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SBI SimplyCLICK vs Amazon Pay ICICI: Online Card Face-Off 2026

15 October 2026

SBI SimplyCLICK vs Amazon Pay ICICI in 2026: fees, partner rates, Prime vs non-Prime maths at ₹15,000 and ₹40,000 a month, forex and which card to pick.

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SBI Cashback vs Amazon Pay ICICI 2026: Which Online Card Wins?

15 October 2026

SBI Cashback Card vs ICICI Amazon Pay compared for 2026: fees, cashback rates, monthly caps, forex markup and worked examples at ₹25,000 and ₹60,000 a month.

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RBL vs Bank of Baroda: Fuel Caps, Fee Waivers and Where the Real Savings Sit

15 October 2026

RBL and BOBCARD both sell fuel and cashback cards, but caps, fees and waivers differ a lot. Compare the numbers before you pick a pump or a shopping card.

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IDFC FIRST vs AU Bank Credit Cards: Zenith Plus Narrows the Gap on Lounges

15 October 2026

AU's Zenith Plus (₹4,999, 0.99% forex) takes on IDFC FIRST Mayura (₹5,999, 0% forex) with a lower income floor. Entry, mid-range and premium cards compared.

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Bank of Baroda Premier Credit Card Review: Is It Worth It?

15 October 2026

Bank of Baroda Premier credit card review: 2.5% on travel and dining, the ₹1,000 fee and ₹1.2 lakh waiver, lounge access, caps, worked maths and alternatives.

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Best Credit Cards for Black Friday International Shopping 2026

15 October 2026

The best credit cards for Black Friday 2026 orders from foreign sites: zero and low forex cards, the real cost of markup and GST, and mistakes to avoid.

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IndiGo SBI ELITE vs IndiGo Axis Premium 2026: Which to Pick?

14 October 2026

IndiGo SBI Card ELITE vs IndiGo Axis Premium for 2026: same 7 BluChips per ₹100, but different lounge rules, forex markup and insurance. Maths and verdict.

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SBI BPCL Octane vs IndianOil Axis Premium: Fuel Cards 2026

14 October 2026

BPCL SBI Octane vs IndianOil Axis Premium: fuel reward rates, monthly caps, surcharge waivers and worked maths at ₹8,000 and ₹15,000 a month of fuel.

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RBL vs HSBC Credit Cards: A Long Co-Brand List Against Two Sharp Cards

14 October 2026

RBL offers far more cards; HSBC wins on two of them, Live+ cashback and TravelOne miles. See which lineup fits your spending before you apply.

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Kotak vs Bank of Baroda Credit Cards: BOBCARD's Lounge Bargain and Its Low Base Rates

14 October 2026

BOBCARD Eterna gives unlimited domestic lounge access for ₹2,499, but most BOB cards earn well under 1% on everyday spend. Kotak flips that trade-off.

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IndusInd vs AU Bank Credit Cards: A Metal Premium Shelf Against App-First RuPay

14 October 2026

IndusInd stacks premium and super-premium cards with lounge access; AU Small Finance Bank leans on RuPay cashback and a cheap, lounge-heavy Zenith Plus.

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ICICI MakeMyTrip Signature Review: One Fee, Then Free

14 October 2026

Review of the MakeMyTrip ICICI Signature card: ₹2,500 once and no annual fee after, 6% on MakeMyTrip, lounge rules, caps, a worked example and alternatives.

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Swiggy HDFC vs Flipkart Axis 2026: Which Cashback Card Earns More?

14 October 2026

Swiggy HDFC Bank Card vs Flipkart Axis Bank Card compared for 2026: fees, cashback rates, monthly caps, lounge access and worked examples at ₹20,000 and ₹60,000 a month.

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HDFC Regalia Gold vs Axis Atlas 2026: Which Travel Card Is Worth It?

14 October 2026

HDFC Regalia Gold vs Axis Atlas compared for 2026: fees, reward rates, lounge tiers, forex markup, milestones and worked examples at ₹50,000 and ₹1 lakh a month.

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Best Credit Cards for EV Charging in India: 2026 Guide

14 October 2026

The best credit cards for EV charging in India in 2026, covering home charging on your electricity bill, public charger apps, caps and a worked rupee example.

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Axis Airtel vs Axis ACE: Which Cashback Card Wins in 2026?

14 October 2026

Axis Airtel vs Axis ACE compared: 25% on Airtel bills vs a flat 2%, monthly caps, worked maths at ₹25,000 and ₹50,000 a month, and when to hold both cards.

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AU Bank vs American Express: Cheap RuPay Cashback Against a Points Ecosystem

14 October 2026

AU Small Finance Bank sells low-fee RuPay cashback and lounge-rich metal; Amex sells Membership Rewards and charge cards. Compare fees, forex and lounges.

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Amex Platinum Travel vs HDFC Regalia Gold: 2026 Comparison

14 October 2026

Amex Platinum Travel vs HDFC Regalia Gold in 2026: fees, milestone maths at ₹40,000 and ₹75,000 a month, lounge rules, forex and who should pick which.

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Best Credit Cards for Air India Maharaja Club Miles in 2026

14 October 2026

The credit cards that earn Air India Maharaja Club miles in 2026: SBI's two Air India co-brands, HSBC TravelOne transfers, fees, lounges and a worked example.

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Yes Bank vs Bank of Baroda Credit Cards: Two ₹2,499 Lounge Cards, Different Fine Print

13 October 2026

Yes Reserv and BOBCARD Eterna both cost ₹2,499. One covers international lounges and earns 4%; the other earns 0.75% base. Plus where BOBCARD still wins.

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