HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card vs YES Premia 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

• Avail 8 Reward Points per Rs. 200 on Grocery Stores & Supermarkets, Department Stores and Dining spends & 6 Reward Points per Rs. 200 on all other retail spends
• Priority Pass membership offering two complimentary international lounge access per calendar year
• 25% Discount on Movie Tickets booked on BookMyShow capped at Rs 250
• Complimentary Domestic Lounge access & Golf privileges across select golf courses in India

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

• Fuel surcharge waiver at fuel stations across India
• Attractive Foreign Currency Markup of 2.5%
• Credit Shield cover of Rs. 2.5 Lakhs in case of accidental death of Primary Cardmember

Cons

• High-interest rates
• Complimentary Priority Pass Membership for Primary Cardmember only. All visits will be charged US $27+GST per person per visit