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

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

Mastercard · ICICI Bank
4 reward points per ₹100 — Best for premium · travel · rewards.
Annual fee
₹12,000

Mastercard · SBI Card
3 reward points per ₹100 — Best for rewards · premium.
Annual fee
₹4,999
HDFC Bank
Annual Fee
₹12,500
Reward Rate
5 reward points per ₹150
Welcome Benefit
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ICICI Bank
Annual Fee
₹12,000
Reward Rate
4 reward points per ₹100
Welcome Benefit
—
SBI Card
Annual Fee
₹4,999
Reward Rate
3 reward points 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 | HDFC Infinia Credit CardMastercard · HDFC Bank | ICICI Emeralde Credit CardMastercard · ICICI Bank | SBI Card SignatureMastercard · SBI Card |
|---|---|---|---|
Card image | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Provider | HDFC Bank | ICICI Bank | SBI Card |
Card | |||
Annual fee | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹4,999Best |
Joining fee | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹4,999Best |
Reward rate | 5 reward points per ₹150Best | 4 reward points per ₹100 | 3 reward points per ₹100 |
Welcome benefit | — | — | — |
Lifetime free | No | No | No |
Network | Mastercard | Mastercard | Mastercard |
Best for | premium, lounge-access, travel | premium, travel, rewards | rewards, premium |
Apply |
HDFC Bank
5 reward points per ₹150 — Best for premium · lounge-access · travel.
ICICI Bank
4 reward points per ₹100 — Best for premium · travel · rewards.
SBI Card
3 reward points per ₹100 — Best for rewards · premium.
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