IndianOil Axis Bank Credit Card vs HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card

• Get 4% value back on fuel transactions by earning 20 reward points per Rs. 100 spent at IOCL fuel outlet in India. To avail this offer, transact between Rs. 400 and Rs. 4000 per month
• 1% value back on online shopping by earning 5 reward points per Rs. 100 spent. To avail this offer, transact at online merchants between Rs. 100 and Rs. 5000
• 1% fuel surcharge waiver- To avail this offer, transact at any fuel outlet between Rs. 400 and Rs. 4000 per month.
• Spend more than Rs. 3,50,000 in a year and be eligible for annual fee waiver
• Instant discount up to 10% on movie tickets booked via Bookmyshow app or website
• Avail 1 EDGE REWARD point on Rs. 100 spend with the credit card
• Indulge in delectable cuisines with Axis Bank Dining Delights that offers up to 15% discount at partnered restaurants in India via the EasyDiner

• 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

Pros

• Dining Delights - 15% off at partner restaurants
• Instant discount on BookMyShow
• 1% fuel surcharge waiver on all fuel transactions in India

Cons

• No Golf/coaching sessions
• No Airport Lounge Access

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