Kotak Mahindra Essentia Platinum Card vs HSBC Live+ 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

• Get 10% accelerated cashback, up to Rs. 1,000 a month, on dining and food delivery
• Get 1.5% unlimited cashback at other retailers
• Avail 1.5% unlimited cashback on entertainment spending
• Power up on spendings with 1.5% unlimited cashback in selected categories at home and when travelling abroad
• Avail up to 15% off with Live+ Dining Programme and 10% cashback on dining and food delivery spends in India and around Asia
• Avail 10% cashback on groceries and 1.5% unlimited cashback on other retail purchases online and offline
• 4 complimentary domestic airport lounge visits per year
• Enjoy exclusive dining programme and curated offers on the Visa Digital Concierge app

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

• Get 10% accelerated cashback on dining and food delivery
• Avail up to 15% off with Live+ Dining Programme and 10% cashback on dining and food delivery spends in India and around Asia
• Avail 1.5% unlimited cashback on entertainment spending

Cons

• No fuel benefits
• No rewards benefits
• No international lounge access