We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our site. By continuing you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy.
3 premium Indian credit cards, side by side. Winner in each row is highlighted in yellow.

American Express · American Express
5X rewards on travel; 1X on others — Best for travel · premium · lounge-access.
Annual fee
₹5,000

Visa · AU Small Finance Bank
Lifetime free. 2X rewards on fuel & travel — Best for fuel · travel · lifetime-free.
Annual fee
Lifetime free

Visa · AU Small Finance Bank
5X on top merchants; 2X on others — Best for rewards · premium.
Annual fee
₹3,000
American Express
Annual Fee
₹5,000
Reward Rate
5X rewards on travel; 1X on others
Welcome Benefit
—
AU Small Finance Bank
Annual Fee
Lifetime Free
Reward Rate
2X rewards on fuel & travel
Welcome Benefit
—
AU Small Finance Bank
Annual Fee
₹3,000
Reward Rate
5X on top merchants; 2X on others
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 Travel Credit CardAmerican Express · American Express | AU Aldiyar Credit CardVisa · AU Small Finance Bank | AU Zenith Credit CardVisa · AU Small Finance Bank |
|---|---|---|---|
Card image | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Provider | American Express | AU Small Finance Bank | AU Small Finance Bank |
Card | |||
Annual fee | ₹5,000 | Lifetime FreeBest | ₹3,000 |
Joining fee | ₹5,000 | ₹0Best | ₹3,000 |
Reward rate | 5X rewards on travel; 1X on others | 2X rewards on fuel & travel | 5X on top merchants; 2X on othersBest |
Welcome benefit | — | — | — |
Lifetime free | No | YesBest | No |
Network | American Express | Visa | Visa |
Best for | travel, premium, lounge-access | fuel, travel, lifetime-free | rewards, premium |
Apply |
American Express
5X rewards on travel; 1X on others — Best for travel · premium · lounge-access.
AU Small Finance Bank
Lifetime free. 2X rewards on fuel & travel — Best for fuel · travel · lifetime-free.
AU Small Finance Bank
5X on top merchants; 2X on others — Best for rewards · premium.
Related Guides
In-depth guides on rewards, lounge access, forex and more.
Related Comparisons
Compare any two cards side-by-side across 140+ issuers.