Kotak Mahindra Essentia Platinum Card vs ICICI Bank HPCL Platinum Credit Card

Joining Fees

₹1,499

₹199

Editor's Rating

4.1

3.9

Key Features

  • 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
  • Reduce fuel bills with 2.5% Cashback - Get up to Rs. 100 Cashback on fuel purchases at HPCL pumps, availed when the Card is swiped on ICICI Merchant
  • 1% fuel surcharge wavier- 1% fuel surcharge won't be applicable on fuel transactions of up to Rs. 4,000 at HPCL pumps
  • ICICI Bank Rewards- ICICI Bank Credit Card entitles cardholders to earn PAYBACK Points on transactions as described below:
  1. Get 2 PAYBACK Points on every Rs. 100 spent on retail purchases except on fuel
  2. Swipe the PAYBACK membership card at selected HPCL pumps and instantly redeem points for fuel- On every 2,000 PAYBACK Points, earn fuel worth Rs. 500
  • Enjoy the facility of Rs. 199 Annual Fee Savings. By just spending Rs. 50,000 or more annually on the Card and the bank will reverse the Annual Fee (Rs. 199) for that year
  • Avail Rs. 100 off on movie tickets any day of the week, through www.bookmyshow.com
  • Minimum 15% savings on dining via exclusive dining offers through ICICI Bank Culinary Treats Programme
  • VISA's Exclusive Offers- Whether in India or abroad, enjoy the amazing deals from VISA Wine, dine and unwind with great offers from luxury hotels, restaurants, lifestyle stores, spas and more

Editor's Review

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

  • Up to Rs. 100 Cashback on fuel purchases at HPCL pumps
  • ICICI Bank Credit Card entitles cardholders to earn PAYBACK Points on transactions
  • Get Rs. 100 off on movie tickets and minimum 15% savings on dining

Cons

  • The ICICI Bank HPCL Platinum Credit Card does not provide statement credit
  • No Golf Privileges
  • No complimentary Airport Lounge access

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