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

Visa · AU Small Finance Bank
Lifetime free. 5X on top merchants; 2X on others — Best for lifetime-free · rewards.
Annual fee
Lifetime free

Mastercard · HDFC Bank
5 reward points per ₹150 — Best for premium · lounge-access · travel.
Annual fee
₹12,500

Visa · Yes Bank
15 reward points per ₹200 — Best for premium · rewards.
Annual fee
₹10,000
AU Small Finance Bank
Annual Fee
Lifetime Free
Reward Rate
5X on top merchants; 2X on others
Welcome Benefit
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HDFC Bank
Annual Fee
₹12,500
Reward Rate
5 reward points per ₹150
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 | AU LifeTime Free Credit CardVisa · AU Small Finance Bank | HDFC Infinia Credit CardMastercard · HDFC Bank | Yes Bank YES First Exclusive Credit CardVisa · Yes Bank |
|---|---|---|---|
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Provider | AU Small Finance Bank | HDFC Bank | Yes Bank |
Card | |||
Annual fee | Lifetime FreeBest | ₹12,500 | ₹10,000 |
Joining fee | ₹0Best | ₹12,500 | ₹10,000 |
Reward rate | 5X on top merchants; 2X on others | 5 reward points per ₹150 | 15 reward points per ₹200Best |
Welcome benefit | — | — | — |
Lifetime free | YesBest | No | No |
Network | Visa | Mastercard | Visa |
Best for | lifetime-free, rewards | premium, lounge-access, travel | premium, rewards |
Apply |
AU Small Finance Bank
Lifetime free. 5X on top merchants; 2X on others — Best for lifetime-free · rewards.
HDFC Bank
5 reward points per ₹150 — Best for premium · lounge-access · travel.
Yes Bank
15 reward points per ₹200 — Best for premium · rewards.
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