ICICI Bank Emeralde Private Metal Credit Card vs Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card

    A side-by-side breakdown of fees, rewards, lounge access and benefits — so you can pick the right card for your spending.

    OUR PICK
    ICICI Bank Emeralde Private Metal Credit Card
    ICICI Bank

    ICICI Bank Emeralde Private Metal Credit Card

    Score88/100
    Rewards3%
    Fee₹12,499
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    ICICI Bank Emeralde Private Metal Credit Card
    ICICI Bank
    88/100
    Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card
    HDFC Bank

    Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card

    Score85/100
    Rewards5.3%
    Fee₹3,000
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    Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card
    HDFC Bank
    85/100

    ICICI Bank Emeralde Private Metal Credit Card wins 4 of 12 categories

    Across rewards, fees and benefits, ICICI Bank Emeralde Private Metal Credit Card edges ahead. But the best card for you depends on how you spend — check the detailed breakdown below.

    Head-to-head comparison

    Overview
    Expert Score
    88/100
    85/100
    Bank
    ICICI Bank
    HDFC Bank
    Network
    Visa
    Visa
    Reward Rate
    3%
    5.3%
    Fees & Charges
    Joining Fee
    ₹12,499
    ₹3,000
    Annual Fee
    ₹12,499
    ₹3,000
    Forex Markup
    2%
    3.5%
    Finance Charges
    3.75% per month
    3.75% per month
    Rewards
    Value per Point
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    Value Back
    Benefits
    Domestic Lounge
    International Lounge
    Dining
    Golf
    Concierge
    Insurance
    Travel
    Fuel Waiver
    Movie Benefits

    Pick ICICI Bank Emeralde Private Metal Credit Card if…

    • You want better expert score
    • You want better concierge
    • You want better travel
    • You want better fuel waiver
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    Pick Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card if…

    • You want better joining fee
    • You want better annual fee
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    Frequently asked questions

    Which has a better expert score, ICICI Bank Emeralde Private Metal Credit Card or Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card?+

    ICICI Bank Emeralde Private Metal Credit Card scores higher at 88/100, compared to 85/100 for the other.

    Which card has lower fees?+

    ICICI Bank Emeralde Private Metal Credit Card costs ₹12,499 to join and ₹12,499 annually. Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card costs ₹3,000 to join and ₹3,000 annually.

    Which card should I pick?+

    ICICI Bank Emeralde Private Metal Credit Card wins more categories overall in our breakdown. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually spend on — review the head-to-head table above and pick the one that matches your usage.

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