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

• If Signature Credit card with Lifestyle Benefits is obtained by invitation then the joining fee is Rs. 3000
• Annual fee waived upon spending Rs. 3 lakh in the preceding year
• 50% cashback on movie tickets purchased through BookMyShow
• Flexible Spending Limit
• Visa Offers Complimentary Airport Lounge Access within India 
• Complimentary Priority Pass membership
• On transactions over Rs. 2500, convert the purchases into EMIs
• Avail up to Rs. 2.5 crore for Air Accident Cover
• Get 15% off on dining bills at partnered restaurants in India 
• Avail Fuel Surcharge Waiver that’s valid on transactions between Rs. 400 and Rs. 4000
• Get 10 Reward Points per Rs. 200 spent domestically
• Get 20 Reward Points on every Rs. 200 spent internationally on 
• On the first online transaction get 100 Points 

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