IRCTC HDFC Bank Credit Card vs Axis My Zone 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

• Purchase one movie ticket and get a 100% discount on the second movie ticket at Paytm Movies. The maximum discount one can get in a calendar month is Rs. 200                
• Avail SonyLiv Premium annual subscription worth Rs. 999 on the first spend within first 30 days of card issuance                                                                                                      
• Get flat Rs. 120 off on food delivery at Swiggy
• 1 complimentary access to select airport lounges within India per Calendar quarter
• Earn 4 EDGE REWARD points with every Rs. 200  spent on the credit card
• 1% fuel surcharge waiver on all fuel transactions in India. Refunded for fuel transactions between Rs. 400 to Rs. 4,000. Maximum benefits up to Rs. 400 per month
• On any transaction over Rs. 2,500, convert these purchases to EMI
• Indulge in delectable cuisines up to 15% off at partnered restaurants in India
• Avail up to Rs. 1000 off at AJIO, on minimum spends of Rs. 2999

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

• Avail up to Rs. 1000 off at AJIO, on minimum spends of Rs. 2999
• 1 Complimentary airport lounge access
• Avail SonyLiv Premium annual subscription worth Rs. 999 on the first spend within first 30 days of card issuance          

Cons

* No golf/coaching sessions

* High interest rate