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3 premium Indian credit cards, side by side. Winner in each row is highlighted in yellow.
Visa · HDFC Bank
Lifetime free. 1 reward point per ₹100 — Best for fuel · bill-payments.
Annual fee
Lifetime free
Mastercard · ICICI Bank
4 reward points per ₹100 — Best for premium · travel · rewards.
Annual fee
₹12,000
Visa · Yes Bank
12 reward points per ₹200 — Best for premium · rewards.
Annual fee
₹5,000
HDFC Bank
Annual Fee
Lifetime Free
Reward Rate
1 reward point per ₹100
Welcome Benefit
—
ICICI Bank
Annual Fee
₹12,000
Reward Rate
4 reward points per ₹100
Welcome Benefit
—
Yes Bank
Annual Fee
₹5,000
Reward Rate
12 reward points per ₹200
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 Bank IRIS Credit CardVisa · HDFC Bank | ICICI Emeralde Credit CardMastercard · ICICI Bank | Yes Bank YES First Preferred Credit CardVisa · Yes Bank |
|---|---|---|---|
Card image |  |  |  |
Provider | HDFC Bank | ICICI Bank | Yes Bank |
Card | |||
Annual fee | Lifetime FreeBest | ₹12,000 | ₹5,000 |
Joining fee | ₹0Best | ₹12,000 | ₹5,000 |
Reward rate | 1 reward point per ₹100 | 4 reward points per ₹100 | 12 reward points per ₹200Best |
Welcome benefit | — | — | — |
Lifetime free | YesBest | No | No |
Network | Visa | Mastercard | Visa |
Best for | fuel, bill-payments | premium, travel, rewards | premium, rewards |
Apply |
HDFC Bank
Lifetime free. 1 reward point per ₹100 — Best for fuel · bill-payments.
ICICI Bank
4 reward points per ₹100 — Best for premium · travel · rewards.
Yes Bank
12 reward points per ₹200 — Best for premium · rewards.
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