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3 premium Indian credit cards, side by side. Winner in each row is highlighted in yellow.

American Express · American Express
Lifetime free. 1000 bonus points on ₹20K monthly — Best for rewards · lifetime-free.
Annual fee
Lifetime free

Visa · Axis Bank
Lifetime free. 2X edge miles on ₹20K monthly — Best for miles · rewards.
Annual fee
Lifetime free

Mastercard · RBL Bank
5X reward points on all spends — Best for premium · rewards.
Annual fee
₹10,000
American Express
Annual Fee
Lifetime Free
Reward Rate
1000 bonus points on ₹20K monthly
Welcome Benefit
—
Axis Bank
Annual Fee
Lifetime Free
Reward Rate
2X edge miles on ₹20K monthly
Welcome Benefit
—
RBL Bank
Annual Fee
₹10,000
Reward Rate
5X reward points on all spends
Welcome Benefit
—
Side by side
Every fee, reward and benefit in one place — the winning card in each row is marked with a check.
CategoryFeature | Amex Gold Credit CardAmerican Express · American Express | Axis Select Credit CardVisa · Axis Bank | RBL Bank Infinite Credit CardMastercard · RBL Bank |
|---|---|---|---|
Card image | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Provider | American Express | Axis Bank | RBL Bank |
Card | |||
Annual fee | Lifetime Free | Lifetime Free | ₹10,000 |
Joining fee | ₹0 | ₹0 | ₹10,000 |
Reward rate | 1000 bonus points on ₹20K monthlyBest | 2X edge miles on ₹20K monthly | 5X reward points on all spends |
Welcome benefit | — | — | — |
Lifetime free | Yes | Yes | No |
Network | American Express | Visa | Mastercard |
Best for | rewards, lifetime-free | miles, rewards | premium, rewards |
Apply |
American Express
Lifetime free. 1000 bonus points on ₹20K monthly — Best for rewards · lifetime-free.
Axis Bank
Lifetime free. 2X edge miles on ₹20K monthly — Best for miles · rewards.
RBL Bank
5X reward points on all spends — Best for premium · rewards.
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