Kotak Mahindra Essentia Platinum Card vs Axis Bank Signature Credit Card with Lifestyle Benefits

• 10% Savings on Departmental & Grocery Store spends: For every Rs 100 you spend at Departmental & Grocery Stores, earn 10 Saving Points
• Avail 1 Saving Point for every Rs 250 you spend on other categories without any restrictions
• Spend Rs. 1, 25,000 every 6 months and get 6 free PVR tickets Or 1200 Reward Points
• Visa payWave facility is the fasted, safe and secured method of paying. Just wave the Kotak Visa payWave Credit Card and pay for transactions up to Rs. 2000 without a PIN

• Based on your spending patterns and payment behaviours over a period of time, the unique flexible spending limit will allow you to spend over and above the assigned credit card limit at no additional charge
• From second year onwards, Annual Fee Rs. 3000 will be waived on the achievement of spends threshold of Rs. 3 Lakhs in the preceding year 
• On any transactions above Rs. 2500, contact the bank to convert it into EMIs
• Air Accident Cover up to Rs. 2,50,00,000
• Purchase Protection up to Rs. 1,00,000
• Loss Travel Document cover/Delay  of check-in baggage cover up to 300 USD
• Complimentary access to airport lounges in India 
• With Priority Pass access over 700 VIP lounges in over 90 countries and  275 cities. Only the membership to the Priority Pass Program is complimentary
• 50% Cashback on movie tickets purchased through BookMyShow. Maximum Cashback in a calendar year is limited to Rs. 2000
• Discover unique  delectable cuisines with Axis  Bank Dining Delights that  offers  15% off at partnered restaurants in India 
• Fuel surcharge refund valid on transactions between Rs.  400 and Rs. 4000 only. Maximum benefits up to Rs. 400 per month
• Earn EDGE REWARD points for transactions and use them to redeem from 500+ rewards and offers
• Earn 10 points on Domestic spends for every Rs. 200
• Earn 20  points on International spends for every Rs. 200
• 100  points on  the first online transaction 

Pros

• The Redemption options are Cash, Airline tickets, Movie Tickets, Mobile Recharge, Branded Merchandise
• 10% cashback on grocery and retail spending

Cons

• Addon card Fees: Rs. 299
• No complimentary Airport Lounge access

Pros

• Avail Gift Vouchers from top brands
• Earn 10/20 points for every Rs. 200 spent on Domestic/International spends
• Obtain Air Accident Insurance Cover 

Cons       

• The joining fee is Rs. 5000, which's higher than Axis Bank Privilege Credit Card