InterMiles HDFC Bank Signature Credit Card vs ICICI Bank Platinum Chip Credit Card

• Renewal Benefits

A. Continue the exciting journey with 3,000 InterMiles upon spending Rs. 6,000 with in first 30 days of Anniversary date

Experience savings on Flight & Hotel bookings:

A. Get Rs. 750  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 6 InterMiles on every Rs. 150 spent on retail spends
• Get 12 InterMiles on every Rs 150 spent on every flight ticket booked on https://flights.intermiles.com
• Get 12 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. Obtain 10% discount on Etihad Airways Business Class tickets booked on http://flights.intermiles.com

C. 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 16 complimentary visits Per Year (4 per quarter)
• MasterCard Lounge Program: Get 16 complimentary visits (4 per quarter)
• Priority Pass Membership: Get Priority pass membership that provides complimentary enrollment worth $99 into the Priority Pass Program. It allows preferential access to more than 600 airport lounges around the world, and a well deserved rest, refreshment along with the use of business facilities like phones, fax, Internet access and conference rooms
• Primary Card holders can get up to 5 free visits to the International Lounges every year
• 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

• Avail 2 Reward Points on every Rs. 100 spent for all retail purchases except fuel. Redeem the points to avail attractive products on ICICI Bank Rewards platform
• Avail 1 Reward Point on every Rs. 100 spent on utilities and insurance categories
• Redeeming ICICI Bank Rewards Points is easy and it allows you to indulge in the finer things life has to offer. From movie and travel vouchers to lifestyle products, ICICI Bank Reward Points offer a diverse range of options for redemption
• 1% fuel surcharge waiver on fuel transactions of maximum Rs. 4,000 at HPCL pumps
• Visa Offers: Enjoy great offers from luxury hotels, restaurants, lifestyle stores, spas. Moreover, when traveling abroad, use the dedicated Global Emergency Assistance Service provided by Visa for reporting loss of card, emergency card replacement, emergency cash advance or for other enquiries that you may have
• Mastercard Offers: Mastercard Priceless Specials is an exclusive program specially created for Mastercard cardholders. This program has a host of exceptional experiences designed to inspire and enrich the lives of the Mastercard cardholders

Pros

• InterMiles as welcome benefit and reward points
• Domestic and international lounge access with Priority Pass
• 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

Pros

• Avail 2 Reward Points on every Rs. 100 spent for all retail purchases except fuel, and 1 Reward Point on every Rs. 100 spent on utilities and insurance categories
• 1% fuel surcharge waiver on fuel transactions
• Visa Offers: Enjoy great offers from luxury hotels, restaurants, lifestyle stores, spas
• Mastercard Offers: Mastercard Priceless Specials is an exclusive program that has a host of exceptional experiences designed to inspire and enrich the lives of the Mastercard cardholders

Cons

• No International Airport Lounge access
• No Golf benefits
• No travel miles benefits