ICICI Bank American Express Business Essential Credit Card vs Airtel Axis Credit Card
Joining Fees
₹1,000
₹500
Editor's Rating
3.9
4.6
Key Features
- Surcharge waiver of up to 1.0% on fuel payments at HPCL petrol pumps
- Earn 6 PAYBACK Points from ICICI Bank Rewards for every Rs. 100 spent on online, 4 PAYBACK Points from ICICI Bank Rewards for every Rs. 100 spent on Airline, Hotels, Dining, Car Rentals, and 2 PAYBACK Points from ICICI Bank Rewards for every INR 100 otherwise (except fuel, utility and insurance)
- Minimum 15% discount on dining bills with the ICICI Bank Culinary Treats programme
- Access to exclusive wide range of special offers from around the globe in travel, dining, shopping, and entertainment under American Express® SELECTS Programme
- As a Welcome Benefit, get an Amazon eVoucher worth Rs 500 on the first transaction using the Airtel Axis credit card within 30 days of card issuance
- Earn 25% Cashback on Airtel Mobile, Broadband, DTH and WiFi bill Payments via Airtel Thanks app
- Earn 10% Cashback on Utility Bill Payments such as electricity, gas etc. via Airtel Thanks app
- Earn 10% Cashback on Swiggy, Zomato and BigBasket
- Get 1% Cashback on all other spends
- 4 Complimentary lounge visits within India (4 Lounge access in a year) on minimum spends of Rs. 50,000 in previous 3 months
- 1% fuel surcharge waiver on fuel purchases at all fuel stations across India. This is valid on transactions between Rs. 400 to Rs. 4000
- Enjoy up to 15% off at partnered restaurants via EazyDiner
- Convert transactions of Rs. 2500 or more into easy EMI
- Get annual fee waived off on annual spends greater than Rs. 2,00,000
Editor's Review
Pros
- ICICI Business Essential has been specifically designed to deliver higher rewards catering to your business requirement
- Complimentary access to Railway Lounges and select lounges at airports in India with your ICICI Bank American Express® Business Essential Credit Card
- No fuel surcharge will be levied on fuel transactions up to Rs. 5,000 at HPCL petrol pumps (having ICICI Bank Point of Sale terminal) when you use your ICICI Bank American Express® Business Essential Credit Card
Cons
- No Golf/coaching sessions
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Pros
- Earn 25% Cashback on Airtel Mobile, Broadband, DTH and WiFi bill Payments via Airtel Thanks app
- Earn 10% Cashback on Utility Bill Payments via Airtel Thanks app
- Earn 10% Cashback on Swiggy, Zomato and BigBasket
Cons
- No golf benefits
- No international airport lounge access / movie benefits
