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ICICI Bank HPCL Coral Credit Card VS IDFC HPCL FIRST Power Credit Card

A detailed, side-by-side look at 2 leading credit cards. Analyze the features that matter most to you and make an informed choice.

Fees & Charges

Joining Fee
₹199 + GST
Renewal Fee
₹199 + GST
Spend Based Waiver
Annual fee waiver on spending ₹50,000 or more in an anniversary year.
Foreign Transaction Fees
3.5% of transaction amount.
Interest Rate (APR)
3.4% p.m. (40.8% p.a.) overall, 3.75% p.m. for ATM cash/min. due payments.

Rewards & Benefits

Welcome Bonus
Not Applicable
Rewards Rate
Earn 2 RP/₹100 on retail, 1 RP/₹100 on utility/insurance, 6x-12x on iShop.
Reward Type
Reward Points
Not Applicable
Reward Redemption Fee
₹99 + taxes per redemption request.

Travel & Lifestyle

Domestic Lounge Access
Not Applicable
International Lounge Access
Not Applicable
Travel Benefits
Not Applicable
Movie Benefits
25% discount on movie tickets up to ₹100, twice/month via BookMyShow on 2+ tickets.
Dining Benefits
Up to 15% discount on dining across 800+ partner restaurants via Culinary Treats Programme.
Golf Benefits
Not Applicable
Fuel Surcharge Waiver
1% waiver on fuel surcharge at HPCL pumps for transactions ₹400-₹4,000 and ₹4,000+.

Security & Other

Insurance Benefits
Not Applicable
Cash Advance Charges
2.5% of amount withdrawn, minimum ₹300.
Best valueHigher costHighlights apply to Joining Fee and Renewal Fee only.

ICICI Bank HPCL Coral Credit Card

IDFC HPCL FIRST Power Credit Card

Who is it for?

Who is it for?

Pros

Key benefits and features.

Significant savings of up to 3.5% on fuel purchases at all HPCL petrol pumps.

Features a low joining and annual fee of just ₹199 + GST, making it economical.

Easily waive the annual fee by spending ₹50,000 or more in an anniversary year.

Enjoy attractive discounts on movie tickets via BookMyShow and dining offers.

Reward points are flexible, redeemable for various products, vouchers, or fuel.

Pros

Key benefits and features.

None

Cons

Key drawbacks and limitations.

A relatively high foreign currency markup of 3.5% for international transactions.

High interest rates applicable on cash advances and outstanding balances.

Fuel purchases do not earn standard reward points, only specific cashback/waiver.

A redemption fee of ₹99 plus taxes is charged for each reward point redemption request.

Lacks premium travel benefits such as domestic or international lounge access.

Cons

Key drawbacks and limitations.

None

How We Compare These Cards

Every comparison on CardsForYou is built from the same verified data set we use across the site - joining and renewal fees, reward rates, forex markup, lounge access, and insurance benefits - sourced directly from each issuer and refreshed regularly. We highlight the lower-cost option on fees automatically, but "best" always depends on your own spending pattern: a card that wins on annual fee may lose on reward rate for a heavy spender, and vice versa. Use the table above alongside your own typical monthly spend to judge real value, not just the headline numbers.

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