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

American Express · American Express
5X on travel; 1X elsewhere — Best for travel · premium.
Annual fee
₹5,000

Visa · HDFC Bank
2 Marriott Bonvoy points per ₹150 — Best for travel · hotels · lounge-access.
Annual fee
₹3,000

Mastercard · ICICI Bank
5X rewards on HPCL fuel spends — Best for fuel.
Annual fee
₹500
American Express
Annual Fee
₹5,000
Reward Rate
5X on travel; 1X elsewhere
Welcome Benefit
—
HDFC Bank
Annual Fee
₹3,000
Reward Rate
2 Marriott Bonvoy points per ₹150
Welcome Benefit
—
ICICI Bank
Annual Fee
₹500
Reward Rate
5X rewards on HPCL fuel 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 Platinum Reserve Credit CardAmerican Express · American Express | HDFC Bank Marriott Bonvoy Credit CardVisa · HDFC Bank | ICICI HPCL Coral Credit CardMastercard · ICICI Bank |
|---|---|---|---|
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Provider | American Express | HDFC Bank | ICICI Bank |
Card | |||
Annual fee | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹500Best |
Joining fee | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹500Best |
Reward rate | 5X on travel; 1X elsewhere | 2 Marriott Bonvoy points per ₹150Best | 5X rewards on HPCL fuel spends |
Welcome benefit | — | — | — |
Lifetime free | No | No | No |
Network | American Express | Visa | Mastercard |
Best for | travel, premium | travel, hotels, lounge-access | fuel |
Apply |
American Express
5X on travel; 1X elsewhere — Best for travel · premium.
HDFC Bank
2 Marriott Bonvoy points per ₹150 — Best for travel · hotels · lounge-access.
ICICI Bank
5X rewards on HPCL fuel spends — Best for fuel.
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