Iconia Amex Credit Card vs Paytm HDFC Bank Credit Card

• Book movie tickets with Bookmyshow and Sathyam
• Indulge in golf sessions at the most stunning and luxurious golf clubs across India
• Enjoy access to 600+ lounges across the globe with a complimentary Priority Pass and also avail of numerous other travel offers.
• Travel Insurance Cover
• Air accident cover

• As a Milestone Benefit, avail up to Rs. 1200 cashback annually - 1% Cashback upon spending Rs.10,000 every month (Non-EMI, Non-Wallet and Non-Rental Spends)
• The First Year Fee will get waived upon spending Rs. 30,000 (Non-EMI spends) within the first 90 days. The Renewal Year Fee will get waived upon spending Rs. 50,000 (Non-EMI spends) in the 12 months period. Monthly fee will get waived off on retail spends of Rs. 5000 in a month (Non-EMI spends)
• Avail 3% Cashback on purchases on Paytm [Recharge + Utility + Movies + Mini App]
• Avail 2% Cashback on all other Select Paytm Spends
• Avail 1% Cashback on all other Retail Spends
• Enjoy up to 50 days of interest-free period
• Avail up to 4 complimentary add-on cards    
• Zero Lost card liability 
• Get 1% fuel surcharge waiver at fuel stations in India on transactions between Rs. 400 and Rs. Rs. 5,000
• Enjoy up to 20% discount on partnered restaurants via Dineout

Pros

• American Express Lounge Access
• Enjoy a waiver* of 1% on fuel surcharge at any fuel station across India.
• ‘Total Protect’ is a first-of-its-kind program that covers you for a sum up to the credit limit on credit card and is also available on add-on cards.

Cons

• One-time joining fee: Rs. 10,000

Pros

• The card is most useful for those who use Paytm daily users of Paytm
• Decent cashback and offers on spends made with Paytm
• Enjoy up to 20% discount on partnered restaurants via Dineout

Cons

• No airport lounge access
• No rewards as such
• The cashback obtained on transactions other than the eligible category is relatively low at 1%