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HDFC Infinia Metal Edition
Annual fee
₹12,500
#290Rewards rate
₹3.33 - ₹19.16/₹100
#4Joining fee
₹12,500
#290Interest rate
23.88%
#20 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Unlimited domestic & international lounge access via Priority Pass
- 5 Reward Points per Rs.150 spent (Rs.3.33 per Rs.100) - best base rate in India
- 10X rewards on SmartBuy portal (Rs.33.33 per Rs.100)
- Rs.1 per point redemption value on flights & hotels via SmartBuy
- Unlimited complimentary golf games & lessons worldwide
- Rs.3 Crore air accident insurance
- Complimentary Club Marriott membership with dining & stay discounts
- 24x7 Global Personal Concierge service
- Stylish metal card design
Cons
- Rs.12,500 + GST annual fee (though waivable at Rs.10L spend)
- Strictly invite-only, cannot apply directly
- No rewards on fuel, rent, wallet loads, and government transactions
- Grocery, utility, telecom rewards capped at 2,000 RP/month each
- Reward point redemption capped at 2L per cycle
- Not suitable for low spenders
HDFC Diners Club Black Metal Edition
Annual fee
₹10,000
#277Rewards rate
₹3.33 - ₹19.16/₹100
#4Joining fee
₹10,000
#275Interest rate
23.88%
#20 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- 5 reward points per Rs 150 spent (3.33% base reward rate)
- Up to 10X rewards on SmartBuy (33% on hotels)
- Monthly cap of 75,000 reward points (9L annually)
- Unlimited lounge access to 1,300+ lounges worldwide
- Premium metal card construction
- 6 complimentary golf games per quarter (24/year)
- Rs 2 crore air accident insurance
- Rs 50 lakh emergency overseas medical cover
- 5X rewards on Swiggy and Zomato
- 2X rewards on weekend dining
- 10,000 bonus points on Rs 4L quarterly spend
- Welcome benefits: Club Marriott + Amazon Prime + Swiggy One
- BookMyShow Buy 1 Get 1 offer
- Low forex markup of 2%
Cons
- High annual fee of Rs 10,000 + GST
- Very high income requirement (Rs 2.5L/month salaried)
- Limited Diners Club network acceptance
- No rewards on fuel, rent, utility, government transactions
- Requires Rs 8L spend for fee waiver
- SmartBuy capped at 10,000 points monthly
- Weekend dining capped at 1,000 points/day
Axis Atlas
Annual fee
₹5,000
#266Rewards rate
₹0.80 - ₹2.00/₹100
#143Joining fee
₹5,000
#263Interest rate
45.00%
#244 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- 5 EDGE Miles per Rs 100 on travel bookings
- 2 EDGE Miles per Rs 100 on all other spends
- Tier-based lounge access (up to 18 domestic + 12 international)
- Transfer to 20+ airline partners (5:2 ratio)
- Rs 2.5 Cr air accident insurance
- 2,500 welcome EDGE Miles
- Up to 5,000 anniversary EDGE Miles
- Lost baggage cover up to $500
Cons
- High forex markup of 3.5%
- No fee waiver option
- Many excluded categories (fuel, rent, utilities, gold)
- Rs 2L monthly cap on accelerated miles
- High interest rate at 45% annual
- Concierge service discontinued
Axis Magnus
Annual fee
₹12,500
#290Rewards rate
₹2.40 - ₹8.50/₹100
#13Joining fee
₹12,500
#290Interest rate
42.58%
#234 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Unlimited domestic and international lounge access
- Excellent rewards on Travel Edge portal (up to 12% value)
- Welcome benefit worth Rs 12,500 (flight ticket/voucher)
- Accelerated rewards above Rs 1.5L monthly spend
- Transfer to airline/hotel partners at 5:2 ratio
- Low 2% forex markup
- No cash withdrawal fee
- Up to 30% dining discounts via EazyDiner
Cons
- High annual fee of Rs 12,500
- Very high spend threshold (Rs 25L) for fee waiver
- Lounge access requires Rs 50K spend in previous 3 months
- BOGO movies and concierge removed in 2024
- 5:2 transfer ratio (not the best)
- Guest lounge visits reduced to 4/year
- NO rewards on: Insurance, Fuel, Gold/Jewelry, Government, Utility/Telecom
- Rent payments capped at Rs 50K/month for rewards
- Transfer cap: 1L to Group A partners, 4L to Group B partners annually
American Express Platinum
Annual fee
₹60,000
#304Rewards rate
₹1.00 - ₹5.00/₹100
#49Joining fee
₹60,000
#303Interest rate
42.00%
#108 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Annual fee waiver on spending ₹1900000
- Unlimited international lounge access
- Unlimited domestic lounge access
- Comprehensive insurance coverage up to ₹11 crore
- Complimentary golf privileges
- Spa and wellness benefits
Cons
- High annual fee of ₹60000 may not suit everyone
- Significant joining fee of ₹60000
- High forex markup of 3.50% on international transactions
- High interest rate of 42.00% on revolving credit
- High income requirement of ₹150K per month
American Express Platinum Charge
Annual fee
₹60,000
#304Rewards rate
₹1.00 - ₹5.00/₹100
#49Joining fee
₹60,000
#303Interest rate
42.00%
#108 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Exceptional travel benefits, Centurion lounge access, hotel elite status, concierge
Cons
- Highest fee in market, charge card not credit card, limited acceptance
HDFC Regalia
Annual fee
₹2,500
#227Rewards rate
₹1.33 - ₹9.16/₹100
#12Joining fee
₹2,500
#228Interest rate
41.88%
#88 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- 4 RP per Rs 150 (2.67% return), 10X on SmartBuy, Priority Pass international lounge, Rs 15K milestone rewards, Good forex 2%
Cons
- Lounge access now spend-based (Rs 1L/quarter), High income requirement Rs 1L/month, 4K cap on accelerated rewards
HDFC Regalia Gold
Annual fee
₹2,500
#227Rewards rate
₹1.33 - ₹5.83/₹100
#40Joining fee
₹2,500
#228Interest rate
43.20%
#237 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Affordable annual fee of Rs 2,500
- Rs 2,500 welcome voucher covers first year fee
- 12 domestic lounge visits per year
- 6 international Priority Pass visits
- 5X rewards on lifestyle brands (Myntra, Nykaa, Reliance Digital)
- Up to Rs 16,000 milestone benefits annually
- Swiggy One + MMT Black Gold on Rs 1L spend
- Rs 1 crore air accident insurance
- Rs 15 lakh overseas medical cover
- Low 2% forex markup
Cons
- Lower base reward rate (4 points per Rs 150)
- Point value only Rs 0.50 (vs Rs 1 for premium cards)
- Priority Pass visits charged if used in India
- Limited to 6 international lounge visits
- 5,000 points cap on lifestyle brands monthly
- 50,000 points monthly redemption cap on SmartBuy
- Rs 99 redemption fee per transaction
ICICI Sapphiro
Annual fee
₹3,500
#254Rewards rate
₹0.50 - ₹1.00/₹100
#190Joining fee
₹6,500
#271Interest rate
40.80%
#68 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Welcome vouchers worth Rs 13,000+ on joining
- 4 domestic lounge visits per quarter (with Rs 75K spend)
- 2 international lounge visits per year
- 4 complimentary golf rounds per month
- BookMyShow Buy 1 Get 1 offer (Rs 500 off)
- 15% dining discounts
- Rs 3 Cr air accident cover
- Milestone rewards up to 20,000 points/year
Cons
- High joining fee of Rs 6,500 + GST
- Domestic lounge requires Rs 75K quarterly spend
- High forex markup of 3.5%
- Low point value (Rs 0.25 per point)
- Complex reward structure
Axis Bank Reserve
Annual fee
₹50,000
#300Rewards rate
₹1.50 - ₹3.00/₹100
#101Joining fee
₹50,000
#298Interest rate
42.58%
#234 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Unlimited domestic & international lounge access. 50 complimentary golf rounds annually. Premium memberships (Club Marriott, EazyDiner Prime, Accor Plus). 3% rewards on international spends. VIP airport assistance & luxury transfers. Metal card design
Cons
- Very high annual fee of Rs 50,000. Invite-only availability. Requires Rs 35L spend for fee waiver. Not suitable for domestic-focused users. Complex reward redemption
IndusInd Legend
Annual fee
₹10,000
#277Rewards rate
₹2.00 - ₹5.00/₹100
#49Joining fee
₹10,000
#275Interest rate
42.00%
#108 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Exceptional rewards, unlimited Priority Pass, personal concierge, golf access
Cons
- Very high fee, invite-only, limited availability
Standard Chartered Ultimate
Annual fee
₹5,000
#266Rewards rate
₹3.75 - ₹6.25/₹100
#30Joining fee
₹5,000
#263Interest rate
41.40%
#82 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Excellent miles earning, unlimited lounge, travel benefits, golf
Cons
- Invite-only, moderate forex markup
Kotak Privy League Signature
Annual fee
₹10,000
#277Rewards rate
₹1.00 - ₹4.00/₹100
#91Joining fee
₹10,000
#275Interest rate
42.00%
#108 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Annual fee waiver on spending ₹400000
- 4 complimentary international lounge visits per year
- Generous 12 domestic lounge visits per year
- Comprehensive insurance coverage up to ₹2 crore
- 24x7 dedicated concierge service
- Extended interest-free period of 50 days
Cons
- High annual fee of ₹10000 may not suit everyone
- Significant joining fee of ₹10000
- High forex markup of 3.50% on international transactions
- High interest rate of 42.00% on revolving credit
- High income requirement of ₹100K per month
HDFC Diners Club Privilege
Annual fee
₹2,500
#227Rewards rate
₹1.33 - ₹3.33/₹100
#96Joining fee
₹2,500
#228Interest rate
41.40%
#82 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Good reward rate, complimentary lounge access, golf privileges, milestone benefits
Cons
- Diners Club not accepted everywhere, lower value than Black variant
HDFC Diners Club Privilege Plus
Annual fee
₹2,500
#227Rewards rate
₹1.33 - ₹3.33/₹100
#96Joining fee
₹2,500
#228Interest rate
N/A
Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Annual fee waiver on spending ₹300000
- Good reward rate of up to ₹6.67 per ₹100
- 8 complimentary international lounge visits per year
- Comprehensive insurance coverage up to ₹1 crore
Cons
- Reward rates vary significantly across categories
- High forex markup of 3.50% on international transactions
- High income requirement of ₹480K per month
American Express Centurion
Annual fee
₹2,50,000
#306Rewards rate
₹2.00/₹100
#143Joining fee
₹8,00,000
#307Interest rate
N/A
#1 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Unlimited international lounge access
- Comprehensive insurance coverage up to ₹15 crore
- Complimentary golf privileges
- Spa and wellness benefits
- 24x7 dedicated concierge service
- Extended interest-free period of 52 days
Cons
- High annual fee of ₹250000 may not suit everyone
- Significant joining fee of ₹800000
- High income requirement of ₹1000K per month
- Invite-only card - not available for direct application
Axis Bank Burgundy Private
Annual fee
₹50,000
#300Rewards rate
₹1.50/₹100
#166Joining fee
₹50,000
#298Interest rate
19.56%
#18 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- 0% forex markup - first in India
- 15 EDGE Points per Rs.200 (1.5% base, up to 6% on travel)
- Unlimited Priority Pass for primary + add-on cards
- 50 complimentary golf rounds per year
- Rs.4.5 crore air accident insurance
- Zero cash withdrawal interest until due date
- No late payment charges
- 8 airport concierge visits
- Club Marriott + Taj Epicure + ALL Accor memberships
Cons
- Rs.50,000 fees (waived for Burgundy clients only)
- Requires Rs.5 crore relationship or Rs.10L monthly salary
- 15L annual points transfer cap
- Points expire 30 days after card closure
- Rent rewards capped at Rs.1L/month
- Insurance capped at 6,000 points/month
Axis Bank Privilege
Annual fee
₹1,500
#206Rewards rate
₹0.50/₹100
#238Joining fee
₹1,500
#207Interest rate
40.80%
#68 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Good lounge access, lifestyle benefits, movie offers
Cons
- Average reward value compared to Magnus/Reserve
ICICI Rubyx
Annual fee
₹2,000
#221Rewards rate
₹0.50 - ₹1.00/₹100
#190Joining fee
₹3,000
#248Interest rate
42.00%
#108 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Rs 5,250 welcome vouchers. 2 domestic lounge visits per quarter. Up to 15,000 bonus points on milestones. Golf rounds on spend. Rs 1 Cr air accident cover. 24x7 concierge service
Cons
- Lounge access requires Rs 75K quarterly spend. Low base reward rate of 0.5%. 3.5% forex markup. Only 2 golf rounds per month max
IndusInd Pioneer Heritage
Annual fee
₹25,000
#297Rewards rate
₹1.00 - ₹2.50/₹100
#114Joining fee
₹1,00,000
#305Interest rate
46.00%
#260 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- 0% forex markup on international transactions
- 1 RP = Rs.1 or 1 Airmile value
- 2.5X rewards on international spends
- Welcome vouchers worth Rs.1 lakh
- Rs.2.5 crore personal accident cover
- Rs.5,000 Luxe gift card for luxury brands
- Priority Pass (Visa variant)
- No late payment or overlimit fees
- Free cash advances
Cons
- Rs.1 lakh joining fee is highest in category
- Requires Rs.10L AQB or Rs.30L NRV
- Only 2 lounge visits per quarter (non-metal)
- InterMiles redemption discontinued
- Golf benefits reduced from March 2025
- ITC Club Culinaire discontinued Oct 2025
RBL World Safari
Annual fee
₹3,000
#248Rewards rate
₹1.00 - ₹2.50/₹100
#114Joining fee
₹3,000
#248Interest rate
N/A
Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Annual fee waiver on spending ₹300000
- Generous 8 domestic lounge visits per year
- Good insurance coverage up to ₹50 lakh
Cons
- High forex markup of 3.50% on international transactions
- High income requirement of ₹600K per month
YES First Exclusive
Annual fee
₹2,500
#227Rewards rate
₹2.00 - ₹4.00/₹100
#91Joining fee
₹2,500
#228Interest rate
42.00%
#108 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Excellent reward rate, low forex markup, unlimited lounge, golf
Cons
- Higher annual fee, YES Bank perception
HDFC Regalia First
Annual fee
₹1,000
#183Rewards rate
₹1.07/₹100
#188Joining fee
₹1,000
#183Interest rate
41.40%
#82 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Low annual fee, good reward rate, lounge access, milestone benefits
Cons
- Lower reward point value, fewer benefits than full Regalia
FIRST Wealth
Annual fee
₹10,000
#277Rewards rate
₹3.00 - ₹7.50/₹100
#14Joining fee
₹10,000
#275Interest rate
9.00%
#3 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Annual fee waiver on spending ₹500000
- 12 complimentary international lounge visits per year
- Unlimited domestic lounge access
- Good insurance coverage up to ₹52 lakh
- 24x7 dedicated concierge service
- Extended interest-free period of 50 days
Cons
- High annual fee of ₹10000 may not suit everyone
- Significant joining fee of ₹10000
- High income requirement of ₹100K per month
- Invite-only card - not available for direct application
Kotak Royale Signature
Annual fee
₹1,999
#215Rewards rate
₹0.50 - ₹1.50/₹100
#166Joining fee
₹1,999
#216Interest rate
N/A
Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Annual fee waiver on spending ₹200000
- Generous 8 domestic lounge visits per year
- Contactless payment enabled for quick transactions
- Easy EMI conversion facility available
- Add-on cards available for family members
Cons
- High forex markup of 3.50% on international transactions
- High income requirement of ₹600K per month
SBI Aurum
Annual fee
₹9,999
#276Rewards rate
₹1.00/₹100
#190Joining fee
₹9,999
#273Interest rate
42.00%
#108 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Unlimited international lounge access. Up to Rs 35,000 in milestone vouchers. 16 golf rounds + 12 lessons annually. Low 1.99% forex markup. 4 BookMyShow tickets monthly. Club Marriott and WSJ memberships
Cons
- Only 1% base reward rate. High Rs 12L spend for fee waiver. Invite-only availability. No rewards on fuel and utilities. Annual fee of Rs 9,999
ICICI Emeralde
Annual fee
₹12,000
#288Rewards rate
₹1.00 - ₹3.00/₹100
#101Joining fee
₹12,000
#287Interest rate
23.88%
#20 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Unlimited domestic & international lounge access. Up to 12X rewards on hotel bookings via iShop. Low 1.5% forex markup. Rs 750 off on BookMyShow. Golf rounds based on spend. Rs 3 Cr air accident cover. Cancellation refund up to Rs 12,000
Cons
- High income requirement (Rs 2L/month salaried). Low base reward value of Rs 0.25. Annual fee of Rs 12,000. Requires Rs 10L spend for fee waiver. Lounge access only for primary cardholder
Axis Bank Vistara Infinite
Annual fee
₹10,000
#277Rewards rate
₹2.00 - ₹5.50/₹100
#42Joining fee
₹10,000
#275Interest rate
40.80%
#68 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Excellent miles earning, complimentary flights, lounge access, club vistara upgrades
Cons
- High fee, miles only valuable for Vistara travel
Vistara Signature
Annual fee
₹3,000
#248Rewards rate
₹1.50 - ₹2.25/₹100
#141Joining fee
₹3,000
#248Interest rate
40.80%
#68 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- ['Complimentary Premium Economy ticket as welcome benefit', 'Up to 4 additional tickets through milestone spends', 'Maharaja Club Silver membership included', '8 domestic lounge visits per year', '3 complimentary golf rounds annually']
Cons
- ['Not accepting new applications currently', 'Lounge access requires Rs 50,000 quarterly spend', 'Limited international travel benefits', 'Lower point value compared to premium cards']
American Express Platinum Reserve
Annual fee
₹5,000
#266Rewards rate
₹1.00 - ₹5.00/₹100
#49Joining fee
₹5,000
#263Interest rate
42.00%
#108 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Annual fee waiver on spending ₹200000
- 2 complimentary international lounge visits per year
- Comprehensive insurance coverage up to ₹1 crore
- 24x7 dedicated concierge service
- Extended interest-free period of 52 days
Cons
- High annual fee of ₹5000 may not suit everyone
- Significant joining fee of ₹5000
- Limited lounge access (6 visits per year)
- High forex markup of 3.50% on international transactions
- High interest rate of 42.00% on revolving credit
American Express Gold Charge Card
Annual fee
₹4,500
#258Rewards rate
₹1.00/₹100
#190Joining fee
₹1,000
#183Interest rate
N/A
Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Good insurance coverage up to ₹50 lakh
- Contactless payment enabled for quick transactions
- Easy EMI conversion facility available
- Add-on cards available for family members
Cons
- No complimentary lounge access
- High forex markup of 3.50% on international transactions
- High income requirement of ₹600K per month
YES First Preferred
Annual fee
₹2,999
#236Rewards rate
₹0.50 - ₹2.00/₹100
#143Joining fee
₹2,999
#236Interest rate
41.88%
#88 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Annual fee waiver on spending ₹200000
- Extended interest-free period of 50 days
- Contactless payment enabled for quick transactions
- Easy EMI conversion facility available
- Add-on cards available for family members
Cons
- Limited lounge access (4 visits per year)
- High forex markup of 3.50% on international transactions
- High interest rate of 41.88% on revolving credit
YES First Preferred Plus
Annual fee
₹4,999
#260Rewards rate
₹0.75 - ₹3.00/₹100
#101Joining fee
₹4,999
#258Interest rate
41.88%
#88 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Annual fee waiver on spending ₹300000
- 4 complimentary international lounge visits per year
- Generous 8 domestic lounge visits per year
- 24x7 dedicated concierge service
- Low forex markup of 2.00% - great for international spends
- Extended interest-free period of 50 days
Cons
- High interest rate of 41.88% on revolving credit
- Reward points may have limited redemption options
AmpliFi
Annual fee
FREE
#1Rewards rate
₹1.00 - ₹5.00/₹100
#49Joining fee
₹2,000
#223Interest rate
42.00%
#108 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Lifetime free - no annual or joining fee
- Annual fee waiver on spending ₹250000
- Contactless payment enabled for quick transactions
- Easy EMI conversion facility available
Cons
- Limited lounge access (4 visits per year)
- High interest rate of 42.00% on revolving credit
YES Elite
Annual fee
₹3,999
#255Rewards rate
₹0.67 - ₹2.00/₹100
#143Joining fee
₹3,999
#255Interest rate
41.88%
#88 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Annual fee waiver on spending ₹250000
- 24x7 dedicated concierge service
- Extended interest-free period of 50 days
Cons
- Limited lounge access (6 visits per year)
- High interest rate of 41.88% on revolving credit
HDFC BizBlack
Annual fee
₹10,000
#277Rewards rate
₹3.33 - ₹10.00/₹100
#11Joining fee
₹10,000
#275Interest rate
23.88%
#20 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- 5 reward points per Rs 150 spent (3.33% base reward rate)
- 5X accelerated rewards on spends over Rs 50K/cycle
- Up to 150,000 reward points per statement cycle
- Unlimited domestic and international lounge access
- Priority Pass membership (1,000+ lounges)
- 6 complimentary golf games per quarter (24/year)
- 24/7 exclusive concierge service
- Club Marriott + Taj vouchers worth Rs 5K welcome benefit
- Rs 5K voucher for every Rs 5L spend
- Low forex markup of 2%
- 55 days interest-free period
- Rs 9L credit liability cover
Cons
- High annual fee of Rs 10,000 + GST
- High income requirement (ITR Rs 30L+)
- For business/self-employed only (not salaried)
- Limited Diners Club merchant acceptance
- No rewards on fuel, wallet, rent, education, EMI
- 1% charge on gaming spends over Rs 10K/month (from July 2025)
Primus
Annual fee
₹3,54,000
#307Rewards rate
₹5.00/₹100
#49Joining fee
₹5,90,000
#306Interest rate
12.68%
#17 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Unlimited international lounge access
- Unlimited domestic lounge access
- Comprehensive insurance coverage up to ₹6 crore
- Complimentary golf privileges
- 24x7 dedicated concierge service
- Extended interest-free period of 50 days
Cons
- High annual fee of ₹354000 may not suit everyone
- Significant joining fee of ₹590000
- High income requirement of ₹1000K per month
- Invite-only card - not available for direct application
Axis Bank Signature
Annual fee
₹1,999
#215Rewards rate
₹0.80 - ₹2.00/₹100
#143Joining fee
₹1,999
#216Interest rate
N/A
Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Annual fee waiver on spending ₹200000
- Generous 8 domestic lounge visits per year
- Contactless payment enabled for quick transactions
- Easy EMI conversion facility available
- Add-on cards available for family members
Cons
- High forex markup of 3.50% on international transactions
- High income requirement of ₹600K per month
Axis Bank Select
Annual fee
₹3,000
#248Rewards rate
₹0.62/₹100
#234Joining fee
₹3,000
#248Interest rate
40.80%
#68 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Good lounge access, entertainment benefits, dining offers
Cons
- Higher fee, lower value than Magnus tier
HSBC TravelOne
Annual fee
₹2,999
#236Rewards rate
₹1.00 - ₹2.50/₹100
#114Joining fee
₹2,999
#236Interest rate
42.00%
#108 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Annual fee waiver on spending ₹200000
- 4 complimentary international lounge visits per year
- Generous 8 domestic lounge visits per year
- Good insurance coverage up to ₹75 lakh
- 24x7 dedicated concierge service
- Low forex markup of 2.00% - great for international spends
Cons
- High interest rate of 42.00% on revolving credit
- Reward points may have limited redemption options
BOBCARD Eterna Credit Card
Annual fee
FREE
#1Rewards rate
₹0.75 - ₹3.75/₹100
#94Joining fee
FREE
#1Interest rate
39.00%
#64 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Lifetime free till 31st Dec 2025
- 5X rewards on dining, travel, online shopping & international spends
- 15 reward points per Rs.100 on accelerated categories (3.75% value)
- Unlimited complimentary domestic airport lounge access
- Rs.1 crore air accident insurance coverage
- Rs.10 lakh non-air accident insurance
- Low 2% forex markup fee
- 10,000 bonus points on Rs.50K spend in 60 days
- 20,000 bonus points on Rs.5L annual spend
- 6-month FitPass Pro membership worth Rs.15,000
- Buy-one-get-one movie tickets (up to Rs.250/month)
- 1% fuel surcharge waiver (Rs.400-Rs.5,000, max Rs.250/cycle)
- Up to 3 lifetime free add-on cards
- Zero lost card liability protection
- Smart EMI conversion (6-48 months)
- Available on Visa, Mastercard & RuPay networks
- Lower interest rate at 39% p.a.
Cons
- High Rs.2,499 joining and annual fee (after free period)
- Lounge access requires Rs.40,000 quarterly spend from Jan 2025
- 5X rewards capped at 5,000 points per statement cycle
- High Rs.12 lakh annual income requirement
- Minimum CIBIL score of 750 required
- No rewards on fuel, wallet loads, rent & utility payments
- Joining fee refund requires Rs.25K spend in 60 days
- Annual fee waiver needs Rs.2.5L annual spend
- Cash advance fee 2.5% or Rs.500, whichever higher
- No international lounge access or Priority Pass
- No concierge services for premium tier
- Movie offer limited to once per month
- Limited to Rs.5 lakh maximum credit limit
Prive
Annual fee
FREE
#1Rewards rate
₹1.60 - ₹6.50/₹100
#28Joining fee
FREE
#1Interest rate
23.88%
#20 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Lifetime free for HSBC Jade customers
- Unlimited airport lounge access worldwide
- 5X rewards on travel and dining
- Dedicated relationship manager
- Visa Infinite benefits included
- Complimentary golf and spa access
- Meet and greet at airports
Cons
- Invite-only for Jade banking customers
- Requires very high net worth
- Limited to HSBC relationship
- Standard forex markup of 3.5%
- Lower point value compared to competitors
Priority Visa Infinite
Annual fee
FREE
#1Rewards rate
₹0.50 - ₹1.25/₹100
#175Joining fee
FREE
#1Interest rate
45.00%
#244 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Lifetime free for Priority Banking customers
- 16 domestic + 24 international lounges per year
- Complimentary Priority Pass
- 2 golf games + 1 coaching per month
- 24/7 Global Concierge
- Rs.1.2 Cr air accident + USD 25k medical
- 5X on international and fashion spends
Cons
- Exclusive to Priority Banking only
- Requires Rs.30-50L AUM or Rs.3L salary
- High 3.5% forex markup
- Low point value of Rs.0.25
- Modest 2X base rate
IDFC FIRST Private
Annual fee
₹50,000
#300Rewards rate
₹6.67 - ₹22.50/₹100
#3Joining fee
₹50,000
#298Interest rate
9.00%
#3 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Industry-lowest 9% APR interest rate
- 0% forex markup on international transactions
- 10X rewards (up to 60X on hotel bookings via app)
- 1 RP = Rs.1 value on travel redemptions
- Unlimited domestic + international lounge access
- Unlimited golf in India + international
- 0% cash advance interest (up to 48 days)
- No late payment or overlimit fees
- Club ITC Culinaire + Accor Plus memberships
Cons
- Rs.50,000 joining + annual fee (Rs.1 lakh first year)
- Invite-only for Private Banking customers
- Rs.40L annual spend needed for ITC membership renewal
- Redemption capped at 70% of booking value
- 3L points annual/1.5L monthly redemption cap
- Spa access discontinued Dec 2025
YES Private
Annual fee
₹10,000
#277Rewards rate
₹2.00 - ₹5.00/₹100
#49Joining fee
₹50,000
#298Interest rate
21.00%
#19 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Exceptional 0.5% forex markup - lowest in India
- 40 RP per Rs.200 on international (20% rate)
- 16 RP per Rs.200 on domestic (8% rate)
- Unlimited lounge access via LoungeKey (850+ lounges)
- Rs.5 crore air accident insurance
- Rs.1 crore overseas medical coverage
- 12 golf rounds + 12 lessons per year
- 24x7 Mastercard World Elite concierge
- No cash advance, late payment or overlimit fees
Cons
- Rs.50,000 joining fee is substantial
- Invite-only requiring Rs.5 crore relationship
- Reward point value reduced to Rs.0.15 for vouchers
- Monthly redemption caps (6 lakh points)
- Point value devalued from Rs.0.25 in 2024
- Requires Rs.3 crore liability relationship minimum
Avios Visa Infinite (British Airways)
Annual fee
₹5,000
#266Rewards rate
₹0.32 - ₹1.95/₹100
#159Joining fee
₹10,000
#275Interest rate
36.00%
#45 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- 20,000 Avios welcome bonus on card activation
- Up to 36,000 milestone bonus Avios annually
- 6X Avios at preferred international destinations
- 5X Avios on British Airways and Qatar Airways bookings
- Low 1.5% forex markup at preferred destinations
- International meet & greet at 30+ major airports
- Priority Pass with 8 lounge visits per year
- Comprehensive travel insurance (USD 25,000 medical)
- 24/7 concierge with elderly care assistance
- 10% discount on Qatar Airways flights
- Fuel surcharge waiver of 1% (uncapped)
- Metal card with premium design
Cons
- High joining fee of Rs.10,000 despite reduction
- Limited to British Airways and Qatar Airways Avios only
- Requires Rs.16 lakh annual spend for full milestone benefits
- Air accident insurance discontinued from Dec 2025
- Qatar Gold membership benefit removed
- Priority Pass limited to 2 visits per quarter
- Low base earning rate (1 Avios per Rs.200)
- High taxes and surcharges on Avios redemptions
- Complex eligibility criteria
- Customer service issues reported by users
Premier Mastercard
Annual fee
₹20,000
#295Rewards rate
₹1.20 - ₹4.80/₹100
#86Joining fee
₹12,000
#287Interest rate
41.88%
#88 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Extremely low 0.99% forex markup - best for intl
- Unlimited domestic and international lounge access
- High 3% base reward rate on all spends
- 1:1 transfer to 20+ airline/hotel programs
- Welcome benefits worth Rs.30,000+
- Premium metal card with Mastercard World benefits
- Complimentary Taj Epicure and EazyDiner Prime
- 24 golf lessons and premium course access
- 52 days interest-free period
Cons
- Exclusive to HSBC Premier customers only
- High fees: Rs.12K joining + Rs.20K annual
- Monthly cap on utility/tax/insurance rewards
- No spending-based fee waiver
- Point value lower than Infinia
- Limited transfer partners vs HDFC/Axis
Emirates Skywards ICICI Emeralde
Annual fee
₹10,000
#277Rewards rate
₹2.50/₹100
#114Joining fee
₹10,000
#275Interest rate
42.00%
#108 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- 2.5 Skywards Miles per Rs 100 spend - excellent for Emirates flyers
- 10,000 Skywards Miles as welcome and renewal benefit
- Complimentary Emirates Skywards Silver Tier membership
- Emirates Gold Tier on Rs 15 lakh annual spend with min Rs 50K on Emirates
- Unlimited domestic lounges + Priority Pass for international
- Buy 1 Get 1 on movies via BookMyShow (Rs 750 cap)
Cons
- Rs 10,000 annual fee with no waiver option
- 3.5% forex markup is high for travel card
- Only 1 Skyward Mile per Rs 100 on insurance/utilities
- Best value only for frequent Emirates flyers
Axis Bank Samsung Infinite
Annual fee
₹10,000
#277Rewards rate
₹0.50 - ₹7.50/₹100
#14Joining fee
₹10,000
#275Interest rate
40.80%
#68 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Annual fee waiver on spending ₹600000
- Comprehensive insurance coverage up to ₹2 crore
- 24x7 dedicated concierge service
- Low forex markup of 2.00% - great for international spends
- Extended interest-free period of 50 days
Cons
- High annual fee of ₹10000 may not suit everyone
- Significant joining fee of ₹10000
- No complimentary lounge access
- High interest rate of 40.80% on revolving credit
Icon Credit Card
Annual fee
₹5,000
#266Rewards rate
₹0.50 - ₹5.00/₹100
#49Joining fee
₹5,000
#263Interest rate
47.88%
#267 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- 20,000 welcome bonus reward points (Rs.5,000 value)
- 20 reward points per Rs.100 on international & weekend dining (5% return)
- 45,000 milestone bonus points per year (worth Rs.11,250)
- 2 domestic lounge visits per quarter (8 per year)
- 1,400+ international lounges via Priority Pass
- 12 complimentary golf lessons annually (1 per month)
- 4 complimentary golf rounds + 50% off beyond 4 rounds
- 1+1 BookMyShow movie tickets (up to Rs.200, twice monthly)
- Rs.200/month fuel surcharge waiver
- 24/7 concierge services
- Comprehensive travel insurance coverage
- Flight delay and lost baggage insurance
Cons
- Rs.5,000 + GST joining and annual fee
- Lounge access requires Rs.35,000 quarterly spend
- 10X rewards capped at 2,000 points/month per category
- High APR of 47.88% per annum
- Forex markup of 3.5%
- Rs.99 + GST reward redemption fee
- Welcome bonus not equal to annual fee (only Rs.5,000 value)
- International lounge access charged at $35 per visit
- Limited reward rate on base spends (2 points/Rs.100)
- No annual fee waiver option available
InterMiles Odyssey Visa
Annual fee
₹4,000
#257Rewards rate
₹0.90 - ₹2.40/₹100
#138Joining fee
₹10,000
#275Interest rate
46.00%
#260 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- 15,000 welcome InterMiles + vouchers worth Rs.3,000
- 5,000 renewal bonus InterMiles annually
- Up to 8 InterMiles per Rs.100 on weekend bookings
- 6 InterMiles per Rs.100 on flights & hotels (weekdays)
- 4 InterMiles per Rs.100 on weekend retail spends
- Priority Pass membership with access to 600+ lounges
- 2 complimentary Visa lounge visits per quarter
- Complimentary air accident insurance up to Rs.25 lakhs
- 24/7 concierge and auto assist services
- 1% fuel surcharge waiver across India
- BookMyShow 1+1 movie ticket offer (2 tickets/month)
- Travel insurance: lost baggage, delayed baggage
- Zero liability on unauthorized transactions
- Add-on cards at no cost
Cons
- Card discontinued as of August 2024
- High joining fee of Rs.10,000 + GST (Rs.11,800 total)
- Annual fee of Rs.4,000 + GST (Rs.4,720 total)
- InterMiles earning capped at 75,000 per year
- Uncapping fee of Rs.10,000 + GST is very expensive
- High interest rate of 46% annually (3.83% p.m.)
- InterMiles value lower than airline miles (0.25-0.40)
- Rewards discontinued effective Jan 2025
- No complimentary Priority Pass lounge visits (cost included)
- Limited to InterMiles redemption options only
- High forex markup of 3.5%
- Minimum income requirement
Pinnacle
Annual fee
₹15,000
#293Rewards rate
₹5.00/₹100
#49Joining fee
₹15,000
#293Interest rate
42.00%
#108 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- No renewal fee after Rs 15K joining. Priority Pass membership. 2.5X on e-commerce. BOGO movies up to Rs 600/month. Monthly golf benefits. Rs 1 Cr air accident cover
Cons
- High Rs 15K joining fee. Only 1 intl lounge visit/quarter from Mar 2025. 3.5% forex markup. Redemption cap 7,500 points/month
Signature Banking Credit Card
Annual fee
₹2,500
#227Rewards rate
₹1.00 - ₹4.00/₹100
#91Joining fee
FREE
#1Interest rate
47.88%
#267 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Lifetime free for Signature Banking customers
- 4% unlimited cashback on flights, hotels, and shopping
- 1% cashback on all other purchases (up to Rs.1,500/month)
- Rs.2,000 cashback on Rs.4 lakh annual spend
- Additional Rs.4,000 cashback on Rs.6 lakh annual spend
- Total potential Rs.6,000 milestone cashback annually
- 2 domestic lounge visits per quarter (8 per year)
- 2 international Priority Pass visits annually
- Buy 1 Get 1 movie tickets monthly on BookMyShow (up to Rs.250)
- Cashback credited directly to RBL savings account
- Annual fee Rs.2,500 waived for account holders
- Priority banking relationship benefits
Cons
- Exclusive to Signature Banking customers only
- Rs.2,500 annual fee for non-Signature customers
- 1% cashback capped at Rs.1,500 per billing month
- Limited international lounge access (2 visits/year)
- High forex markup of 3.5% (not ideal for travel)
- Very high APR of 47.88% annually (3.99% monthly)
- Cashback redemption fee of Rs.99 + GST
- Cashback expires if not redeemed within 3 months
- No cashback on groceries, dining, fuel, utilities
- No cashback on wallet loads, government payments
- Requires maintaining Signature Banking relationship
- Limited insurance coverage details available
FIRST Premia
Annual fee
₹3,999
#255Rewards rate
₹1.50 - ₹5.00/₹100
#49Joining fee
₹3,999
#255Interest rate
9.00%
#3 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Annual fee waiver on spending ₹200000
- 4 complimentary international lounge visits per year
- Generous 8 domestic lounge visits per year
- Low forex markup of 1.50% - great for international spends
- Extended interest-free period of 50 days
Cons
- Reward points may have limited redemption options
IDFC FIRST Select
Annual fee
₹999
#165Rewards rate
₹1.00 - ₹1.67/₹100
#163Joining fee
₹999
#166Interest rate
9.00%
#3 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Excellent reward rate up to 6X, lounge access, low forex markup
Cons
- Points value lower than some competitors
Insignia Preferred Banking World Card
Annual fee
₹7,000
#275Rewards rate
₹1.25 - ₹2.50/₹100
#114Joining fee
₹7,000
#272Interest rate
39.00%
#64 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Lifetime free for Insignia Preferred Banking customers
- 10 reward points per Rs.100 on international spend (2.5% return)
- 8 domestic lounge visits per year (2 per quarter)
- 6 international lounge visits via Priority Pass annually
- Rs.8,000 milestone vouchers on Rs.8 lakh spend
- 28,000 welcome bonus points (non-Insignia customers)
- Rs.500 BookMyShow discount twice monthly
- 4 complimentary golf rounds + 1 lesson per month
- EazyDiner Prime: 25-50% restaurant discounts
- Hotel benefits at 2,400+ premium properties
- Meet & greet at 30+ international airports
- 24/7 concierge services
- 1% fuel surcharge waiver (up to Rs.250/month)
Cons
- Exclusive to Insignia Preferred Banking customers only
- Requires Rs.30 lakh TRV or Rs.10 lakh AMB
- Rs.7,000 annual fee for non-Insignia customers
- Limited international lounge visits (6 per year)
- Additional lounge visits cost $27-$35
- Insurance benefits unclear from official sources
- Welcome bonus not available for Insignia customers
- High annual spend (Rs.10L) for fee waiver
- Lower reward rate compared to premium competitors
- 2% forex markup higher than some premium cards
PNB RuPay Select Credit Card
Annual fee
₹1,000
#183Rewards rate
₹0.25 - ₹0.50/₹100
#238Joining fee
₹1,000
#183Interest rate
35.40%
#35 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- 3 domestic + 2 international lounge visits per quarter
- 500 welcome bonus reward points on first transaction
- 1-2 reward points per Rs.100 spent
- Rs.5 lakh accidental insurance coverage
- RuPay network with UPI credit line support
- 1% fuel surcharge waiver (up to Rs.300/month)
- 24x7 concierge services
- Annual fee waiver on Rs.1.5L spend
- NCMC functionality for metro and transit
Cons
- Rs.1,000 annual fee (higher than basic cards)
- Fee waiver requires Rs.1.5 lakh annual spend
- Basic reward rate of 0.25-0.50%
- 3.5% forex markup
- High APR of 35.4% per annum
- Limited acceptance compared to Visa/Mastercard internationally
Yes Bank RESERV
Annual fee
₹1,999
#215Rewards rate
₹0.75 - ₹3.00/₹100
#101Joining fee
₹1,999
#216Interest rate
N/A
Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Annual fee waiver on spending ₹300000
- Good reward rate of up to ₹3.00 per ₹100
- Generous 12 domestic lounge visits per year
- Comprehensive insurance coverage up to ₹3 crore
- Low forex markup of 1.75% - great for international spends
Cons
- High income requirement of ₹1800K per month
- Reward points may have limited redemption options
NOVA
Annual fee
₹12,500
#290Rewards rate
₹2.00 - ₹5.50/₹100
#42Joining fee
₹12,500
#290Interest rate
47.88%
#267 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Rs.12,500 welcome gift card (Taj/Luxe)
- 6% rewards on travel via portal
- 12 domestic + 12 international lounges
- 4 complimentary guest visits
- Rs.10,000 gift card on Rs.3L quarterly spend
- 4 golf rounds + 12 lessons per year
- Premium metal card, low 2% forex
Cons
- Invite-only availability
- High annual fee of Rs.12,500
- Many exclusions: fuel, utilities, insurance
- Portal-based spending for optimal rewards
- Limited compared to HDFC Infinia
Club Vistara SBI Prime
Annual fee
₹2,999
#236Rewards rate
₹1.50/₹100
#166Joining fee
₹2,999
#236Interest rate
42.00%
#108 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Earn 4 CV Points per Rs 200 spent on all purchases
- Complimentary Premium Economy ticket voucher on joining
- Club Vistara Gold membership status with priority boarding
- 8 domestic + 4 international lounge visits per year
- Rs 1 Crore air accident insurance coverage
Cons
- Card no longer accepting new applications (Vistara-Air India merger)
- Milestone benefits discontinued from April 2025
- Annual fee of Rs 2,999 with no waiver option
- CV Points only useful for Vistara flights (limited redemption)
Dynasty
Annual fee
₹25,000
#297Rewards rate
₹6.00 - ₹5.50/₹100
#42Joining fee
₹25,000
#296Interest rate
42.00%
#108 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Unlimited international lounge access
- Unlimited domestic lounge access
- 24x7 dedicated concierge service
- Extended interest-free period of 52 days
Cons
- High annual fee of ₹25000 may not suit everyone
- Significant joining fee of ₹25000
- High interest rate of 42.00% on revolving credit
- High income requirement of ₹500K per month
- Invite-only card - not available for direct application
RBL Bank LUMIÈRE
Annual fee
₹50,000
#300Rewards rate
₹2.00 - ₹5.50/₹100
#42Joining fee
₹50,000
#298Interest rate
47.88%
#267 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- 12 RP per Rs.200 on travel (6% reward rate)
- 4 RP per Rs.200 on regular spends (2% reward rate)
- 1 Reward Point = Rs.1 value
- Rs.12,500 welcome gift (Taj/Luxe voucher)
- 12 domestic + 12 international lounge visits
- 4 complimentary golf games per year
- Rs.10,000 quarterly gift card on Rs.3L spend
- Metal card design (18 grams)
- Select Circle exclusive concierge
Cons
- Rs.50,000 joining + annual fee (Rs.1 lakh first year)
- Invite-only for UHNIs
- Limited guest lounge access (4 international)
- 10% dining discount has blackout dates
- Insurance details not fully disclosed
- New card with limited track record
SBI Card PRIME
Annual fee
₹2,999
#236Rewards rate
₹0.50 - ₹2.50/₹100
#114Joining fee
₹2,999
#236Interest rate
42.00%
#108 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- 10X rewards on dining, groceries & department stores. Up to Rs 11,000 in milestone vouchers annually. 8 domestic + 4 international lounge visits. Club Vistara Silver membership. Good reward rate of 2.5% on bonus categories
Cons
- Annual fee of Rs 2,999 (waivable on 3L spend). Reward points capped at 7,500/month on bonus categories. Air accident insurance discontinued from July 2025. Lower international lounge access compared to competitors. Rs 99 fee for rewards redemption
SBI Elite
Annual fee
₹4,999
#260Rewards rate
₹0.50 - ₹2.50/₹100
#114Joining fee
₹4,999
#258Interest rate
45.00%
#244 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Lowest forex markup at 1.99%
- Rs 5,000 welcome voucher on joining
- 6 international lounge visits (Priority Pass)
- 8 domestic lounge visits per year
- 5X rewards on dining, grocery, departmental stores
- BookMyShow 2 free tickets/month (Rs 6K/year)
- Up to 50,000 milestone bonus points (Rs 12,500)
- 4 complimentary golf rounds
- ITC Silver membership (from Sept 2025)
Cons
- High annual fee of Rs 4,999
- Rs 10 Lakh spend needed for fee waiver
- Low base reward rate (0.5%)
- Air accident insurance discontinued from July 2025
- 10,000 points cap on bonus categories per month
Air India SBI Signature
Annual fee
₹4,999
#260Rewards rate
₹1.00 - ₹2.50/₹100
#114Joining fee
₹4,999
#258Interest rate
42.00%
#108 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- 20,000 reward points as welcome bonus
- 10 reward points per Rs 100 on Air India bookings
- Up to 1 lakh bonus reward points annually
- 8 domestic lounge visits per year
- Priority Pass global lounge membership
Cons
- Card no longer accepting new applications
- Air accident and rail accident insurance discontinued from July 2025
- Priority Pass visits charged at dollar 27 per use
- Annual fee of Rs 4,999 with no waiver option
Times Black ICICI Bank
Annual fee
₹20,000
#295Rewards rate
₹0.50 - ₹1.25/₹100
#238Joining fee
₹20,000
#295Interest rate
42.00%
#108 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- 2% reward points on all domestic transactions
- Unlimited international airport lounge access
- Exclusive luxury stays and experiences
- Low forex markup of 1.49%
- Fee waiver at Rs 25L annual spend
- Premium concierge service
- Times Internet ecosystem benefits
- Designed for UHNIs
Cons
- Very high annual fee of Rs 20,000 + GST
- Extremely high income requirement
- Very high fee waiver threshold (Rs 25L)
- Lower point value (Rs 0.25)
VISA Signature
Annual fee
₹1,999
#215Rewards rate
₹1.00/₹100
#190Joining fee
₹1,999
#216Interest rate
30.00%
#26 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- High reward rate: 4 points per Rs.100 (1% return)
- Annual fee waived on Rs.2.7L annual spend
- 4 complimentary domestic lounge visits per year
- 10% discount at 1,200+ partner restaurants
- Rs.30 lakh accident insurance coverage
- Rs.6 lakh accidental death cover + Rs.10 lakh air accident cover
- 5-10% discount on international car rentals
- 1% fuel surcharge waiver (up to Rs.100/month)
- VISA Signature concierge services
- 50 days interest-free period
- Contactless payments enabled
- 3 add-on cards available
- Priority customer care
Cons
- High joining and annual fee of Rs.1,999
- Annual fee waiver requires Rs.2.7L spend
- Limited lounge access (4 visits/year vs unlimited)
- No international lounge access mentioned
- High interest rate of 30% p.a.
- Higher forex markup at 3.5%
- Card replacement fee of Rs.299
- Reward points validity limited to 3 years
- No milestone benefits or bonus rewards
- Credit limit only 20% of annual income
- No dedicated travel or shopping benefits
- Minimum 100 points required for redemption
EazyDiner Signature Credit Card
Annual fee
₹2,999
#236Rewards rate
₹0.40 - ₹1.00/₹100
#190Joining fee
₹2,999
#236Interest rate
46.00%
#260 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Complimentary EazyDiner Prime membership worth Rs.3,550
- 25-50% dining discount at 2000+ restaurants nationwide
- Postcard Hotels voucher worth Rs.7,500 on joining
- 2,000 welcome bonus EazyPoints
- 10X rewards on hotel, travel, shopping, entertainment
- Extra 25% PayEazy discount up to Rs.1,000 per transaction
- Spend-based monthly dining discount caps (up to Rs.5,000)
- 1% fuel surcharge waiver up to Rs.250 per month
- 3X EazyPoints on all card spends
- Contactless payment enabled
- Total Protect fraud insurance coverage
- Complimentary alcoholic beverage at 200+ select restaurants
Cons
- Major devaluation effective July 15, 2025
- Airport lounge access discontinued from July 2025
- BookMyShow movie benefits removed from July 2025
- Air accident insurance discontinued from Dec 21, 2025
- High annual fee of Rs.2,999 with no waiver option
- Reward point value slashed from Rs.0.20 to Rs.0.10
- Restricted to Visa network only (no RuPay/UPI payments)
- Complex monthly discount caps require Rs.30K non-dining spend
- Low base reward rate on non-category spends (0.4%)
- Rewards expire within 12 months
- High interest rate of 46% p.a.
- Forex markup of 3.5% on international transactions
Kotak Solitaire
Annual fee
₹25,000
#297Rewards rate
₹2.67 - ₹5.17/₹100
#48Joining fee
₹25,000
#296Interest rate
42.00%
#108 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Annual fee waiver on spending ₹1500000
- Comprehensive insurance coverage up to ₹2 crore
- 24x7 dedicated concierge service
- Extended interest-free period of 50 days
Cons
- High annual fee of ₹25000 may not suit everyone
- Significant joining fee of ₹25000
- No complimentary lounge access
- High forex markup of 3.50% on international transactions
- High interest rate of 42.00% on revolving credit
Kotak White
Annual fee
₹3,000
#248Rewards rate
₹1.00/₹100
#190Joining fee
₹3,000
#248Interest rate
42.00%
#108 Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- 8 domestic + 4 intl lounge visits. White Pass rewards up to Rs 27K. National Geographic travel experiences. Rs 3,500 fuel waiver/year. Rs 1,500 welcome voucher
Cons
- Rewards only after Rs 2L spend. Not accepting new applications. Complex redemption. 2% rent fee
ICICI Emeralde Private Metal
Annual fee
₹12,499
#289Rewards rate
₹3.00 - ₹5.50/₹100
#42Joining fee
₹12,499
#289Interest rate
N/A
Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Annual fee waiver on spending ₹1000000
- Good reward rate of up to ₹6.00 per ₹100
- Comprehensive insurance coverage up to ₹3 crore
- Complimentary golf privileges
- Spa and wellness benefits
- Low forex markup of 2.00% - great for international spends
Cons
- High annual fee of ₹12499 may not suit everyone
- Significant joining fee of ₹12499
- High income requirement of ₹4200K per month
IndusInd Crest
Annual fee
₹2,999
#236Rewards rate
₹1.05 - ₹1.75/₹100
#161Joining fee
₹2,999
#236Interest rate
N/A
Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Annual fee waiver on spending ₹200000
- Generous 8 domestic lounge visits per year
- Good insurance coverage up to ₹50 lakh
- Low forex markup of 1.80% - great for international spends
Cons
- High income requirement of ₹600K per month
- Reward points may have limited redemption options
Kotak White Reserve
Annual fee
₹15,000
#293Rewards rate
₹3.00 - ₹5.00/₹100
#49Joining fee
₹15,000
#293Interest rate
N/A
Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Annual fee waiver on spending ₹1500000
- Good reward rate of up to ₹5.00 per ₹100
- Comprehensive insurance coverage up to ₹2 crore
- Complimentary golf privileges
- Spa and wellness benefits
- Low forex markup of 2.00% - great for international spends
Cons
- High annual fee of ₹15000 may not suit everyone
- Significant joining fee of ₹15000
- High income requirement of ₹4200K per month
Yes Bank Marquee
Annual fee
₹4,999
#260Rewards rate
₹2.25 - ₹4.50/₹100
#88Joining fee
₹9,999
#273Interest rate
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Card details
CardNitty's take
Pros
- Annual fee waiver on spending ₹1000000
- Good reward rate of up to ₹4.50 per ₹100
- Low forex markup of 1.00% - great for international spends
Cons
- Significant joining fee of ₹9999
- Limited lounge access (6 visits per year)
- High income requirement of ₹2400K per month