Standard Chartered Smart Credit Card vs Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank 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

* Avail 8 Marriott Bonvoy Points per Rs. 150 spent at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy
* Avail 4 Marriott Bonvoy Points per Rs. 150 spent on dining, entertainment, and travel
* Avail 2 Marriott Bonvoy Points per Rs. 150 spent on all other applicable purchases
* Get Complimentary Golf Access 2 per quarter across the globe (Green Fee Waiver)
* Zero Lost card liability
* Foreign Currency Markup is 3.5% on all foreign currency spends
* Enjoy Revolving Credit on Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card at nominal interest rate
* Avail 12 Complimentary domestic and international terminals access within India using the Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card each year
* Avail 12 Complimentary airport lounge access outside India each year
* Get 1 Free Night Award on Eligible Spends of Rs. 6 lakhs in an Anniversary Year
* Get 1 Free Night Award on Eligible Spends of Rs. 9 lakhs in an Anniversary Year
* Get 1 Free Night Award on Eligible Spends of Rs. 15 lakhs in an Anniversary Year
* Avail Delay or loss of checked-in baggage cover of up to $250
* Loss of travel documents cover of up to $250
* Flight delay cover of up to $250
* Air accidental cover of up to $12,500
* Emergency medical expenses cover of up to $18,750
* Credit shield of up to Rs. 100,000
* Loss liability cover of up to Rs. 100,000
* Exclusive Concierge Services
* You can convert big spends into EMI after purchases
*  Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card is enabled for contactless payments

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

* Avail elite privileges on Marriott hotel bookings
* Get international and domestic airport lounges access
* Get access to Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite Status 
* As welcome and milestone benefits, get Free Night Stays at Marriott

Cons

* There are no general travel benefits
* The features to co-branded hotel bookings are limited
* The base reward rate is low
* There’s no Priority Pass membership
* There’s no card renewal benefits or fee waiver option