IndusInd Bank Platinum Aura Edge Credit Card vs IDFC FIRST Select Credit Card

• Flexibility to choose from 4 reward plans to suit your lifestyle- Platinum Aura Shop Plan enables you save more by managing your spends, Platinum Aura Home Plan gives the flexibility to save while shopping for home, Platinum Aura Travel Plan is especially designed for frequent fliers, and Platinum Aura Party Plan enables you to enjoy life to the fullest by earning savings points that you can later redeem against dues on the Credit Card, or on airline miles
• 1% Fuel Surcharge Waiver
• Earn up to 8X Reward Points on selected merchant categories, for every Rs. 100 spent
• IndusInd Bank in association with The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd, bring you insurance coverage that includes lost baggage, delayed baggage, loss of passport, lost ticket, and missed connection
• Enjoy the facility of Total Protect that covers the cardholder for a sum up to the credit limit on its credit card. Completely be worry-free about any fraudulent transactions performed using your card as it protects from unauthorized transactions in case of loss/theft of card and Counterfeit fraud
• Complimentary personal air accident insurance cover of up to Rs. 25 lakh

• 2 complimentary visits to domestic airport lounges every quarter
• Low forex markup fee at just 1.99%
• Free trip cancellation cover up to Rs. 10,000- Get reimbursed up to Rs. 10,000 on non-refundable hotel and flight cancellations
• Complimentary railway lounge visits- 4 complimentary visits to lounges at select Indian railway terminals
• Buy-1-Get-1 movie ticket offers- Use the 'Buy One, Get One' discount, up to Rs. 125, on the District by Zomato mobile app (valid twice per month)
• 1% Fuel Surcharge Waiver up to Rs. 300 in a statement cycle at all fuel stations in India on transactions between Rs. 200 and Rs. 5,000
• Over 300+ merchant offers- Enjoy 300+ brand offers across dining, shopping, travel and more, all year long
• Air Accident Cover of Rs. 1 Crore
• Personal Accident Cover of Rs. 5,00,000
• Lost Card Liability Cover of Rs. 50,000
• Comprehensive Travel Insurance Cover of USD 300
• Complimentary Roadside Assistance worth Rs. 1,399- 24/7 roadside assistance during car or two-wheeler emergencies across India
• VISA Offers are as follows:

a. Airport meet and greet discounts- Enjoy exclusive discounts on meet and greet services at 450+ airports worldwide

b. Airport transfer discounts- Exclusive discounts on limousine services in over 3000 cities across 83 countries

c. Travel concierge at your fingertips- Avail personalized assistance for all travel needs. This service provides a modern, personalized experience for self-booking dining, staycations, flights, and activities

• MasterCard Offers is as follows: Complimentary golf rounds and lessons- 4 complimentary golf rounds and 12 complimentary golf lessons a year across the globe. Enjoy India Golf Program that includes 4 complimentary rounds of green fees per calendar year (1 round in a 1 calendar month), and 12 complimentary golf lessons per calendar year (1 lesson per calendar month). Enjoy APAC Golf Program that offers 50% Off on Golf rounds or lessons across Australia, Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macao, New Zealand, South Korea, Sri Lanka, and Taiwan
• Instant EMI conversion for all online transactions above Rs. 2,500 on the bank’s OTP page
• Low interest rates (APR)- Starts at just 8.5% per annum
• Interest-free cash withdrawals from ATMs for up to 45 days. One-time cash withdrawal fee of Rs. 199 + GST is applicable
• Activate UPI at just Rs. 199- Joining and Annual fee (2nd year onwards) of just Rs. 199 + GST, Limited period offer get 100% cashback up to Rs. 200 i.e. Rs. 50 each on the first 4 UPI transactions, and Earn up to 3X reward points on your spends
• Enjoy 10X Reward points on incremental spends above Rs. 20,000 per statement cycle and spends done on your birthday
• Avail 3X Reward Points on spends till Rs. 20,000 in a statement cycle
• Avail 1X Reward Points on Insurance premium payments and Utility bill payments
• Convert all transactions above Rs. 2,500 into EMIs

Pros

• 1% Fuel Surcharge Waiver
• Earn up to 8X Reward Points on selected merchant categories, for every Rs. 100 spent
• Flexibility to choose from 4 reward plans to suit your lifestyle
  
  Cons
  
• No golf benefits
• No airport lounge access / dining/ movie benefits

Pros

• Get 10X Reward Points on crossing spends of Rs. 20,000 in a statement cycle and on birthdays
• Get reimbursed up to Rs. 10,000 on non-refundable hotel and flight cancellations
• 4 complimentary visits to lounges at select Indian railway terminals

Cons

• No International Airport Lounge access
• Welcome gift voucher is only provided on spending Rs. 5000 or more within 30 days of card generation
• No Priority Pass facility