IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit Card vs Axis Bank Burgundy Private 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

• Avail 30,000 Welcome Edge Reward points on the first transaction
• Till payment due date, no cash withdrawal charges or interest levied 
• Complimentary EazyDiner Prime membership for savings up to 25% or more at fine dining restaurants
• Get unlimited lounge access at international airports for Priority Pass holders and add-on Priority Pass holders (12 visits for guests). Get unlimited lounge access at domestic airports for primary and add-on cardholders (12 visits for guests, per card)
• Complimentary hotel and dining memberships, including Club Marriott, Accor Plus, and Taj Epicure
• Diagnoses at leading medical institutions, and avail global travel and medical assistance during international travel

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

• 15 EDGE REWARD points for every Rs. 200 spent on the card
• Concierge Services
• 50 complimentary rounds of Golf per year
• Complimentary ticket on every ticket purchased for 5 movies and 5 non-movie shows, per month, on BookMyShow

Cons

• High Joining and Annual Fees
• No fuel surcharge wavier