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3 premium Indian credit cards, side by side. Winner in each row is highlighted in yellow.
Mastercard · Axis Bank
2X rewards on dining — Best for dining.
Annual fee
₹750
Visa · HSBC India
2X reward points per ₹100 — Best for rewards.
Annual fee
₹500
Visa · SBI Card
Welcome gift of 2,500 IndiGo BluChips
Annual fee
Lifetime free
Axis Bank
Annual Fee
₹750
Reward Rate
2X rewards on dining
Welcome Benefit
—
HSBC India
Annual Fee
₹500
Reward Rate
2X reward points per ₹100
Welcome Benefit
—
SBI Card
Annual Fee
Lifetime Free
Reward Rate
2 IndiGo BluChips per ₹100 on IndiGo transactions; 1 BluChip per ₹100 on other spends
Welcome Benefit
Welcome gift of up to 2,500 IndiGo BluChips on joining
Side by side
Every fee, reward and benefit in one place — the winning card in each row is marked with a check.
CategoryFeature | Axis Aura Credit CardMastercard · Axis Bank | HSBC Smart Value Credit CardVisa · HSBC India | IndiGo SBI CardVisa · SBI Card |
|---|---|---|---|
Card image |  |  |  |
Provider | Axis Bank | HSBC India | SBI Card |
Card | |||
Annual fee | ₹750 | ₹500 | Lifetime FreeBest |
Joining fee | ₹750 | ₹500 | ₹0Best |
Reward rate | 2X rewards on dining | 2X reward points per ₹100 | 2 IndiGo BluChips per ₹100 on IndiGo transactions; 1 BluChip per ₹100 on other spendsBest |
Welcome benefit | — | — | Welcome gift of up to 2,500 IndiGo BluChips on joining |
Lifetime free | No | No | YesBest |
Network | Mastercard | Visa | Visa |
Best for | dining | rewards | airlines, travel |
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