HDFC MoneyBack Plus vs ICICI Emeralde Private Metal

Detailed comparison of these two popular credit cards

HDFC MoneyBack Plus

HDFC MoneyBack Plus

HDFC Bank

Entry
VS
Winner
ICICI Emeralde Private Metal

ICICI Emeralde Private Metal

ICICI Bank

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Different Reward Types

Card 1 gives 💵 Cashback while Card 2 gives Reward Points. We're showing effective cash values for fair comparison.

Annual Fee
₹500 vs ₹12K
Effective Rate
(cash value)
0.5% vs 1.0%
Lounge Access
None vs Unlimited

Detailed Comparison

FeatureHDFC MoneyBack PlusICICI Emeralde Private Metal
Fees & Charges
Joining Fee
₹500
₹12K
Annual Fee
₹500
₹12K
Fee Waiver
Spend ₹50K annually
Spend ₹10L annually
Forex Markup
-
1.5%
Rewards
Reward Type
💵Cashback
Reward Points
Effective Cash Value
0.5%
1%
Lounge Access
Domestic Lounges
None
Unlimited
Priority Pass
-
Yes
Eligibility
Min. Income
₹3.0L
₹42.0L

HDFC MoneyBack Plus is Best For

First credit card for beginners

View HDFC MoneyBack Plus Details

ICICI Emeralde Private Metal is Best For

Ultra HNI customers

View ICICI Emeralde Private Metal Details

Our Verdict

Based on overall features and value,

ICICI Emeralde Private Metal wins!

Score: 17vsScore: 58

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