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

Visa · Axis Bank
Lifetime free. 5% cashback on Google Pay — Best for bill-payments · cashback.
Annual fee
Lifetime free

American Express · ICICI Bank
4 reward points per ₹100 — Best for premium · travel · rewards.
Annual fee
₹6,500

Mastercard · SBI Card
5% cashback on top online brands; 1% on others — Best for cashback · online-shopping.
Annual fee
₹999
Axis Bank
Annual Fee
Lifetime Free
Reward Rate
5% cashback on Google Pay
Welcome Benefit
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ICICI Bank
Annual Fee
₹6,500
Reward Rate
4 reward points per ₹100
Welcome Benefit
—
SBI Card
Annual Fee
₹999
Reward Rate
5% cashback on top online brands; 1% on others
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 Neo Credit CardVisa · Axis Bank | ICICI Sapphiro Credit CardAmerican Express · ICICI Bank | SBI Cashback Credit CardMastercard · SBI Card |
|---|---|---|---|
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Provider | Axis Bank | ICICI Bank | SBI Card |
Card | |||
Annual fee | Lifetime FreeBest | ₹6,500 | ₹999 |
Joining fee | ₹0Best | ₹6,500 | ₹999 |
Reward rate | 5% cashback on Google Pay | 4 reward points per ₹100Best | 5% cashback on top online brands; 1% on others |
Welcome benefit | — | — | — |
Lifetime free | YesBest | No | No |
Network | Visa | American Express | Mastercard |
Best for | bill-payments, cashback | premium, travel, rewards | cashback, online-shopping |
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Axis Bank
Lifetime free. 5% cashback on Google Pay — Best for bill-payments · cashback.
ICICI Bank
4 reward points per ₹100 — Best for premium · travel · rewards.
SBI Card
5% cashback on top online brands; 1% on others — Best for cashback · online-shopping.
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