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This came in one of other posts, so I thought to put the information in 1 place for quick glance.
Thanks to @anirban.choudhury for the insights

Will keep adding/updating the table below!
Please do share relevant info and correct if inadvertently any wrong info is posted 🙂


PS: Would likely want to restrict to cards that fulfil either of -
  • having both international as well as domestic access, OR
  • those with Unlimited access in either category, OR
  • those with complimentary guest access

Card NameFees (in INR)Welcome/Renewal BenefitDomesticInternationalAdd-on cardholdersGuests
HDFC Infinia12.5k + 2.25k = 14.75k12.5k RPUnlimitedUnlimited via PPYes
Axis Reserve50k + 9k = 59k50k Edge RPUnlimitedUnlimited via PPYes12/yr
IndusInd Pioneer Heritage Metal90k + 25k/annually OR 1.8LOberoi vouchers (1L)UnlimitedUnlimited via PPYes
HDFC DCB10k + 1.8k = 11.8kMultiple subscriptionsUnlimitedUnlimited via Diners NetworkYes
Amex Platinum Charge60 + 10.8k = 70.8kUnlimited via Centurion, PP, Escape, othersUnlimited via Centurion, PP, Escape, othersYes
Kotak White Reserve12.5k + 2.25k = 14.75kUnlimitedUnlimited via DreamfolksYes
Yes Private50k + 9k = 59kUnlimitedUnlimited via LoungeKeyYes10/yr
Yes Private Prime20k + 3.6k = 23.6k (Joining)
10k + 1.8k = 11.8k (Renewal)		Oberoi Voucher 9k (W+R)
10k RP (W)		UnlimitedUnlimited via LoungeKeyYes1/Qtr
IndusInd Indulge45k + 8.1k = 53.1k6/QtrUnlimited via PPWebsite - No
CSR - Yes
So, cross-check needed
Axis Magnus10k + 1.8k = 11.8k
12.5k + 2.25k = 14.75k		12.5k TataCliq/Yatra Voucher
No renewal vouchers		UnlimitedUnlimited via PPNot for International
BoB Eterna2.5k + 0.45k = 2.95kUnlimitedNAYes
ICICI Emeralde12k + 2.16k = 14.16kUnlimitedUnlimited via DreamfolksNot for international
ICICI Emirates Emeralde10k + 1.8k = 11.8kUnlimitedUnlimited via DreamfolksNot for international
IDBI Euphoria World1.5k + 0.27k = 1.77kUnlimited-
Axis Atlas5k + 0.9k = 5.9k8-18 / yr (Spend Based)4-12 / yr (Spend Based)
Axis Select3k + 0.54k = 3.54k2 / Qtr6 / yrNo
SC Ultimate6 / yr4 / yr
SC Easemytrip350 + 63 = 4134 / yr2 / yr
HSBC Premier Mastercard6 / yr2 / yr
SBI Club Vistara Prime3k + 0.54k = 3.54k1 premium economy ticket in Vistara
CV Silver tier		2 / Qtr4 / yr (Capped to 2 / Qtr)
IDFC Club Vistara5k + 0.9k = 5.9k1 premium economy ticket in Vistara
1 upgrade voucher
CV Silver tier		2 / Qtr1 / Qtr
IndusInd Club Vistara40k + 7.2k = 47.2k (J)
10k + 1.8k = 11.8k (R)		1 business class ticket
CV Gold Tier
25k Voucher (Joining)		1 / Qtr4 / Qtr
Axis Samsung Infinite5k + 0.9k = 5.9k30k ERPs (Joining)8 / yr6 / yr
ScapiaLTF-Unlimited (subject to 5k spend in prev month)-
HDFC RegaliaUsually LTF-12/yr6/yrYes
IDFC WealthLTF-4/Qtr (subject to 5k spend in prev month)4/Qtr (subject to 5k spend in prev month)Yes
Federal CelestaLTF-4/Qtr2/yr via LoungeKey
HDFC Tata Neu Infinity1.5k+0.27k = 1.77k
OR LTF		-2/Qtr1/Qtr via PPYes
AU ZenithPossibly LTF-4/Qtr2/Qtr via PPYes
AU VettaPossibly LTF-1/Qtr1/Qtr via PPYes
 
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VGisHere said:
This came in one of other posts, so I thought to put the information in 1 place for quick glance.
Thanks to @anirban.choudhury for the insights

Will keep adding/updating the table below!
Please do share relevant info and correct if inadvertently any wrong info is posted 🙂


PS: Would likely want to restrict to cards that fulfil either of -
  • having both international as well as domestic access, OR
  • those with Unlimited access in either category, OR
  • those with complimentary guest access

Card NameFees (in INR)Welcome/Renewal BenefitDomesticInternationalAdd-on cardholdersGuests
HDFC Infinia12.5k + 2.25k = 14.75k12.5k RPUnlimitedUnlimited via PPYes
Axis Reserve50k + 9k = 59k50k Edge RPUnlimitedUnlimited via PPYes12/yr
IndusInd Pioneer Heritage Metal90k + 25k/annually OR 1.8LOberoi vouchers (1L)UnlimitedUnlimited via PPYes
HDFC DCB10k + 1.8k = 11.8kMultiple subscriptionsUnlimitedUnlimited via Diners NetworkYes
Amex Platinum Charge60 + 10.8k = 70.8kUnlimited via Centurion, PP, Escape, othersUnlimited via Centurion, PP, Escape, othersYes
Kotak White Reserve12.5k + 2.25k = 14.75kUnlimitedUnlimited via DreamfolksYes
Yes Private50k + 9k = 59kUnlimitedUnlimited via LoungeKeyYes10/yr
Yes Private Prime20k + 3.6k = 23.6k (Joining)
10k + 1.8k = 11.8k (Renewal)		Oberoi Voucher 9k (W+R)
10k RP (W)		UnlimitedUnlimited via LoungeKeyYes1/Qtr
IndusInd Indulge45k + 8.1k = 53.1k6/QtrUnlimited via PPNo
Axis Magnus10k + 1.8k = 11.8k10k TataCliq/Yatra VoucherUnlimitedUnlimited via PPNot for International
BoB Eterna2.5k + 0.45k = 2.95kUnlimitedNAYes
ICICI Emeralde12k + 2.16k = 14.16kUnlimitedUnlimited via DreamfolksNot for international
ICICI Emirates Emeralde10k + 1.8k = 11.8kUnlimitedUnlimited via DreamfolksNot for international
IDBI Euphoria World1.5k + 0.27k = 1.77kUnlimited-
Axis Atlas5k + 0.9k = 5.9k8-18 / yr (Spend Based)4-12 / yr (Spend Based)
Axis Select3k + 0.54k = 3.54k2/Qtr6/yrNo
HDFC RegaliaUsually LTF-12/yr6/yrYes
IDFC WealthLTF-4/Qtr (subject to 5k spend in prev month)4/Qtr (subject to 5k spend in prev month)
Federal CelestaLTF-4/Qtr2/yr via LoungeKey
HDFC Tata Neu Infinity1.5k+0.27k = 1.77k
OR LTF		-2/Qtr1/Qtr via PPYes
AU ZenithPossibly LTF-4/Qtr2/Qtr via PPYes
AU VettaPossibly LTF-1/Qtr1/Qtr via PPYes
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A correction
IndusInd Indulge provides unlimited international lounge access to add-ons through PP
 
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I'm not sure Citibank is like Voldemort on this site. Nobody speaks about them at all.

Citi Prestige is still the undefeated champ of lounge access. 🙂

For completeness of data your "Add-on" column should include how many add-on cards get lounge access/PP...
 
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PiperatGatesofDawn said:
Does StanC or HSBC have any cards which fulfill the lounge access criteria here? DBS Vantage I think already does...
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SC Ultimate - 6 Domestic + 4 International per annum, SC easemytrip - 4 domestic and 2 international per year,
HSBC premium mastercard CC : 6 Domestic and 2 International per year.
....and new entrant Scapia - Unlimited Domestic lounge access
 
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VGisHere said:
Citi no longer issues credit cards, so I thought better to skip it! 😅
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I'm sure plenty of people still have Citi cards, or is it just me. 🙂 Not to mention they still have the best lounge access benefits IMHO.

20k++ fees - 10k miles + 10k Taj/Oberoi voucher - Unlimited PP for domestic + international & unlimited domestic via CC - 5 PP addons with in-laws included - no guesting though 🙁
 
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i had 2 queries.
Citi premier miles access to 080 in BLR domestic. my parents used it with their add on cards , i never knew this was possible? can anyone confirm?

SC Ultimate - received an email which seems to suggest that PP is now only for foreign lounges and wont be free in domestic lounges? anyone else got this email?
 
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saikatCC said:
i had 2 queries.
Citi premier miles access to 080 in BLR domestic. my parents used it with their add on cards , i never knew this was possible? can anyone confirm?

SC Ultimate - received an email which seems to suggest that PP is now only for foreign lounges and wont be free in domestic lounges? anyone else got this email?
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SC - yes.

Even I got an email PP would be charged in domestic lounge. I have used PP in Bengaluru 080 lounge in June last week. I'll let you know if I get any charge in statement.
 
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saikatCC said:
i had 2 queries.
Citi premier miles access to 080 in BLR domestic. my parents used it with their add on cards , i never knew this was possible? can anyone confirm?

SC Ultimate - received an email which seems to suggest that PP is now only for foreign lounges and wont be free in domestic lounges? anyone else got this email?
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Yes I recived it too
 
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