HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card vs IDFC First WOW! 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

• Lifetime free credit card - No joining fee/annual fee
• Get up to 4x Reward Points on every transaction
• Unlimited never expiring reward points as good as cash
• Insurance premium payments and Utility bill payments will earn 1X reward points
• Enjoy travelling around the world with the best-in-class zero Forex Mark-up fee
• Zero interest charges on ATM cash withdrawals for up to 45 days 
• Zero Currency Exchange Hassles
• Avail up to Rs. 25,000 card liability cover, Rs. 2 lakh personal accident insurance, and Rs. 25,000 purchase protection
• Complimentary Roadside Assistance, Personal Accident Cover, and Feul Surcharge Waiver
• 1% Fuel Surcharge Waiver
• Withdraw cash up to 100% of FD value
• Instantly Increase the Credit Limit- Instantly enhance it by securing an additional Fixed Deposit, starting from Rs. 5,000
• Earn 4X Reward Points on every travel spend
• Up to 3X reward points on all UPI spends
• Credit limit minimum 100% of the FD Value
• No credit history required
• No income proof required
• Instant Card Issuance
• Discover discounts across 1500+ resturants and retailers
• Get discount across 300+ merchants and 1500+ resturants
• Credit shield protection against theft and fraud
• Access to exclusive VISA offers across the globe

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

• Lifetime free credit card
• Get a 100% credit limit against the amount of Fixed Deposit
• Get up to 4x Reward Points on every transaction

Cons

• No travel benefits
• No golf benefits
• No complimentary domestic or international airport lounge access