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

Visa · HDFC Bank
2 Marriott Bonvoy points per ₹150 — Best for travel · hotels · lounge-access.
Annual fee
₹3,000

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

Mastercard · ICICI Bank
2 reward points per ₹100 — Best for rewards · lifestyle.
Annual fee
₹3,000
HDFC Bank
Annual Fee
₹3,000
Reward Rate
2 Marriott Bonvoy points per ₹150
Welcome Benefit
—
ICICI Bank
Annual Fee
₹12,000
Reward Rate
4 reward points per ₹100
Welcome Benefit
—
ICICI Bank
Annual Fee
₹3,000
Reward Rate
2 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 Bank Marriott Bonvoy Credit CardVisa · HDFC Bank | ICICI Emeralde Credit CardMastercard · ICICI Bank | ICICI Bank Gemstone Credit CardMastercard · ICICI Bank |
|---|---|---|---|
Card image | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Provider | HDFC Bank | ICICI Bank | ICICI Bank |
Card | |||
Annual fee | ₹3,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹3,000 |
Joining fee | ₹3,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹3,000 |
Reward rate | 2 Marriott Bonvoy points per ₹150 | 4 reward points per ₹100Best | 2 reward points per ₹100 |
Welcome benefit | — | — | — |
Lifetime free | No | No | No |
Network | Visa | Mastercard | Mastercard |
Best for | travel, hotels, lounge-access | premium, travel, rewards | rewards, lifestyle |
Apply |
HDFC Bank
2 Marriott Bonvoy points per ₹150 — Best for travel · hotels · lounge-access.
ICICI Bank
4 reward points per ₹100 — Best for premium · travel · rewards.
ICICI Bank
2 reward points per ₹100 — Best for rewards · lifestyle.
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