Standard Chartered Rewards Credit Card vs HDFC Bank Infinia Metal Edition Credit Card

• Second Year onwards the annual fees will be reversed on spends of Rs. 1,50,000 or more in the previous year. Alternatively, cardholder will be entitled to receive 4000 reward points on the payment of Annual Fees
• Get 4 reward points per Rs. 150 on all Retail spends (except Government, Insurance and Fuel categories)
• Avail additional 4 reward points per Rs. 150 on monthly Retail spends above Rs. 20,000 (max. 2000 bonus reward points per statement cycle)
• 1 Domestic Lounge Visit per calendar quarter (4 per year)
• 1 reward point on every Rs. 150 spent on Government and Insurance categories
• 1% Fuel Surcharge waiver on all fuel spends
• Get a wide range of instant payment solutions like Samsung Secure Play and BharatQR Bharat Bill Payment Solution (BBPS)
• Enjoy the facility of Kuch Bhi on EMI option where you can convert big spends above Rs. 2,000 to easy EMI through online banking or SC Mobile. Avail attractive pricing and flexible tenure options
• Easily redeem reward points against the bank’s new online catalogue with Standard Chartered 360* Rewards
• Avail loan up to Rs. 5,00,000 on the credit card with flexible tenure from 12 to 60 months
• Transfer card balance from other bank credit cards up to Rs. 5,00,000 at attractive interest rate
• Convert entire outstanding, up to Rs. 5,00,000, in EMIs with zero processing fees

• Metallic Card
• Enjoy complimentary nights and buffet at participating ITC hotels: Book a stay for 3-nights and simply pay for two at participating ITC hotels. Also avail 1+1 complimentary buffet at the participating ITC hotels 
• In the preceding 12 months, spend 10 lakhs or more to avail renewal membership fee waived off for next year. The Renewal benefit 12,500 Reward Points will be availed upon fee realization and card activation
• Enjoy unlimited complimentary golf games at leading courses in India and selected courses across the globe. Unlimited complimentary Golf coaching at selected golf courses in India
• Lowest markup fee of 2% on foreign currency transactions
• Zero Lost card liability 
• Enjoy up to 50 days of interest-free period
• Revolving Credit is available at nominal interest rate
• Global Personal Concierge -24 X 7
• Enjoy unlimited complimentary airport lounge access domestic and international using Priority Pass. This benefit is also available for add-on Priority Pass holders
• Enjoy wonderful dining benefits with the Good Food Trail program: HDFC Bank x Swiggy Dineout - Good food Trail- Indulge in wonderful discounts by obtaining FLAT 15% EXTRA OFF on dining bills at 35K+ restaurants!
• Get 1% fuel surcharge waiver at fuel stations in India on transactions between Rs. 400 and Rs. 1,00,000
• You can convert big spends into EMI after the purchase
• The credit card is enabled for contactless payments 
• Accidental Air Death cover worth Rs. 3 Crore
• Emergency overseas hospitalization up to Rs. 50 lakhs in case of emergency
• Credit Shield Cover for up to Rs. 9 lakhs
• Obtain 5 Reward Points on every Rs. 150 retail spending including Insurance, Utilities and Education
• Earn up to 10 times Reward Points on travel and shopping spends on Smartbuy 

Pros

• 1% Fuel Surcharge Waiver
• 4 reward points per Rs. 150 on all Retail spends
• Avail loan up to Rs. 5,00,000 on the credit card with flexible tenure from 12 to 60 months

Cons

• No golf benefits
• No international airport lounge access / dining/ movie benefits

Pros

• Unlimited lounge access at domestic and international airports
• Unlimited complimentary golf games at premier golf courses
• Complimentary nights and buffet at participating ITC hotels

Cons

• The card doesn’t offer any yearly or monthly benefits
• No cashback as such
• Joining fee on higher side