HDFC Regalia Gold vs ICICI Sapphiro vs Axis ACE
Side-by-side credit card comparison to help you choose the best one.
Our Pick
HDFC Regalia Gold
4.8
Why this card wins: Travel & Luxury — 4X reward points on every ₹150 spent
| Feature | HDFC Regalia Gold | ICICI Sapphiro | Axis ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank | HDFC Bank | ICICI Bank | Axis Bank |
| Card Type | Premium | Premium | Cashback |
| Annual Fee | ₹2,500 + GST | ₹3,500 + GST | Lifetime Free |
| Joining Fee | ₹2,500 + GST | ₹3,500 + GST | Nil |
| Rewards | 4X reward points on every ₹150 spent | 2-4 PAYBACK points per ₹100 | 5% cashback on bills via Google Pay, 2% on Swiggy & Zomato |
| Best For | Travel & Luxury | Travel & Lifestyle | Bill Payments |
| 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 | ₹2,00,000 - ₹10,00,000 | ₹3,00,000 - ₹10,00,000 | ₹50,000 - ₹5,00,000 |
| Welcome Benefit | 2500 reward points on first spend | Vouchers worth ₹9,000+ | None |
| Min Income | ₹60,000/month | ₹50,000/month | ₹15,000/month |
| Lounge Access | 12 domestic + 6 international per year | 16 domestic + 4 international per year | None |
| Fuel Surcharge Waiver | 1% waiver on ₹400-₹5,000 txns | 1% waiver on ₹400-₹5,000 txns | 1% waiver on ₹400-₹5,000 txns |
| Foreign Txn Fee | 3.5% + GST | 3.5% + GST | 3.5% + GST |
| Add-On Card Fee | Free | ₹500 + GST | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
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| EMI Conversion |
Key Features
Our Pick
HDFC Regalia Gold
Travel & Luxury
Visa • Premium
- Complimentary Club Marriott membership
- Complimentary flight tickets on spend milestones
- 12 domestic & 6 international lounge visits
- 1% fuel surcharge waiver (₹400-₹5000)
ICICI Sapphiro
Travel & Lifestyle
Visa • Premium
- Buy 1 Get 1 Free on movie tickets (BookMyShow)
- Dreamfolks Membership for lounges
- 4 domestic lounge visits per quarter
- Welcome vouchers worth ₹9000+
Axis ACE
Bill Payments
Visa • Cashback
- No annual fee ever
- 5% cashback on utility bills via Google Pay
- 2% cashback on Swiggy, Zomato
- 1% cashback on all other spends
Verdict
Based on rating and overall value, HDFC Regalia Gold ranks highest among your selected cards. It excels at Travel & Luxury and offers 4X reward points on every ₹150 spent.