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

American Express · American Express
Lifetime free. 10X on Amazon/Flipkart (cap); 5X on others — Best for online-shopping · lifetime-free.
Annual fee
Lifetime free

Visa · Bank of Baroda
Lifetime free. 2X rewards on fashion & lifestyle — Best for online-shopping · lifestyle.
Annual fee
Lifetime free

Visa · Punjab National Bank
4 reward points per ₹100 — Best for rewards.
Annual fee
₹500
American Express
Annual Fee
Lifetime Free
Reward Rate
10X on Amazon/Flipkart (cap); 5X on others
Welcome Benefit
—
Bank of Baroda
Annual Fee
Lifetime Free
Reward Rate
2X rewards on fashion & lifestyle
Welcome Benefit
—
Punjab National Bank
Annual Fee
₹500
Reward Rate
4 reward points per ₹100
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 SmartEarn Credit CardAmerican Express · American Express | Bank of Baroda Virgo Credit CardVisa · Bank of Baroda | Punjab National Bank Rakshak Credit CardVisa · Punjab National Bank |
|---|---|---|---|
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Provider | American Express | Bank of Baroda | Punjab National Bank |
Card | |||
Annual fee | Lifetime Free | Lifetime Free | ₹500 |
Joining fee | ₹0 | ₹0 | ₹500 |
Reward rate | 10X on Amazon/Flipkart (cap); 5X on others | 2X rewards on fashion & lifestyle | 4 reward points per ₹100Best |
Welcome benefit | — | — | — |
Lifetime free | Yes | Yes | No |
Network | American Express | Visa | Visa |
Best for | online-shopping, lifetime-free | online-shopping, lifestyle | rewards |
Apply |
American Express
Lifetime free. 10X on Amazon/Flipkart (cap); 5X on others — Best for online-shopping · lifetime-free.
Bank of Baroda
Lifetime free. 2X rewards on fashion & lifestyle — Best for online-shopping · lifestyle.
Punjab National Bank
4 reward points per ₹100 — Best for rewards.
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