Standard Chartered Smart Credit Card vs Paytm HDFC Bank Credit Card
Joining Fees
₹499
₹500
Editor's Rating
3.67
3.75
Key Features
- 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
- As a Milestone Benefit, avail up to Rs. 1200 cashback annually - 1% Cashback upon spending Rs.10,000 every month (Non-EMI, Non-Wallet and Non-Rental Spends)
- The First Year Fee will get waived upon spending Rs. 30,000 (Non-EMI spends) within the first 90 days. The Renewal Year Fee will get waived upon spending Rs. 50,000 (Non-EMI spends) in the 12 months period. Monthly fee will get waived off on retail spends of Rs. 5000 in a month (Non-EMI spends)
- Avail 3% Cashback on purchases on Paytm [Recharge + Utility + Movies + Mini App]
- Avail 2% Cashback on all other Select Paytm Spends
- Avail 1% Cashback on all other Retail Spends
- Enjoy up to 50 days of interest-free period
- Avail up to 4 complimentary add-on cards
- Zero Lost card liability
- Get 1% fuel surcharge waiver at fuel stations in India on transactions between Rs. 400 and Rs. Rs. 5,000
- Enjoy up to 20% discount on partnered restaurants via Dineout
Editor's Review
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
- The card is most useful for those who use Paytm daily users of Paytm
- Decent cashback and offers on spends made with Paytm
- Enjoy up to 20% discount on partnered restaurants via Dineout
Cons
- No airport lounge access
- No rewards as such
- The cashback obtained on transactions other than the eligible category is relatively low at 1%
