IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit Card vs Airtel Axis Credit Card

• Avail 5 Reward Points for every Rs. 100 spent on the IRCTC ticketing website and Rail Connect App
• Get 1 Reward Point for every Rs. 100 spent on all other spends
• Avail an additional 5% cashback on train ticket bookings via HDFC Bank SmartBuy
• 8 complimentary access to selected IRCTC Executive Lounges every year (2 per quarter)
• Get a 1% transaction charges waiver on transactions done on the IRCTC ticketing website and Rail Connect App
• Spend Rs. 1,50,000 or more in one year before Credit Card renewal and get the renewal fee waived off
• Up to 50 days of interest-free period from the date of purchase
• Revolving Credit available at a nominal interest rate
• 1% fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations in India on transactions between Rs. 400 and Rs. 5,000
• Milestone Benefits: Get a gift voucher valued at Rs. 500 when you make quarterly spends of Rs. 30,000 or more (every 90 days from the date of issue)
• IRCTC Executive Lounge Benefits: Get 8 complimentary access to selected IRCTC Executive Lounges every year (2 per quarter)
• It is now possible to link IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit Card to select UPI apps: PayZapp/ GPay/ PhonePe/ Mobikwik/ PayTM/ BHIM/ Slice
• A maximum of 500 reward points can be earned on UPI spends in a calendar month using the IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit Card
• Convert big spends into EMI after purchase
• The IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit Card is equipped with contactless payment technology for added convenience and speed

• As a Welcome Benefit, get an Amazon eVoucher worth Rs 500 on the first transaction using the Airtel Axis credit card within 30 days of card issuance
• Earn 25% Cashback on Airtel Mobile, Broadband, DTH and WiFi bill Payments via Airtel Thanks app
• Earn 10% Cashback on Utility Bill Payments such as electricity, gas etc. via Airtel Thanks app
• Earn 10% Cashback on Swiggy, Zomato and BigBasket 
• Get 1% Cashback on all other spends
• 4 Complimentary lounge visits within India (4 Lounge access in a year) on minimum spends of Rs. 50,000 in previous 3 months
• 1% fuel surcharge waiver on fuel purchases at all fuel stations across India. This is valid on transactions between Rs. 400 to Rs. 4000
• Enjoy up to 15% off at partnered restaurants via EazyDiner
• Convert transactions of Rs. 2500 or more into easy EMI
• Get annual fee waived off on annual spends greater than Rs. 2,00,000

Pros

• Complimentary access to Executive Lounges of IRTC
• 5 Reward Points for every Rs. 100 spent on the IRCTC ticketing website and Rail Connect App
• Get 1 Reward Point for every Rs. 100 spent on all other spends

Cons

• No golf benefits are provided
• No airport lounge access
• No movie and dining benefits

Pros

• Earn 25% Cashback on Airtel Mobile, Broadband, DTH and WiFi bill Payments via Airtel Thanks app
• Earn 10% Cashback on Utility Bill Payments via Airtel Thanks app
• Earn 10% Cashback on Swiggy, Zomato and BigBasket

Cons

• No golf benefits
• No international airport lounge access / movie benefits