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VGisHere

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This came in one of other posts, so I thought to put the information in 1 place for quick glance.
Thanks to @anirban.choudhury for the insights

Will keep adding/updating the table below!
Please do share relevant info and correct if inadvertently any wrong info is posted :)


PS: Would likely want to restrict to cards that fulfil either of -
  • having both international as well as domestic access, OR
  • those with Unlimited access in either category, OR
  • those with complimentary guest access

Card NameFees (in INR)Welcome/Renewal BenefitDomesticInternationalAdd-on cardholdersGuests
HDFC Infinia12.5k + 2.25k = 14.75k12.5k RPUnlimitedUnlimited via PPYes
Axis Reserve50k + 9k = 59k50k Edge RPUnlimitedUnlimited via PPYes12/yr
IndusInd Pioneer Heritage Metal90k + 25k/annually OR 1.8LOberoi vouchers (1L)UnlimitedUnlimited via PPYes
HDFC DCB10k + 1.8k = 11.8kMultiple subscriptionsUnlimitedUnlimited via Diners NetworkYes
Amex Platinum Charge60 + 10.8k = 70.8kUnlimited via Centurion, PP, Escape, othersUnlimited via Centurion, PP, Escape, othersYes
Kotak White Reserve12.5k + 2.25k = 14.75kUnlimitedUnlimited via DreamfolksYes
Yes Private50k + 9k = 59kUnlimitedUnlimited via LoungeKeyYes10/yr
Yes Private Prime20k + 3.6k = 23.6k (Joining)
10k + 1.8k = 11.8k (Renewal)		Oberoi Voucher 9k (W+R)
10k RP (W)		UnlimitedUnlimited via LoungeKeyYes1/Qtr
IndusInd Indulge45k + 8.1k = 53.1k6/QtrUnlimited via PPWebsite - No
CSR - Yes
So, cross-check needed
Axis Magnus10k + 1.8k = 11.8k
12.5k + 2.25k = 14.75k		12.5k TataCliq/Yatra Voucher
No renewal vouchers		UnlimitedUnlimited via PPNot for International
BoB Eterna2.5k + 0.45k = 2.95kUnlimitedNAYes
ICICI Emeralde12k + 2.16k = 14.16kUnlimitedUnlimited via DreamfolksNot for international
ICICI Emirates Emeralde10k + 1.8k = 11.8kUnlimitedUnlimited via DreamfolksNot for international
IDBI Euphoria World1.5k + 0.27k = 1.77kUnlimited-
Axis Atlas5k + 0.9k = 5.9k8-18 / yr (Spend Based)4-12 / yr (Spend Based)
Axis Select3k + 0.54k = 3.54k2 / Qtr6 / yrNo
SC Ultimate6 / yr4 / yr
SC Easemytrip350 + 63 = 4134 / yr2 / yr
HSBC Premier Mastercard6 / yr2 / yr
SBI Club Vistara Prime3k + 0.54k = 3.54k1 premium economy ticket in Vistara
CV Silver tier		2 / Qtr4 / yr (Capped to 2 / Qtr)
IDFC Club Vistara5k + 0.9k = 5.9k1 premium economy ticket in Vistara
1 upgrade voucher
CV Silver tier		2 / Qtr1 / Qtr
IndusInd Club Vistara40k + 7.2k = 47.2k (J)
10k + 1.8k = 11.8k (R)		1 business class ticket
CV Gold Tier
25k Voucher (Joining)		1 / Qtr4 / Qtr
Axis Samsung Infinite5k + 0.9k = 5.9k30k ERPs (Joining)8 / yr6 / yr
ScapiaLTF-Unlimited (subject to 5k spend in prev month)-
HDFC RegaliaUsually LTF-12/yr6/yrYes
IDFC WealthLTF-4/Qtr (subject to 5k spend in prev month)4/Qtr (subject to 5k spend in prev month)Yes
Federal CelestaLTF-4/Qtr2/yr via LoungeKey
HDFC Tata Neu Infinity1.5k+0.27k = 1.77k
OR LTF		-2/Qtr1/Qtr via PPYes
AU ZenithPossibly LTF-4/Qtr2/Qtr via PPYes
AU VettaPossibly LTF-1/Qtr1/Qtr via PPYes
 
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manzb

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Testcc said:
SC Ultimate - 6 Domestic + 4 International per annum, SC easemytrip - 4 domestic and 2 international per year,
HSBC premium mastercard CC : 6 Domestic and 2 International per year.
....and new entrant Scapia - Unlimited Domestic lounge access
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SC Ultimate MC variant - it was unlimited domestic lounge (incl add on) but seems have curtailed some
 
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VGisHere said:
This came in one of other posts, so I thought to put the information in 1 place for quick glance.
Thanks to @anirban.choudhury for the insights

Will keep adding/updating the table below!
Please do share relevant info and correct if inadvertently any wrong info is posted :)


PS: Would likely want to restrict to cards that fulfil either of -
  • having both international as well as domestic access, OR
  • those with Unlimited access in either category, OR
  • those with complimentary guest access

Card NameFees (in INR)Welcome/Renewal BenefitDomesticInternationalAdd-on cardholdersGuests
HDFC Infinia12.5k + 2.25k = 14.75k12.5k RPUnlimitedUnlimited via PPYes
Axis Reserve50k + 9k = 59k50k Edge RPUnlimitedUnlimited via PPYes12/yr
IndusInd Pioneer Heritage Metal90k + 25k/annually OR 1.8LOberoi vouchers (1L)UnlimitedUnlimited via PPYes
HDFC DCB10k + 1.8k = 11.8kMultiple subscriptionsUnlimitedUnlimited via Diners NetworkYes
Amex Platinum Charge60 + 10.8k = 70.8kUnlimited via Centurion, PP, Escape, othersUnlimited via Centurion, PP, Escape, othersYes
Kotak White Reserve12.5k + 2.25k = 14.75kUnlimitedUnlimited via DreamfolksYes
Yes Private50k + 9k = 59kUnlimitedUnlimited via LoungeKeyYes10/yr
Yes Private Prime20k + 3.6k = 23.6k (Joining)
10k + 1.8k = 11.8k (Renewal)		Oberoi Voucher 9k (W+R)
10k RP (W)		UnlimitedUnlimited via LoungeKeyYes1/Qtr
IndusInd Indulge45k + 8.1k = 53.1k6/QtrUnlimited via PPWebsite - No
CSR - Yes
So, cross-check needed
Axis Magnus10k + 1.8k = 11.8k10k TataCliq/Yatra VoucherUnlimitedUnlimited via PPNot for International
BoB Eterna2.5k + 0.45k = 2.95kUnlimitedNAYes
ICICI Emeralde12k + 2.16k = 14.16kUnlimitedUnlimited via DreamfolksNot for international
ICICI Emirates Emeralde10k + 1.8k = 11.8kUnlimitedUnlimited via DreamfolksNot for international
IDBI Euphoria World1.5k + 0.27k = 1.77kUnlimited-
Axis Atlas5k + 0.9k = 5.9k8-18 / yr (Spend Based)4-12 / yr (Spend Based)
Axis Select3k + 0.54k = 3.54k2/Qtr6/yrNo
HDFC RegaliaUsually LTF-12/yr6/yrYes
IDFC WealthLTF-4/Qtr (subject to 5k spend in prev month)4/Qtr (subject to 5k spend in prev month)Yes
Federal CelestaLTF-4/Qtr2/yr via LoungeKey
HDFC Tata Neu Infinity1.5k+0.27k = 1.77k
OR LTF		-2/Qtr1/Qtr via PPYes
AU ZenithPossibly LTF-4/Qtr2/Qtr via PPYes
AU VettaPossibly LTF-1/Qtr1/Qtr via PPYes
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Do add Kotak Zen Signature, Kotak White and RBL World Safari, Indusind Pinnacle, ICICI MMT Signature, ICICI Sapphiro
 
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insight

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VGisHere said:
This came in one of other posts, so I thought to put the information in 1 place for quick glance.
Thanks to @anirban.choudhury for the insights

Will keep adding/updating the table below!
Please do share relevant info and correct if inadvertently any wrong info is posted :)
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Nice. Thanks. Can you also maybe share this as an updated Sheet on GDrive or Excel on OneDrive?

Be nice to filter sort and play with; and share suggestions for it as you update.
 
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insight

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manzb said:
I think there is no change in Lounge access for Magnus cardholders.. some guest benefits may have reduced?
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I got Magnus for Unlimited + 080 in BLR.
Would that be now not accessible as this one mentioned below? Or was it always off Magnus list.
(asking via CC, not PP).
anirban.choudhury said:
Domestic priority pass usages has been restricted to some 7-8 Primus lounges only . You can't access premium lounges like Irish house Kolkata with your magnus PP anymore
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It is not so straightforward nowadays for domestic access. For example Axis has a list of airports categorised into A and B where certain cards can only access category A airport lounges whereas certain cards can access category B as well. What would be excellent but will require work is an airport wise access list
 
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PiperatGatesofDawn

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ayush0010 said:
Yes, domestic only.

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The main thing that caught my eye there was -
Purchase transactions performed on these Merchant Category Codes (MCC) as allotted by Visa or
Mastercard® shall not earn miles: Transportation & Tolls (4111, 4121, 4131 & 4784), Utilities
(4900), Insurance (5960 & 6300), Educational Institutions (8211, 8241, 8244, 8249 & 8299) and
Government Institutions (9211, 9222, 9311, 9399, 9402, 9405 & 8220).
Effective 1st August 2023, purchase transactions performed on these additional Merchant Category
Codes (MCC) as allotted by Mastercard® & Visa shall not earn rewards: Rent (6513), Wallet
(6540), Insurance (6381, 6012, 6051), Utilities (4814, 4816, 4899), Fuel (5172,5541,5542,5983)

So apart from dance bars... where else can you swipe your card and get reward points!!!
 
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sxchzy

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PiperatGatesofDawn said:
The main thing that caught my eye there was -
Purchase transactions performed on these Merchant Category Codes (MCC) as allotted by Visa or
Mastercard® shall not earn miles: Transportation & Tolls (4111, 4121, 4131 & 4784), Utilities
(4900), Insurance (5960 & 6300), Educational Institutions (8211, 8241, 8244, 8249 & 8299) and
Government Institutions (9211, 9222, 9311, 9399, 9402, 9405 & 8220).
Effective 1st August 2023, purchase transactions performed on these additional Merchant Category
Codes (MCC) as allotted by Mastercard® & Visa shall not earn rewards: Rent (6513), Wallet
(6540), Insurance (6381, 6012, 6051), Utilities (4814, 4816, 4899), Fuel (5172,5541,5542,5983)

So apart from dance bars... where else can you swipe your card and get reward points!!!
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Didn't notice the latest exclusions.
Used to use this for all the mentioned exclusions from 1st August.
But anyways now that they are closing shop no point in accumulating points on this card
 
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VGisHere

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insight said:
Nice. Thanks. Can you also maybe share this as an updated Sheet on GDrive or Excel on OneDrive?

Be nice to filter sort and play with; and share suggestions for it as you update.
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Any ideas if we could insert Gdrive sheet or Excel on OneDrive here in view only table format?

I too agree to add filters. Additionally, more people could suggest edits that would help maintain the list
 
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