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3 premium Indian credit cards, side by side. Winner in each row is highlighted in yellow.
American Express · American Express
1000 bonus points on ₹20K monthly; 1X base — Best for rewards · premium.
Annual fee
₹1,500
Visa · HDFC Bank
5 reward points per ₹150 — Best for online-shopping · lifestyle.
Annual fee
₹500
Mastercard · Standard Chartered
5X on travel & dining — Best for travel · dining.
Annual fee
₹2,500
American Express
Annual Fee
₹1,500
Reward Rate
1000 bonus points on ₹20K monthly; 1X base
Welcome Benefit
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HDFC Bank
Annual Fee
₹500
Reward Rate
5 reward points per ₹150
Welcome Benefit
—
Standard Chartered
Annual Fee
₹2,500
Reward Rate
5X on travel & dining
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 Membership Rewards Credit CardAmerican Express · American Express | HDFC Bank Shopper's Stop Credit CardVisa · HDFC Bank | Standard Chartered Journey Credit CardMastercard · Standard Chartered |
|---|---|---|---|
Card image |  |  |  |
Provider | American Express | HDFC Bank | Standard Chartered |
Card | |||
Annual fee | ₹1,500 | ₹500Best | ₹2,500 |
Joining fee | ₹0Best | ₹500 | ₹2,500 |
Reward rate | 1000 bonus points on ₹20K monthly; 1X baseBest | 5 reward points per ₹150 | 5X on travel & dining |
Welcome benefit | — | — | — |
Lifetime free | No | No | No |
Network | American Express | Visa | Mastercard |
Best for | rewards, premium | online-shopping, lifestyle | travel, dining |
Apply |
American Express
1000 bonus points on ₹20K monthly; 1X base — Best for rewards · premium.
HDFC Bank
5 reward points per ₹150 — Best for online-shopping · lifestyle.
Standard Chartered
5X on travel & dining — Best for travel · dining.
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