ICICI Bank American Express Business Essential Credit Card vs HDFC Moneyback Credit Card

• 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

• You’ll receive Welcome Benefit of 500 Cash Points that’s applicable only on the payment of the membership fee
• In the first 90 days, spend Rs. 20000 or above and get first-year membership fee waived off
• Accumulate and redeem reward points for cash-back against outstanding amount on your Credit Card (100 points = Rs. 20)
• In the first year, spend Rs. 50,000 or above and get renewal membership fee waived off
• Earn 2 Reward Points on every Rs 150 spent
• Every quarter receive a gift voucher worth Rs. 500 on spends of Rs 50,000. Get up to Rs. 2,000 worth of gift vouchers in a year
• While doing online shopping, earn 4 reward points for every Rs 150 you spend online with the card. (With effect from 15th July 2020, customers can get up to 500 Reward Points per statement cycle for the online spends, under the 2X RP feature.)
• Spend Rs 50,000 in a Quarter and avail Rs 500 worth E-Voucher
• Renew membership for free by just spending Rs. 50,000 in a year before the renewal date
• 1% fuel surcharge waiver at any fuel stations in India, on minimum transaction Rs. 400 and Max CashBack of Rs. 250 per statement cycle
• If your HDFC Moneyback Credit Card gets lost, report immediately and avail zero liability on any fraudulent transactions made on the Credit Card

Rewards Rate:

• Reward Points accumulated can be redeemed against statement balance at the rate 1 RP = Rs. 0.20
• Reward Points can even be used to redeem against travel benefits such as Flight & Hotel bookings and Rewards Catalogue at the SmartBuy Rewards Portal: 1 CashPoint = Rs. 0.25

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

• Zero liability on the lost card if reported immediately
• With the EMV Chip technology presented in the card, stay protected against fraud
• Avail up to 50 days of the interest-free period from the date of purchase, and enjoy Revolving Credit at a nominal interest rate

Cons

• The Reward points are only valid for 2 years
• No complimentary Airport Lounge Access
• High-interest rate of 3.49%