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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 rewards on travel; 1X on others — Best for travel · premium · lounge-access.
Annual fee
₹5,000
Visa · AU Small Finance Bank
5X on top merchants; 2X on others — Best for rewards · premium.
Annual fee
₹3,000
Visa · Axis Bank
Lifetime free. 2X edge miles on ₹20K monthly — Best for miles · rewards.
Annual fee
Lifetime free
American Express
Annual Fee
₹5,000
Reward Rate
5X rewards on travel; 1X on others
Welcome Benefit
—
AU Small Finance Bank
Annual Fee
₹3,000
Reward Rate
5X on top merchants; 2X on others
Welcome Benefit
—
Axis Bank
Annual Fee
Lifetime Free
Reward Rate
2X edge miles on ₹20K monthly
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 Zenith Credit CardVisa · AU Small Finance Bank | Axis Select Credit CardVisa · Axis Bank |
|---|---|---|---|
Card image |  |  |  |
Provider | American Express | AU Small Finance Bank | Axis Bank |
Card | |||
Annual fee | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | Lifetime FreeBest |
Joining fee | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹0Best |
Reward rate | 5X rewards on travel; 1X on others | 5X on top merchants; 2X on others | 2X edge miles on ₹20K monthlyBest |
Welcome benefit | — | — | — |
Lifetime free | No | No | YesBest |
Network | American Express | Visa | Visa |
Best for | travel, premium, lounge-access | rewards, premium | miles, rewards |
Apply |
American Express
5X rewards on travel; 1X on others — Best for travel · premium · lounge-access.
AU Small Finance Bank
5X on top merchants; 2X on others — Best for rewards · premium.
Axis Bank
Lifetime free. 2X edge miles on ₹20K monthly — Best for miles · rewards.
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