IndusInd Bank PAYBACK Credit Card vs InterMiles HDFC Bank Platinum Credit Card

• Welcome Gift includes getting rewarded with 1000 PAYBACK points as a Welcome Bonus and availing 10% Discount at Big Bazaar, Central, e-Zone, FBB, Brand factory & more with complimentary Future Privilege Membership
• 1% fuel surcharge across all petrol pumps in India
• Auto assist
• Complimentary personal air accident insurance cover of up to Rs 25 lakh
• Avail ‘Total Protect’ facility which is a first-of-its-kind program that covers the individual for an amount equal to the credit limit on its card 

• Renewal Benefits

A. Continue the exciting journey with 1,500 InterMiles upon spending Rs. 3,000 within first 30 days of Anniversary date

Experience savings on Flight and Hotel bookings:

A. Get Rs. 500  Flight Discount vouchers

B. Get Rs. 1000  Hotel Discount vouchers

Do note that these Renewal benefits are only applicable on realization of membership fee

• Get 4 InterMiles on every Rs. 150 spent on retail spends
• Get 8 InterMiles on every Rs 150 spent on every flight ticket booked on https://flights.intermiles.com
• Get 8 InterMiles on every Rs. 150 spent on every Hotel booked via Interbook.intermiles.com
• Privileges on Etihad Airways

A. Obtain 5% discount on Etihad Airways Economy Class tickets booked on http://flights.intermiles.com

B. Avail 2.5X bonus InterMiles for Etihad Airways tickets booked on http://flights.intermiles.com

• Domestic Lounge Program: Be greeted with luxury each time when traveling, with access to selected lounges at airports in India with the bank’s network partners
• VISA Lounge Program: Get 8 complimentary visits Per Year (2 per quarter)
• MasterCard Lounge Program: Get 8 complimentary visits (2 per quarter)
• 1% fuel surcharge waiver at fuel stations in India on minimum transaction of Rs. 400
• Zero liability on lost card
• Revolving Credit is available at an interest rate of 3.6% per month
• Avail up to 50 days of free credit period from the date of purchase
• Avail up to 3 Add-on Cards
• Save up to 20% on dining bills paid via Dineout Pay via the credit card. Get 15% Dineout Discount plus Additional 5% HDFC Bank Discount

Pros

• Avail exciting rewards on dining, shopping, entertainment and more: 

1. Get 5 PAYBACK Points on every Rs.100 spent on groceries and shopping
2. Relish 5 PAYBACK Points on every Rs.100 spent on dining delights
3. Get 20 PAYBACK Points on every Rs. 100 spent on movie bookings
4. While buying utilities, purchasing insurance and other miscellaneous items, except fuel, get 2 PAYBACK Points on every Rs. 100 spent

• Gain privileges of doing free shopping when redeeming PAYBACK Points. Categories for this include movie tickets on BookMyShow.com, grocery from Big Bazaar, a shopping voucher from VoucherWorld, or for any product of the cardholder’s choice from the PAYBACK Rewards Catalogue and more
• Avail 500 PAYBACK Points on spending Rs. 20,000 or more in a month. Avail 4000 PAYBACK Points on spending Rs. 2,00,000 or more in a membership year

Cons

• No Airport Lounge Access 
• No Golf Privileges 

Pros

• InterMiles as welcome benefit and reward points
• Domestic lounge access
• Save up to 20% on dining bills paid via Dineout Pay via the credit card. Get 15% Dineout Discount plus Additional 5% HDFC Bank Discount

Cons

• InterMiles can only be used for travel related bookings on the InterMiles website
• There are other travel credit cards that offer more redemption options
• No golf or movie benefits