HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card vs IDFC First Power 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’ll get rewarded for every UPI transaction
• Up to 5% savings on fuel expenses
• 2.5% savings as Rewards on Grocery and Utility expenses
• 2.5% savings as Rewards on IDFC FIRST FASTag recharge
• Avail 2X Rewards on other retail transactions
• Complimentary Roadside Assistance worth Rs. 1,399
• Personal Accident Cover of Rs. 2,00,000 and Lost Card Liability Cover of Rs. 25,000
• EMIfy purchases and balances and enjoy convenience of payment
• Extend Add-on card to your pillion rider and boost savings without any extra charges
• Refer friends and earn up to 10,000 Rewards (2,000 Rewards for every card set-up)

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

* Discount up to 50% on Domestic and International Rental Cars with Eco Rent A Car and Europcar
* Complimentary Roadside Assistance worth Rs. 1,399
* Personal Accident Cover of Rs. 2,00,000 and Lost Card Liability Cover of Rs. 25,000

Cons

* No airport lounge access
* No gold privileges