ICICI Bank American Express Business Essential Credit Card vs ICICI Bank HPCL Platinum Credit Card

Joining Fees

₹1,000

₹199

Editor's Rating

3.9

3.9

Key Features

  • Key benefits: Joining bonus of 1,500 PAYBACK Points from ICICI Bank Rewards with additional annual bonus of 1,500 PAYBACK Points from ICICI Bank Rewards.
  • Reward Points: Enjoy limitless reward-earning opportunities powered by PAYBACK, which is India’s largest and Europe’s most popular loyalty programme with every transaction as described below:

- 6 PAYBACK Points from ICICI Bank Rewards on every Rs 100 spent online

- 4 PAYBACK Points from ICICI Bank Rewards on every Rs 100 spent on dining & Airline transactions

- 4 PAYBACK Points from ICICI Bank Rewards on every Rs 100 spent on Hotel & Car Rental

- 2 PAYBACK Points from ICICI Bank Rewards on every Rs 100 spent on other spends (except fuel, utility and insurance)

  • Reward points redemption: When you  desire to redeem your PAYBACK Points from ICICI Bank Rewards, you are provided with a worthy selection of rewards to choose from as described below:

Merchandise:

- Stylish accessories from Guess, Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein. Classic time pieces from Omega. Raymond Weil and Tag Heuer

- Latest gadgets from Apple, Blackberry, Canon, Samsung and Sony Ericsson. Perfumes such as  Dunhill, 5th Avenue, Bvlgari and Carolina Herrara. These finest brands await for your indulgence

- Gift vouchers: You can redeem points for gift vouchers from Debenhams, Nautica, Jack and Jones, Taj Hotels Palaces & Resorts

- Air miles: Convert PAYBACK Points from ICICI Bank Rewards into air miles on Jet Airways Miles and more

  • Culinary Treats: Drench your taste buds with various delicious treats at some of the leading restaurants in India and get avail great discounts. Save a minimum of 15% on dining bill at all participating restaurants. To view the complete list of restaurants, visit www.culinarytreats.com. You can also download the ICICI Bank Culinary Treats mobile app from (app store) or (google play) 
  • American Express® SELECTS provides a broad range of special offers around the globe in travel, dining, shopping and entertainment. To view the current list of their offers, visit www.amexnetwork.com/selects
  • Avail exclusive savings on ICICI Bank Business Essential Card
  • Savings on fuel purchases: 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
  • Complimentary access to Railway Lounges and select lounges at airports in India with your ICICI Bank American Express® Business Essential Credit Card
  • Reduce fuel bills with 2.5% Cashback - Get up to Rs. 100 Cashback on fuel purchases at HPCL pumps, availed when the Card is swiped on ICICI Merchant
  • 1% fuel surcharge wavier- 1% fuel surcharge won't be applicable on fuel transactions of up to Rs. 4,000 at HPCL pumps
  • ICICI Bank Rewards- ICICI Bank Credit Card entitles cardholders to earn PAYBACK Points on transactions as described below:
  1. Get 2 PAYBACK Points on every Rs. 100 spent on retail purchases except on fuel
  2. Swipe the PAYBACK membership card at selected HPCL pumps and instantly redeem points for fuel- On every 2,000 PAYBACK Points, earn fuel worth Rs. 500
  • Enjoy the facility of Rs. 199 Annual Fee Savings. By just spending Rs. 50,000 or more annually on the Card and the bank will reverse the Annual Fee (Rs. 199) for that year
  • Avail Rs. 100 off on movie tickets any day of the week, through www.bookmyshow.com
  • Minimum 15% savings on dining via exclusive dining offers through ICICI Bank Culinary Treats Programme
  • VISA's Exclusive Offers- Whether in India or abroad, enjoy the amazing deals from VISA Wine, dine and unwind with great offers from luxury hotels, restaurants, lifestyle stores, spas and more

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

  • Up to Rs. 100 Cashback on fuel purchases at HPCL pumps
  • ICICI Bank Credit Card entitles cardholders to earn PAYBACK Points on transactions
  • Get Rs. 100 off on movie tickets and minimum 15% savings on dining

Cons

  • The ICICI Bank HPCL Platinum Credit Card does not provide statement credit
  • No Golf Privileges
  • No complimentary Airport Lounge access

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