ICICI Sapphiro vs YES Marquee vs HSBC Smart Value
Side-by-side credit card comparison to help you choose the best one.
Our Pick
ICICI Sapphiro
4.4
Why this card wins: Travel & Lifestyle — 2-4 PAYBACK points per ₹100
| Feature | ICICI Sapphiro | YES Marquee | HSBC Smart Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank | ICICI Bank | YES Bank | HSBC India |
| Card Type | Premium | Lifestyle | Cashback |
| Annual Fee | ₹3,500 + GST | ₹499 + GST | Lifetime Free |
| Joining Fee | ₹3,500 + GST | ₹499 + GST | Nil |
| Rewards | 2-4 PAYBACK points per ₹100 | Buy 1 Get 1 on movies (BookMyShow) | 5% cashback on Swiggy, BigBasket, Amazon |
| Best For | Travel & Lifestyle | Movies & Entertainment | Online Shopping |
| 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 | ₹3,00,000 - ₹10,00,000 | ₹50,000 - ₹3,00,000 | ₹25,000 - ₹3,00,000 |
| Welcome Benefit | Vouchers worth ₹9,000+ | ₹500 BookMyShow voucher | None |
| Min Income | ₹50,000/month | ₹20,000/month | ₹20,000/month |
| Lounge Access | 16 domestic + 4 international per year | 4 domestic 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 | ₹500 + GST | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.2 |
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| EMI Conversion |
Key Features
Our Pick
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+
YES Marquee
Movies & Entertainment
Mastercard • Lifestyle
- BOGO movie tickets on BookMyShow
- 4 complimentary domestic lounge visits
- 10X rewards on dining partner brands
- Fee waiver on ₹2L annual spend
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
Verdict
Based on rating and overall value, ICICI Sapphiro ranks highest among your selected cards. It excels at Travel & Lifestyle and offers 2-4 PAYBACK points per ₹100.