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3 premium Indian credit cards, side by side. Winner in each row is highlighted in yellow.
Visa · HSBC India
2X reward points per ₹100 — Best for rewards.
Annual fee
₹500
Visa · IDFC FIRST Bank
Lifetime free. 3X reward points on all spends — Best for lifetime-free · rewards · beginners.
Annual fee
Lifetime free
Visa · Yes Bank
Lifetime free. 2X reward points on all spends — Best for rewards · lifetime-free.
Annual fee
Lifetime free
HSBC India
Annual Fee
₹500
Reward Rate
2X reward points per ₹100
Welcome Benefit
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IDFC FIRST Bank
Annual Fee
Lifetime Free
Reward Rate
3X reward points on all spends
Welcome Benefit
—
Yes Bank
Annual Fee
Lifetime Free
Reward Rate
2X reward points on all spends
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 | HSBC Smart Value Credit CardVisa · HSBC India | IDFC FIRST Classic Credit CardVisa · IDFC FIRST Bank | Yes Bank YES Prosperity Credit CardVisa · Yes Bank |
|---|---|---|---|
Card image |  |  |  |
Provider | HSBC India | IDFC FIRST Bank | Yes Bank |
Card | |||
Annual fee | ₹500 | Lifetime Free | Lifetime Free |
Joining fee | ₹500 | ₹0 | ₹0 |
Reward rate | 2X reward points per ₹100Best | 3X reward points on all spends | 2X reward points on all spends |
Welcome benefit | — | — | — |
Lifetime free | No | Yes | Yes |
Network | Visa | Visa | Visa |
Best for | rewards | lifetime-free, rewards, beginners | rewards, lifetime-free |
Apply |
HSBC India
2X reward points per ₹100 — Best for rewards.
IDFC FIRST Bank
Lifetime free. 3X reward points on all spends — Best for lifetime-free · rewards · beginners.
Yes Bank
Lifetime free. 2X reward points on all spends — Best for rewards · lifetime-free.
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