Standard Chartered Smart Credit Card vs IDFC First Power Plus Credit Card

• Avail an extended interest free credit period for the first 90 days post credit card issuance by paying only the minimum amount due
• Avail 2% cashback on online spends, up to a maximum of Rs 1000 per month
• Special Interest rate for EMI plans with Nil processing fee: Convert the transactions into EMIs at special interest rate of 0.99% per month at 0 processing fees
• Avail 1% cashback on other spends, up to a maximum of Rs 500 per month
• Get supplementary credit card with the same benefits
• Contactless Credit Card
• 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

• Up to 6.5% savings on fuel expenses
• Enjoy 5% savings as Rewards on Grocery and Utility expenses
• Enjoy 5% savings as Rewards on IDFC FIRST FASTag recharge
• Avail 3X Rewards on other retail transactions
• Complimentary Domestic Airport Lounge access, once every quarter, on minimum monthly spends of Rs. 20,000
• Complimentary Roadside Assistance worth Rs. 1,399
• Get 25% off on movie tickets, up to Rs. 100, once every month
• Personal Accident Cover of Rs. 2,00,000 and Lost Card Liability Cover of Rs. 25,000
• EMIfy your purchases and balances and enjoy convenience of payment
• Extend Add-on card to your co-passenger and boost your savings without any extra charges
• Refer your friends and earn up to 10,000 Rewards (2,000 Rewards for every card set-up)
• You can also earn rewards on your UPI Spends

Pros

• Avail 2% cashback on online spends, up to a maximum of Rs 1000 per month, and avail 1% cashback on other spends, up to a maximum of Rs 500 per month
• Convert the transactions into EMIs at special interest rate of 0.99% per month at 0 processing fees
• 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 fuel benefits
• No complimentary airport lounge access

Pros

• With this credit card, you get rewards on UPI transactions also
• The joining fee is affordable
• Up to 6.5% savings on fuel expenses

Cons

• No Golf benefits
• No fuel benefits
• No complimentary international airport lounge access