Metro Kotak Bank Credit Card vs HDFC Bank Freedom Credit Card

• Save up to 1% on Metro Spends, which is capped at Rs. 10,000 per statement cycle
• Cashback Structure is as follows:

a. Monthly Minimum spend slabs

b. Rs. 10,001 to Rs. 30,000 Spends - 0.25% Cashback

c. Rs. 30,001 to Rs. 5 Lakh - 0.50 % Cashback

d. > Above Rs. 5 Lakh - 1% Cashback

• Credit Free Period of 48 Days
• Rupay Contactless provides a quick, safe, and secure way to pay. Just tap the Metro Kotak Bank Credit Card and pay for transactions up to Rs. 5000 without a PIN

• Earn 1 reward point on every spend of Rs. 150 and above
• Redeem points for cashback
• Get a gift voucher worth Rs. 1000 on annual spends of Rs. 90,000 and higher
• Get a welcome and renewal benefit of 500 reward points on fee realization
• Earn 25X reward points on your birthday spends
• 10X reward points on PayZapp & SmartBuy spends
• Earn 5X reward points for spends on dining/ movies/ groceries/ railways/ taxis
• If annual spends are below Rs. 50,000, renew the card for a nominal fee of Rs. 500
• Fuel fee waiver of 1%, capped at Rs. 250 per statement cycle (Applicable on minimum transaction of Rs.400 and maximum of Rs.5,000 ) GST will be applicable
• Enjoy safe and secure transactions with chip-enabled cards
• Zero liability on the lost card if reported immediately
• HDFC Bank Freedom Credit Card has been enabled for contactless payments, hence, enjoy doing fast, convenient and secure payments at retail outlets.
• Spend Rs. 50,000 in a year and get a waiver of next year’s annual membership
• Obtain up to 3 add on credit cards for free

Pros

• Save up to 1% on Metro Spends, which is capped at Rs. 10,000 per statement cycle
• Activation benefit of up to Rs. 500 cashback on the first swipe
• For spends done between Rs. 10,001 to Rs. 30,000 get 0.25% Cashback and for spends Rs. 30,001 to Rs. 5 Lakh get 0.50 % Cashback

Cons

• No International or Domestic Airport Lounge access
• No golf or fuel benefits
• No rewards or other travel related benefits

Pros

• Spend Rs. 50,000 in a year and get a waiver of next year’s annual membership
• Pay only 1.99% interest per month if card is issued against fixed deposit
• Zero liability on lost card if reported immediately

Cons

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