Axis Magnus vs HSBC Smart Value vs ICICI Platinum Chip
Side-by-side credit card comparison to help you choose the best one.
Our Pick
Axis Magnus
4.9
Why this card wins: Travel & Milestone Rewards — 12 EDGE Reward points per ₹200
| Feature | Axis Magnus | HSBC Smart Value | ICICI Platinum Chip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank | Axis Bank | HSBC India | ICICI Bank |
| Card Type | Super Premium | Cashback | Entry Level |
| Annual Fee | ₹12,500 + GST | Lifetime Free | ₹199 + GST |
| Joining Fee | ₹12,500 + GST | Nil | ₹199 + GST |
| Rewards | 12 EDGE Reward points per ₹200 | 5% cashback on Swiggy, BigBasket, Amazon | 2 PAYBACK points per ₹100 on all spends |
| Best For | Travel & Milestone Rewards | Online Shopping | Budget Users |
| Interest Rate | 3.40% per month (40.80% p.a.) | 3.49% per month (41.88% p.a.) | 3.40% per month (40.80% p.a.) |
| Credit Limit | ₹5,00,000 - ₹25,00,000 | ₹25,000 - ₹3,00,000 | ₹15,000 - ₹1,50,000 |
| Welcome Benefit | 25,000 EDGE Reward points | None | None |
| Min Income | ₹1,50,000/month | ₹20,000/month | ₹12,000/month |
| Lounge Access | Unlimited domestic + 8 international (Priority Pass) | None | None |
| Fuel Surcharge Waiver | 1% waiver on all fuel txns | 1% waiver on ₹400-₹5,000 txns | 1% waiver on ₹400-₹5,000 txns |
| Foreign Txn Fee | 2.0% + GST | 3.5% + GST | 3.5% + GST |
| Add-On Card Fee | Free | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
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| EMI Conversion |
Key Features
Our Pick
Axis Magnus
Travel & Milestone Rewards
Visa Infinite • Super Premium
- Unlimited domestic lounge visits & priority pass
- Annual fee waiver on ₹25L annual spend
- VIP meet & greet services at airports
- Luxury hotel and dining benefits
HSBC Smart Value
Online Shopping
Mastercard • Cashback
- No annual fee ever
- 5% cashback on top online platforms
- 1% cashback on all other spends
- Smart EMI on purchases above ₹2,500
ICICI Platinum Chip
Budget Users
Visa • Entry Level
- Lowest annual fee ICICI card
- Fuel surcharge waiver
- Contactless payments enabled
- Easy upgrade path to Coral/Sapphiro
Verdict
Based on rating and overall value, Axis Magnus ranks highest among your selected cards. It excels at Travel & Milestone Rewards and offers 12 EDGE Reward points per ₹200.