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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
Visa · HSBC India
3 reward points per ₹100 — Best for premium · rewards.
Annual fee
₹5,000
Visa · HSBC India
Lifetime free. 2X rewards per ₹100 — Best for lifetime-free · rewards.
Annual fee
Lifetime free
Axis Bank
Annual Fee
Lifetime Free
Reward Rate
2X edge miles on ₹20K monthly
Welcome Benefit
—
HSBC India
Annual Fee
₹5,000
Reward Rate
3 reward points per ₹100
Welcome Benefit
—
HSBC India
Annual Fee
Lifetime Free
Reward Rate
2X rewards per ₹100
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 | HSBC Premier Credit CardVisa · HSBC India | HSBC Visa Platinum Credit CardVisa · HSBC India |
|---|---|---|---|
Card image |  |  |  |
Provider | Axis Bank | HSBC India | HSBC India |
Card | |||
Annual fee | Lifetime Free | ₹5,000 | Lifetime Free |
Joining fee | ₹0 | ₹5,000 | ₹0 |
Reward rate | 2X edge miles on ₹20K monthly | 3 reward points per ₹100Best | 2X rewards per ₹100 |
Welcome benefit | — | — | — |
Lifetime free | Yes | No | Yes |
Network | Visa | Visa | Visa |
Best for | miles, rewards | premium, rewards | lifetime-free, rewards |
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Axis Bank
Lifetime free. 2X edge miles on ₹20K monthly — Best for miles · rewards.
HSBC India
3 reward points per ₹100 — Best for premium · rewards.
HSBC India
Lifetime free. 2X rewards per ₹100 — Best for lifetime-free · rewards.
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