InterMiles HDFC Bank Diners Club Credit Card vs ICICI Bank American Express Business Essential Credit Card

Joining Fees

₹5,000

₹1,000

Editor's Rating

3.65

3.9

Key Features

  • Renewal Benefits

A. Continue the exciting journey with 10,000 InterMiles upon spending Rs. 20,000 with in first 30 days of Anniversary date

Experience savings on Flight & Hotel bookings:

A. Get Rs. 1000  Flight Discount vouchers

B. Get Rs. 2000  Hotel Discount vouchers

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

  • Get 8 InterMiles on every Rs. 150 spent on retail spends
  • Get 16 InterMiles on every Rs 150 spent on every flight ticket booked on https://flights.intermiles.com
  • Get 16 InterMiles on every Rs. 150 spent on every Hotel booked via Interbook.intermiles.com
  • Privileges on Etihad Airways

A. Obtain 10% discount on Etihad Airways Business Class tickets booked on http://flights.intermiles.com

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

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

  • Unlimited Complimentary golf games at leading courses in India and selected courses across the globe
  • Unlimited complimentary Golf coaching at selected golf courses in India
  • Domestic Lounge Program

A. Relax in some of the leading lounges via the Exclusive Lounge Program

B. Get Unlimited Airport lounge access to 1000+ Lounges within India

C. Get refreshments and use some of the following facilities phones, faxes, Internet and conference rooms

  • 1% fuel surcharge waiver at fuel stations in India on minimum transaction of Rs. 400
  • Air accident insurance cover worth Rs 2 crore
  • Emergency overseas hospitalization cover worth Rs. 50 Lakhs
  • Travel Insurance Cover of up to Rs. 55,000 on baggage delay 
  • Credit Liability Cover of up to Rs. 9 Lakh
  • Zero liability on lost card
  • Revolving Credit is available at an interest rate of 1.99% 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 25% on dining bills paid via Dineout Pay via the InterMiles HDFC Bank Diners Club Credit Card. Get 15% Dineout Discount plus Additional 10% HDFC Bank Discount
  • 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

  • Welcome benefits
  • Obtain 10% discount on Etihad Airways Business Class tickets, 5% discount on Etihad Airways Economy Class tickets booked, and 2.5X bonus InterMiles for Etihad Airways tickets
  • Golf benefits and Unlimited Airport lounge access to 1000+ Lounges within India

Cons

  • Joining fee bit high
  • No cashback offers
  • No movie benefits

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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