HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card vs HDFC Regalia First 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

• You will receive Welcome Benefit of 1000 Reward Points and renewal benefit of 1000 Reward Points when the membership fee is realized
  In 12 Months, spend Rs. 1,00,000 and get Renewal Fee waived for next renewal year
  Accidental air death cover worth Rs. 50 lakhs
  Emergency overseas hospitalization up to Rs. 10 lakhs
  Credit Liability cover of up to Rs 5,00,000 1% fuel surcharge waiver at fuel stations in India on transactions between Rs.400 and Rs.5000
  Earn 5,000 Reward Points on annual spends of Rs. 3,00,000 or more in each anniversary year
  Avail up to 5% cashback on travel and shopping spends on SmartBuy
  Earn more 2,500 Reward Points on annual spends of Rs. 6,00,000 or more in each anniversary year
  Enjoy the experience of the Good Food Trail dining program at premium restaurants in top cities
  
  Rewards Rate:
  * 4 reward points on Rs. 150, on all retail spends such as Insurance, Utilities, Education, and RentPay
  

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
* Enjoy exclusive dining privileges with a 15% discount at partner restaurants
* Avail 4 Reward Points for every Rs. 150 spent

Cons
* No complimentary offers for movie tickets
* No travel benefits in the form of lounge access and there are no air miles or co-branded benefits provided