Kotak Mahindra Essentia Platinum Card vs HDFC Regalia First 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

• You will receive Welcome Benefit of 1000 Reward Points and renewal benefit of 1000 Reward Points when the membership fee is realized
  In 12 Months, spend Rs. 1,00,000 and get Renewal Fee waived for next renewal year
  Accidental air death cover worth Rs. 50 lakhs
  Emergency overseas hospitalization up to Rs. 10 lakhs
  Credit Liability cover of up to Rs 5,00,000 1% fuel surcharge waiver at fuel stations in India on transactions between Rs.400 and Rs.5000
  Earn 5,000 Reward Points on annual spends of Rs. 3,00,000 or more in each anniversary year
  Avail up to 5% cashback on travel and shopping spends on SmartBuy
  Earn more 2,500 Reward Points on annual spends of Rs. 6,00,000 or more in each anniversary year
  Enjoy the experience of the Good Food Trail dining program at premium restaurants in top cities
  
  Rewards Rate:
  * 4 reward points on Rs. 150, on all retail spends such as Insurance, Utilities, Education, and RentPay
  

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
* Enjoy exclusive dining privileges with a 15% discount at partner restaurants
* Avail 4 Reward Points for every Rs. 150 spent

Cons
* No complimentary offers for movie tickets
* No travel benefits in the form of lounge access and there are no air miles or co-branded benefits provided