ICICI Amazon Pay vs HSBC Cashback Card vs SC Ultimate
Side-by-side credit card comparison to help you choose the best one.
Our Pick
ICICI Amazon Pay
4.9
Why this card wins: Everyday Amazon Spends — 5% cashback for Amazon Prime members
| Feature | ICICI Amazon Pay | HSBC Cashback Card | SC Ultimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank | ICICI Bank | HSBC India | Standard Chartered |
| Card Type | Cashback | Cashback | Super Premium |
| Annual Fee | Lifetime Free | ₹750 + GST | ₹5,000 + GST |
| Joining Fee | Nil | ₹750 + GST | ₹5,000 + GST |
| Rewards | 5% cashback for Amazon Prime members | 1.5% unlimited cashback on all spends | 3.33% rewards value on all spends |
| Best For | Everyday Amazon Spends | Pure Cashback | Luxury Travel |
| Interest Rate | 3.40% per month (40.80% p.a.) | 3.49% per month (41.88% p.a.) | 3.49% per month (41.88% p.a.) |
| Credit Limit | ₹25,000 - ₹3,00,000 | ₹50,000 - ₹5,00,000 | ₹5,00,000 - ₹20,00,000 |
| Welcome Benefit | ₹500 Amazon Pay cashback | ₹750 cashback on first ₹7,500 spend | 10,000 reward points on first ₹20,000 spend |
| Min Income | ₹15,000/month | ₹25,000/month | ₹1,00,000/month |
| Lounge Access | None | 2 domestic per year | Unlimited domestic + international (Priority Pass) |
| Fuel Surcharge Waiver | 1% waiver on ₹400-₹5,000 txns | 1% waiver on ₹400-₹5,000 txns | 1% waiver on all fuel txns |
| Foreign Txn Fee | 3.5% + GST | 3.5% + GST | 2.0% + GST |
| Add-On Card Fee | Free | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 | 4.4 | 4.7 |
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| EMI Conversion |
Key Features
Our Pick
ICICI Amazon Pay
Everyday Amazon Spends
Visa • Cashback
- No joining or annual fee ever
- 3% cashback for non-prime members
- 2% cashback on flights, recharges, bills
- 1% cashback on all other payments
HSBC Cashback Card
Pure Cashback
Visa • Cashback
- No merchant category restrictions
- Cashback auto-credited to statement
- Global acceptance — accepted in 200+ countries
- Fee waiver on ₹1L annual spend
SC Ultimate
Luxury Travel
Visa Infinite • Super Premium
- Unlimited domestic & international lounge access
- Travel insurance up to ₹5 Crore
- Golf privileges worldwide
- Concierge services 24/7
Verdict
Based on rating and overall value, ICICI Amazon Pay ranks highest among your selected cards. It excels at Everyday Amazon Spends and offers 5% cashback for Amazon Prime members.