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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 · Standard Chartered
Lifetime free. 2X rewards on dining — Best for dining · lifetime-free.
Annual fee
Lifetime free

Visa · Yes Bank
15 reward points per ₹200 — Best for premium · rewards.
Annual fee
₹10,000
American Express
Annual Fee
₹5,000
Reward Rate
5X rewards on travel; 1X on others
Welcome Benefit
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Standard Chartered
Annual Fee
Lifetime Free
Reward Rate
2X rewards on dining
Welcome Benefit
—
Yes Bank
Annual Fee
₹10,000
Reward Rate
15 reward points per ₹200
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 | Standard Chartered Smart Credit CardVisa · Standard Chartered | Yes Bank YES First Exclusive Credit CardVisa · Yes Bank |
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Provider | American Express | Standard Chartered | Yes Bank |
Card | |||
Annual fee | ₹5,000 | Lifetime FreeBest | ₹10,000 |
Joining fee | ₹5,000 | ₹0Best | ₹10,000 |
Reward rate | 5X rewards on travel; 1X on others | 2X rewards on dining | 15 reward points per ₹200Best |
Welcome benefit | — | — | — |
Lifetime free | No | YesBest | No |
Network | American Express | Visa | Visa |
Best for | travel, premium, lounge-access | dining, lifetime-free | premium, rewards |
Apply |
American Express
5X rewards on travel; 1X on others — Best for travel · premium · lounge-access.
Standard Chartered
Lifetime free. 2X rewards on dining — Best for dining · lifetime-free.
Yes Bank
15 reward points per ₹200 — Best for premium · rewards.
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