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Amex Membership Rewards CC vs Axis IOCL Credit Card vs IndusInd Bank Platinum Credit Card

Honest side-by-side comparison of Amex Membership Rewards CC, Axis IOCL Credit Card, IndusInd Bank Platinum Credit Card — annual fees, reward rates, income eligibility, and estimated net annual value on the same spend profile.

At a glance (moderate spend)

Quick verdict: On moderate spend, Axis IOCL Credit Card ranks first for estimated net annual value — ahead of Amex Membership Rewards CC by about ₹544/yr.

Amex Membership Rewards CC vs Axis IOCL Credit Card vs IndusInd Bank Platinum Credit Card comparison table
FeatureAmex Membership Rewards CC

American Express

Axis IOCL Credit Card

Axis Bank

IndusInd Bank Platinum Credit Card

IndusInd Bank

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹4,500₹500Lifetime free
Fee waiver thresholdNo waiver publishedNo waiver publishedLifetime free
Min income₹60,000/mo₹25,000/mo₹20,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedStandardStandardStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)₹822/yr₹1,366/yr-₹20/yr
Groceries (offline)6 pts per ₹150 spend → ₹48/mo (₹576/yr)
Fuel30 pts per ₹150 spend → ₹160/mo (₹1,920/yr)
Top reward rate2 RP/₹15020 Edge Miles/₹1001 reward point/₹150
Primary reward capNo monthly cap published₹5,000 eligible spend/moNo monthly cap published
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusionsEMI · Fuel · Rent · Some small merchantsNon-IOCL fuel · EMI · RentEMI · Fuel · Rent
Bonuses
Signup bonus₹4,000

Frequently asked questions

Which card has the lower annual fee?
IndusInd Bank Platinum Credit Card has a ₹0 annual fee (lifetime free or zero-fee tier).
Which card earns more on moderate spend?
Axis IOCL Credit Card leads with an estimated ₹1,366/yr net annual value on moderate spend.
Which card has the lower income requirement?
IndusInd Bank Platinum Credit Card lists a minimum monthly income of ₹20,000.
Does this comparison pull my credit score?
No. CardHungry estimates net value from public fee and reward rules only — no bureau check.

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Amex Membership Rewards CC

American Express

Axis IOCL Credit Card

Axis Bank

IndusInd Bank Platinum Credit Card

IndusInd Bank

Your adjusted comparison

Feature
American ExpressPlatinum

Amex Membership Rewards CC

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Quick facts

Amex Membership Rewards CC

Top reward2 RP/₹150
Annual fee₹4,500
Min income₹60,000/mo

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Amex Membership Rewards CC

American Express

Axis BankGold

Axis IOCL Credit Card

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Quick facts

Axis IOCL Credit Card

Top reward20 Edge Miles/₹100
Annual fee₹500
Min income₹25,000/mo

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Axis IOCL Credit Card

Axis Bank

IndusInd BankPlatinum

IndusInd Bank Platinum Credit Card

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Quick facts

IndusInd Bank Platinum Credit Card

Top reward1 reward point/₹150
Annual feeLifetime Free
Min income₹20,000/mo

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IndusInd Bank Platinum Credit Card

IndusInd Bank

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹4,500₹500Lifetime free
Fee waiver thresholdNo waiver publishedNo waiver publishedLifetime free
Min income₹60,000/mo₹25,000/mo₹20,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedStandardStandardStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)₹822/yr₹1,366/yr-₹20/yr
Groceries (offline)6 pts per ₹150 spend → ₹48/mo (₹576/yr)
Fuel30 pts per ₹150 spend → ₹160/mo (₹1,920/yr)
Top reward rate2 RP/₹15020 Edge Miles/₹1001 reward point/₹150
Primary reward capNo monthly cap published₹5,000 eligible spend/moNo monthly cap published
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusionsEMI · Fuel · Rent · Some small merchantsNon-IOCL fuel · EMI · RentEMI · Fuel · Rent
Bonuses
Signup bonus₹4,000

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