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

Joining Fees

₹500

₹1,000

Editor's Rating

3.1

3.9

Key Features

  • Gain up to 50 Litres of Free fuel annually 
  • Gain 5% of your spending as Fuel Points at IndianOil outlets (Max 250 Fuel Points per month in the first 6 months, and 150 Fuel Points per month after 6 months from card issuance)                          
  • Get 5% Fuel Points on Groceries and Bill Payments. Each category has a maximum of 100 Fuel Points per month.
  • Avail 1 Fuel Point for every Rs. 150 spent on all other purchases, including UPI transactions
  • Complimentary IndianOil XTRAREWARDSTM Program (IXRP) membership
  • Enjoy Revolving Credit at a nominal interest rate
  • Zero Lost card liability 
  • Up to 50 days of interest-free period on the IndianOil HDFC Bank Credit Card from the date of purchase 
  • 1% fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations across India on minimum transaction of Rs. 400. Maximum CashBack of Rs. 250 per statement cycle
  • Spend Rs. 50,000 and above in the first year and get a waiver on the renewal membership fee 
  • With the IndianOil HDFC Bank Credit Card, you can convert big purchases into EMI after the transaction
  • IndianOil HDFC Bank Credit Card is enabled for contactless payments
  • Earn Fuel Points on retail spends 
  • Acquire accelerated 5% Fuel Points on spends done at IndianOil outlets, Groceries and Bill payments. Please note that the benefit of accelerated 5% Fuel Points will only apply to fuel transactions made at IndianOil Retail Outlets
  • 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

Editor's Review

Pros

  • Gain up to 50 Litres of Free fuel annually 
  • Gain 5% of your spending as Fuel Points at IndianOil outlets
  • Acquire accelerated 5% Fuel Points on spends done at IndianOil outlets, Groceries and Bill payments

Cons

  • No golf benefits are provided
  • No international and domestic airport lounge access

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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