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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 · SBI Card
2 Travel Credits per ₹200 on travel spends; 1 Travel Credit per ₹200 on other… — Best for .
Annual fee
₹1,499

Visa · Standard Chartered
5x on travel & dining; 1x others — Best for travel · dining · lounge-access.
Annual fee
₹5,000
HDFC Bank
Annual Fee
₹12,500
Reward Rate
5 reward points per ₹150
Welcome Benefit
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SBI Card
Annual Fee
₹1,499
Reward Rate
2 Travel Credits per ₹200 on travel spends; 1 Travel Credit per ₹200 on other spends; Travel Credits can be redeemed for Air Miles / Hotel Points (1 Travel Credit = Re. 1) or for Travel Bookings (1 Travel Credit = ₹0.50)
Welcome Benefit
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Standard Chartered
Annual Fee
₹5,000
Reward Rate
5x on travel & dining; 1x others
Welcome Benefit
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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 | SBI Card MILESMastercard · SBI Card | Standard Chartered Ultimate Credit CardVisa · Standard Chartered |
|---|---|---|---|
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Provider | HDFC Bank | SBI Card | Standard Chartered |
Card | |||
Annual fee | ₹12,500 | ₹1,499Best | ₹5,000 |
Joining fee | ₹12,500 | ₹1,499Best | ₹5,000 |
Reward rate | 5 reward points per ₹150 | 2 Travel Credits per ₹200 on travel spends; 1 Travel Credit per ₹200 on other spends; Travel Credits can be redeemed for Air Miles / Hotel Points (1 Travel Credit = Re. 1) or for Travel Bookings (1 Travel Credit = ₹0.50)Best | 5x on travel & dining; 1x others |
Welcome benefit | — | — | — |
Lifetime free | No | No | No |
Network | Mastercard | Mastercard | Visa |
Best for | premium, lounge-access, travel | — | travel, dining, lounge-access |
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HDFC Bank
5 reward points per ₹150 — Best for premium · lounge-access · travel.
SBI Card
2 Travel Credits per ₹200 on travel spends; 1 Travel Credit per ₹200 on other… — Best for .
Standard Chartered
5x on travel & dining; 1x others — Best for travel · dining · lounge-access.
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