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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. 2X edge miles on ₹20K monthly — Best for miles · rewards.
Annual fee
Lifetime free

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

Visa · HDFC Bank
5X rewards on PayZapp — Best for online-shopping · cashback.
Annual fee
₹500
Axis Bank
Annual Fee
Lifetime Free
Reward Rate
2X edge miles on ₹20K monthly
Welcome Benefit
—
HDFC Bank
Annual Fee
₹12,500
Reward Rate
5 reward points per ₹150
Welcome Benefit
—
HDFC Bank
Annual Fee
₹500
Reward Rate
5X rewards on PayZapp
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 Select Credit CardVisa · Axis Bank | HDFC Infinia Credit CardMastercard · HDFC Bank | HDFC Bank PayZapp Credit CardVisa · HDFC Bank |
|---|---|---|---|
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Provider | Axis Bank | HDFC Bank | HDFC Bank |
Card | |||
Annual fee | Lifetime FreeBest | ₹12,500 | ₹500 |
Joining fee | ₹0Best | ₹12,500 | ₹500 |
Reward rate | 2X edge miles on ₹20K monthly | 5 reward points per ₹150Best | 5X rewards on PayZapp |
Welcome benefit | — | — | — |
Lifetime free | YesBest | No | No |
Network | Visa | Mastercard | Visa |
Best for | miles, rewards | premium, lounge-access, travel | online-shopping, cashback |
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Axis Bank
Lifetime free. 2X edge miles on ₹20K monthly — Best for miles · rewards.
HDFC Bank
5 reward points per ₹150 — Best for premium · lounge-access · travel.
HDFC Bank
5X rewards on PayZapp — Best for online-shopping · cashback.
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