HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card vs IDFC First WOW! Credit Card
Joining Fees
₹0
₹0
Editor's Rating
4.3
Key Features
- Nil joining and annual fees
- As welcome offer, when applying for the credit card online and verifying yourself, obtain an Amazon e-gift voucher worth Rs. 250. Spend at least Rs. 5,000 in the first 30 days and win Amazon vouchers worth Rs. 500 (Introductory offers are valid from 1 Jan 2024 till 30 June 2024)
- Convert the points into air miles with Club Vistara, Air India's Flying Returns, Etihad Airways, British Airways and Singapore Airlines
- Up to Rs. 3,000 annual savings on fuel surcharge with credit card waiver
- Avail 2 Reward points for every Rs. 150 spends
- Avail 5X the reward points on any purchase made after spending Rs. 4,00,000 subject to a maximum cap of 15,000 accelerated reward points in an anniversary year
- Zero liability for lost cards- Get insurance coverage for any misuse of the card from 24 hours before reporting it lost, up to Rs. 300,000
- Transfer outstanding balances from other bank credit cards to HSBC credit card and repay in easy monthly installments at a lower interest rate
- Get exclusive access to discounts with selected partners
- If the credit card gets lost, simply cancel it and the bank will issue an emergency card anywhere in the world – it'll only take 3 days
- Cardholder can also be able to take out cash advances, get global access to its accounts, and manage its money on-the-go with 24/7 online access to its account
- Lifetime free credit card - No joining fee/annual fee
- Get up to 4x Reward Points on every transaction
- Unlimited never expiring reward points as good as cash
- Insurance premium payments and Utility bill payments will earn 1X reward points
- Enjoy travelling around the world with the best-in-class zero Forex Mark-up fee
- Zero interest charges on ATM cash withdrawals for up to 45 days
- Zero Currency Exchange Hassles
- Avail up to Rs. 25,000 card liability cover, Rs. 2 lakh personal accident insurance, and Rs. 25,000 purchase protection
- Complimentary Roadside Assistance, Personal Accident Cover, and Feul Surcharge Waiver
- 1% Fuel Surcharge Waiver
- Withdraw cash up to 100% of FD value
- Instantly Increase the Credit Limit- Instantly enhance it by securing an additional Fixed Deposit, starting from Rs. 5,000
- Earn 4X Reward Points on every travel spend
- Up to 3X reward points on all UPI spends
- Credit limit minimum 100% of the FD Value
- No credit history required
- No income proof required
- Instant Card Issuance
- Discover discounts across 1500+ resturants and retailers
- Get discount across 300+ merchants and 1500+ resturants
- Credit shield protection against theft and fraud
- Access to exclusive VISA offers across the globe
Editor's Review
Pros
- Convert the points into air miles with Club Vistara, Air India's Flying Returns, Etihad Airways, British Airways and Singapore Airlines
- Up to Rs. 3,000 annual savings on fuel surcharge with credit card waiver
- Avail 5X the reward points on any purchase made after spending Rs. 4,00,000 subject to a maximum cap of 15,000 accelerated reward points in an anniversary year
Cons
- No Airport Lounge access
- No Golf benefits
Pros
- Lifetime free credit card
- Get a 100% credit limit against the amount of Fixed Deposit
- Get up to 4x Reward Points on every transaction
Cons
- No travel benefits
- No golf benefits
- No complimentary domestic or international airport lounge access
