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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 · SBI Card
10X reward points on health — Best for healthcare · rewards.
Annual fee
₹1,499
Visa · Standard Chartered
5% cashback on subscriptions & utilities — Best for bill-payments.
Annual fee
₹1,500
American Express
Annual Fee
Lifetime Free
Reward Rate
1000 bonus points on ₹20K monthly
Welcome Benefit
—
SBI Card
Annual Fee
₹1,499
Reward Rate
10X reward points on health
Welcome Benefit
—
Standard Chartered
Annual Fee
₹1,500
Reward Rate
5% cashback on subscriptions & utilities
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 | SBI Card PulseVisa · SBI Card | Standard Chartered DigiSmart Credit CardVisa · Standard Chartered |
|---|---|---|---|
Card image |  |  |  |
Provider | American Express | SBI Card | Standard Chartered |
Card | |||
Annual fee | Lifetime FreeBest | ₹1,499 | ₹1,500 |
Joining fee | ₹0Best | ₹1,499 | ₹1,500 |
Reward rate | 1000 bonus points on ₹20K monthlyBest | 10X reward points on health | 5% cashback on subscriptions & utilities |
Welcome benefit | — | — | — |
Lifetime free | YesBest | No | No |
Network | American Express | Visa | Visa |
Best for | rewards, lifetime-free | healthcare, rewards | bill-payments |
Apply |
American Express
Lifetime free. 1000 bonus points on ₹20K monthly — Best for rewards · lifetime-free.
SBI Card
10X reward points on health — Best for healthcare · rewards.
Standard Chartered
5% cashback on subscriptions & utilities — Best for bill-payments.
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