HDFC Diners Club Black vs Axis Magnus vs ICICI Platinum Chip
Side-by-side credit card comparison to help you choose the best one.
Our Pick
HDFC Diners Club Black
4.9
Why this card wins: Travel & Dining — 5X reward points on every ₹150 spent
| Feature | HDFC Diners Club Black | Axis Magnus | ICICI Platinum Chip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank | HDFC Bank | Axis Bank | ICICI Bank |
| Card Type | Super Premium | Super Premium | Entry Level |
| Annual Fee | ₹10,000 + GST | ₹12,500 + GST | ₹199 + GST |
| Joining Fee | ₹10,000 + GST | ₹12,500 + GST | ₹199 + GST |
| Rewards | 5X reward points on every ₹150 spent | 12 EDGE Reward points per ₹200 | 2 PAYBACK points per ₹100 on all spends |
| Best For | Travel & Dining | Travel & Milestone Rewards | Budget Users |
| Interest Rate | 3.49% per month (41.88% p.a.) | 3.40% per month (40.80% p.a.) | 3.40% per month (40.80% p.a.) |
| Credit Limit | ₹5,00,000 - ₹20,00,000 | ₹5,00,000 - ₹25,00,000 | ₹15,000 - ₹1,50,000 |
| Welcome Benefit | 5000 reward points + ₹500 Taj voucher | 25,000 EDGE Reward points | None |
| Min Income | ₹1,50,000/month | ₹1,50,000/month | ₹12,000/month |
| Lounge Access | Unlimited domestic + international | Unlimited domestic + 8 international (Priority Pass) | None |
| Fuel Surcharge Waiver | 1% waiver on ₹400-₹5,000 txns | 1% waiver on all fuel txns | 1% waiver on ₹400-₹5,000 txns |
| Foreign Txn Fee | 2.0% + GST | 2.0% + GST | 3.5% + GST |
| Add-On Card Fee | Free | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 | 4.9 | 3.9 |
| Contactless | |||
| EMI Conversion |
Key Features
Our Pick
HDFC Diners Club Black
Travel & Dining
Diners Club • Super Premium
- Unlimited domestic & international lounge access
- 10X rewards on SmartBuy portal
- Complimentary annual memberships worth ₹10,000+
- Golf privileges at 200+ courses worldwide
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
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, HDFC Diners Club Black ranks highest among your selected cards. It excels at Travel & Dining and offers 5X reward points on every ₹150 spent.