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

Visa · Axis Bank
4 EDGE Reward Points per Rs 200 (effective 0.4%) — Best for .
Annual fee
₹250

Visa · HSBC India
2X reward points per ₹100 — Best for rewards.
Annual fee
₹500

Visa · Kotak Mahindra Bank
4X rewards on selected spends — Best for rewards · premium.
Annual fee
₹3,000
Axis Bank
Annual Fee
₹250
Reward Rate
4 EDGE Reward Points per Rs 200 (effective 0.4%)
Welcome Benefit
—
HSBC India
Annual Fee
₹500
Reward Rate
2X reward points per ₹100
Welcome Benefit
—
Kotak Mahindra Bank
Annual Fee
₹3,000
Reward Rate
4X rewards on selected spends
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 Bank Pride Platinum Credit CardVisa · Axis Bank | HSBC Smart Value Credit CardVisa · HSBC India | Kotak White Reserve Credit CardVisa · Kotak Mahindra Bank |
|---|---|---|---|
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Provider | Axis Bank | HSBC India | Kotak Mahindra Bank |
Card | |||
Annual fee | ₹250Best | ₹500 | ₹3,000 |
Joining fee | ₹0Best | ₹500 | ₹3,000 |
Reward rate | 4 EDGE Reward Points per Rs 200 (effective 0.4%)Best | 2X reward points per ₹100 | 4X rewards on selected spends |
Welcome benefit | — | — | — |
Lifetime free | No | No | No |
Network | Visa | Visa | Visa |
Best for | — | rewards | rewards, premium |
Apply |
Axis Bank
4 EDGE Reward Points per Rs 200 (effective 0.4%) — Best for .
HSBC India
2X reward points per ₹100 — Best for rewards.
Kotak Mahindra Bank
4X rewards on selected spends — Best for rewards · premium.
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