HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card vs RBL Bank Icon 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

* Purchase 1 and get 1 Movie ticket, up to Rs. 200 off, twice in a month at BookMyShow
* Dining privileges such as a complimentary glass of a premium wine or a yummy dessert at any participating premium restaurants
* Enjoy grander hotel stays with complimentary room upgrades, complimentary meals, and other offers at the bank’s hotel partners
* 2 Reward Points for every Rs.100 spent
* 20 Reward Points for every Rs.100 spent on international and dining spends on weekends
* Get 10,000 Reward Points on spends of Rs. 3 lakhs in a year
* Obtain additional 15,000 Reward Points on spends of Rs. 5 lakhs in a year
* Avail another 20,000 Reward Points on spends of Rs. 8 lakhs in a year
* Redeem the Reward Points for air travel, hotel stays, shopping vouchers and much more
* 2 complementary domestic lounge visits every quarter at airports in India
* Access 1,400+ international airport lounges through complimentary Priority Pass membership. Each visit is chargeable up to $35 per person
* 24x7 dedicated Concierge Desk
* Get access to selected golf courses across the country
* Complimentary golf rounds and discount on green fees
* Free golf lessons
* Icon Credit Card provides you unique, exclusive perks. Access global iconic events like Formula 1 races, special awards nights, and other exclusive sports events
* Fuel Surcharge wavier across all fuel stations. This is valid for fuel transactions between Rs. 500 and Rs. 4000. Maximum waiver of Rs. 200 per month

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

* Avail another 20,000 Reward Points on spends of Rs. 8 lakhs in a year

* Redeem the Reward Points for air travel, hotel stays, shopping vouchers and much more

* 2 complementary domestic lounge visits every quarter at airports in India

Cons

* No discounts on flights and hotels through air miles

* No Renewal Fee Waiver