PNB Rupay Platinum vs SC Ultimate vs HDFC Tata Neu Plus
Side-by-side credit card comparison to help you choose the best one.
Our Pick
SC Ultimate
4.7
Why this card wins: Luxury Travel — 3.33% rewards value on all spends
| Feature | PNB Rupay Platinum | SC Ultimate | HDFC Tata Neu Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank | Punjab National Bank | Standard Chartered | HDFC Bank |
| Card Type | Entry Level | Super Premium | Cashback |
| Annual Fee | ₹299 + GST | ₹5,000 + GST | ₹499 + GST |
| Joining Fee | ₹99 + GST | ₹5,000 + GST | ₹499 + GST |
| Rewards | 2 reward points per ₹100 on all spends | 3.33% rewards value on all spends | 5% NeuCoins on Tata brands, 1.5% on others |
| Best For | Budget Users | Luxury Travel | Tata Ecosystem |
| Interest Rate | 3.49% per month (41.88% p.a.) | 3.49% per month (41.88% p.a.) | 3.49% per month (41.88% p.a.) |
| Credit Limit | ₹25,000 - ₹1,50,000 | ₹5,00,000 - ₹20,00,000 | ₹50,000 - ₹5,00,000 |
| Welcome Benefit | None | 10,000 reward points on first ₹20,000 spend | 500 NeuCoins on first txn |
| Min Income | ₹12,000/month | ₹1,00,000/month | ₹15,000/month |
| Lounge Access | None | Unlimited domestic + international (Priority Pass) | None |
| Fuel Surcharge Waiver | 1% waiver on ₹400-₹4,000 txns | 1% waiver on all fuel txns | 1% waiver on ₹400-₹5,000 txns |
| Foreign Txn Fee | 3.5% + GST | 2.0% + GST | 3.5% + GST |
| Add-On Card Fee | Free | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 | 4.7 | 4.5 |
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Key Features
PNB Rupay Platinum
Budget Users
RuPay • Entry Level
- RuPay network — works with UPI
- Low annual fee
- Fuel surcharge waiver
- Insurance cover up to ₹2 Lakh
Our Pick
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
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
Verdict
Based on rating and overall value, SC Ultimate ranks highest among your selected cards. It excels at Luxury Travel and offers 3.33% rewards value on all spends.