selected courses across the globe. Unlimited complimentary Golf coaching at selected golf courses in India
  • Lowest markup fee of 2% on foreign currency transactions
  • Zero Lost card liability 
  • Enjoy up to 50 days of interest-free period
  • Revolving Credit is available at nominal interest rate
  • Global Personal Concierge -24 X 7
  • Enjoy unlimited complimentary airport lounge access domestic and international using Priority Pass. This benefit is also available for add-on Priority Pass holders
  • Enjoy wonderful dining benefits with the Good Food Trail program: HDFC Bank x Swiggy Dineout - Good food Trail- Indulge in wonderful discounts by obtaining FLAT 15% EXTRA OFF on dining bills at 35K+ restaurants!
  • Get 1% fuel surcharge waiver at fuel stations in India on transactions between Rs. 400 and Rs. 1,00,000
  • You can convert big spends into EMI after the purchase
  • The credit card is enabled for contactless payments 
  • Accidental Air Death cover worth Rs. 3 Crore
  • Emergency overseas hospitalization up to Rs. 50 lakhs in case of emergency
  • Credit Shield Cover for up to Rs. 9 lakhs
  • Obtain 5 Reward Points on every Rs. 150 retail spending including Insurance, Utilities and Education
  • Earn up to 10 times Reward Points on travel and shopping spends on Smartbuy 

Editor's Review

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

  • Unlimited lounge access at domestic and international airports
  • Unlimited complimentary golf games at premier golf courses
  • Complimentary nights and buffet at participating ITC hotels

Cons

  • The card doesn’t offer any yearly or monthly benefits
  • No cashback as such
  • Joining fee on higher side


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