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

Mastercard · Axis Bank
5 EDGE Miles per ₹100 on travel via SmartHub; 2 elsewhere — 8+8 lounge visits per year
Annual fee
₹5,000

Visa · Kotak Mahindra Bank
5 reward points per ₹100 — Best for premium · rewards.
Annual fee
₹10,000

Visa · SBI Card
5X rewards on medical — Best for healthcare.
Annual fee
₹1,500
Axis Bank
Annual Fee
₹5,000
Reward Rate
5 EDGE miles per ₹100 on travel; 2 elsewhere
Welcome Benefit
5,000 EDGE Miles on first txn within 30 days
Kotak Mahindra Bank
Annual Fee
₹10,000
Reward Rate
5 reward points per ₹100
Welcome Benefit
—
SBI Card
Annual Fee
₹1,500
Reward Rate
5X rewards on medical
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 | Axis Atlas Credit CardMastercard · Axis Bank | Kotak Zenith Credit CardVisa · Kotak Mahindra Bank | SBI Doctor's Credit CardVisa · SBI Card |
|---|---|---|---|
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Provider | Axis Bank | Kotak Mahindra Bank | SBI Card |
Card | |||
Annual fee | ₹5,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹1,500Best |
Joining fee | ₹5,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹1,500Best |
Reward rate | 5 EDGE miles per ₹100 on travel; 2 elsewhereBest | 5 reward points per ₹100 | 5X rewards on medical |
Welcome benefit | 5,000 EDGE Miles on first txn within 30 days | — | — |
Lifetime free | No | No | No |
Network | Mastercard | Visa | Visa |
Best for | travel, miles | premium, rewards | healthcare |
Apply |
Axis Bank
5 EDGE Miles per ₹100 on travel via SmartHub; 2 elsewhere — 8+8 lounge visits per year
Kotak Mahindra Bank
5 reward points per ₹100 — Best for premium · rewards.
SBI Card
5X rewards on medical — Best for healthcare.
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