Kotak Mahindra Essentia Platinum Card vs HDFC Bank Titanium Edge Credit Card

• 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

• Annual fees: Renew the membership for free by spending Rs. 50,000 in a year
• Avail 2 reward points for every Rs. 150 spends
• Redeem points for exclusive gifts and air miles through the bank’s exclusive MyRewards catalogue
• Redeem the reward points for cash back against the outstanding amount on the Credit Card (100 Reward Points = Rs. 10)
• Earn 50% more reward points as exclusive dining privileges
• Fuel: Enjoy savings of up to Rs. 250 every billing cycle with a 100% fuel surcharge waiver
• Zero liability on lost card
• With the EMV Chip technology in the card, stay protected against fraud
• Avail of 50 days of interest-free period from the date of purchase
• Enjoy Revolving Credit at nominal interest rate
• Cash advance fee: A fee of 2.5%, with a minimum of Rs. 500, is applicable on all cash withdrawals on the card

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 2 reward points for every Rs. 150 spends
• Redeem points for exclusive gifts and air miles through the bank’s exclusive MyRewards catalogue
• Earn 50% more reward points as exclusive dining privileges

Cons

• No golf benefits
• No insurance benefits
• No airport lounge access