ICICI Coral vs HDFC Tata Neu Plus vs ICICI Platinum Chip
Side-by-side credit card comparison to help you choose the best one.
Our Pick
HDFC Tata Neu Plus
4.5
Why this card wins: Tata Ecosystem — 5% NeuCoins on Tata brands, 1.5% on others
| Feature | ICICI Coral | HDFC Tata Neu Plus | ICICI Platinum Chip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank | ICICI Bank | HDFC Bank | ICICI Bank |
| Card Type | Entry Level | Cashback | Entry Level |
| Annual Fee | ₹500 + GST | ₹499 + GST | ₹199 + GST |
| Joining Fee | ₹500 + GST | ₹499 + GST | ₹199 + GST |
| Rewards | 2 points per ₹100 on all spends | 5% NeuCoins on Tata brands, 1.5% on others | 2 PAYBACK points per ₹100 on all spends |
| Best For | First Time Users | Tata Ecosystem | 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 | ₹25,000 - ₹2,00,000 | ₹50,000 - ₹5,00,000 | ₹15,000 - ₹1,50,000 |
| Welcome Benefit | None | 500 NeuCoins on first txn | None |
| Min Income | ₹20,000/month | ₹15,000/month | ₹12,000/month |
| Lounge Access | 4 domestic per year (1/quarter) | None | 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 | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 | 4.5 | 3.9 |
| Contactless | |||
| EMI Conversion |
Key Features
ICICI Coral
First Time Users
Visa • Entry Level
- 15% savings on dining bills
- 1 complimentary domestic lounge visit per quarter
- Complimentary railway lounge access
- Milestone reward points system
Our Pick
HDFC Tata Neu Plus
Tata Ecosystem
RuPay • Cashback
- 5% NeuCoins on Tata Neu, BigBasket, 1mg
- 1.5% NeuCoins on all other spends
- Fee waiver on ₹50,000 annual spend
- Complimentary Zomato Gold for 3 months
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 Tata Neu Plus ranks highest among your selected cards. It excels at Tata Ecosystem and offers 5% NeuCoins on Tata brands, 1.5% on others.