Lifestyle HC SBI Card SELECT vs HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card

• 6000 bonus reward points equivalent to Rs. 1500 on payment of Annual Fees 
• Welcome benefits include obtaining 6000 bonus reward points equivalent to Rs. 1500 on payment of Annual Fees
• Cumulative milestone benefits up to 34,400 RP worth Rs 8,600
• On annual spends of Rs 25,000 across all Landmark Stores, earn 2400 bonus Reward Points

• Nil joining and annual fees
• New customers will receive the following welcome privileges on transaction(s) of a minimum Rs. 5000 within 30 days of card issuance: Amazon voucher (worth Rs. 500)
• Air miles conversion on InterMiles, British Airways and Singapore Airlines
• 5-times (5X) rewards on subsequent purchases made after crossing spend amount of Rs. 400,000 with a max 15,000 accelerated reward points in an anniversary year
• Up to Rs. 3,000 annual savings on fuel surcharge
• Zero-liability for lost cards
• Emergency card replacement: If the HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card gets lost, immediately call Visa Global Assistance Services or HSBC Helpline numbers and have the card cancelled and an emergency card will be issued anywhere in the world in 3 days. The user can also opt to receive emergency cash at over 22,000 outlets globally
• Insurance benefits
• Other benefits include some regular card benefits such as cash advance, additional credit cards, global access, online convenience, 24x7 customer access through Phone Banking
• Enjoy BookMyShow Saturday offer: Buy-one-get-one-free movie tickets on Saturdays- Up to Rs. 250
• On Tata CLiQ  get 15% instant discount on selected products in Lifestyle, Electronics and Luxury Categories
• When completing the credit card application online, you can win an Amazon e-gift voucher worth Rs. 250
• The “Airport Lounge Services” Program is applicable to those who meet all requirements

Pros                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

• Transfer outstanding balance of other banks’ credit cards to Lifestyle HC SBI Card SELECT, and avail a lower rate of interest and payback in EMIs    
• 1% fuel surcharge waiver      
• Earn 10 Reward Points on every Rs. 100 spent at Online & Retail Landmark Stores (Lifestyle, Home Centre, Max and Spar) Dining & Movies                                                                     

Cons 

• No Golf/coaching sessions
• No complimentary Airport Lounge access 

Pros

• New customers will receive welcome privileges on transaction(s) of a minimum Rs. 5000 within 30 days of card issuance: Amazon voucher (worth Rs. 500)
• Air miles conversion on InterMiles, British Airways and Singapore Airlines
• 5-times (5X) rewards on subsequent purchases made after crossing spend amount of Rs. 400,000 with a max 15,000 accelerated reward points in an anniversary year

Cons

• No golf/coaching sessions
• “Airport Lounge Services” Program is applicable to those who meet all requirements