HDFC Pine Labs Pro Credit Card vs Axis Airtel Credit Card: mid-range cards compared
HDFC Pine Labs Pro Credit Card costs ₹1,000 a year to keep; Axis Airtel Credit Card costs ₹500. On most spends, HDFC Pine Labs Pro Credit Card returns about 1.66% and Axis Airtel Credit Card about 1.00%. The income needed to apply is ₹3,00,000 a year for HDFC Pine Labs Pro Credit Card and ₹3,60,000 for Axis Airtel Credit Card.
| HDFC Pine Labs Pro Credit Card | Axis Airtel Credit Card | |
|---|---|---|
| Issuer | HDFC Bank | Axis Bank |
| Network | Visa | Mastercard |
| Joining fee | ₹1,000 | ₹500 |
| Annual fee | ₹1,000 | ₹500 |
| Base return on spends | 1.66% | 1.00% |
| Domestic lounges | 8 a year | 4 a year |
| International lounges | None | Not stated |
| Minimum income | ₹3,00,000 a year | ₹3,60,000 a year |
| Best for | pine_labs_pos, smartbuy_payzapp | telecom, utilities, dining, grocery |
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