Panthera_Tigris
TF Select
I got my first card in 2011 from Citi. I used that card until 2025 when it went to sh#t because of Axis takeover. So, last month I decided to get some new cards and went a little overboard lol.
All these cards have been acquired in the last couple of weeks (except SCB):
ICICI Emeralde Private Metal
Even though I am a Private Banking client with my Savings Balance touching 1 cr occasionally, it still took 2 months to get this card. I believe it was just bad luck because my PB RM was a complete moron, and I had to change branches.
You can also see the ICICI Private Banking debit card which holds the unique distinction of being the ugliest card in my portfolio. Maintaining Private Banking TRV through Demat account now.
HDFC Biz Black
My most important card since I have to pay a LOT of taxes as a business owner.
Also visible is the HDFC Preferred Banking debit card which is quite useless.
HSBC Premier DC and CC
I have an international business, so I prefer international banks. HSBC gives me global Premier Banking status in all HSBC locations which is nice. My companies are registered in the UK, US and Dubai and HSBC is active in all these markets. Perfect. Still not sure how to use the cards, but the bank accounts will come in handy. Maintaining TRV through FDs.
SCB Preferred DC and CC
Mostly useless. Kept these around for nostalgia and because I have them since 2011 and the CC gives me CIBIL history. SCB can do the same thing that HSBC does since SCB is also active in the UK, US and Dubai. Let’s see.
IndusInd Pioneer Metal DC
The only debit card that is not useless. Very very good for forex shopping.
But I might close the account since IndusInd slashed their savings rate which was the main reason I opened a Pioneer account in the first place.
ICICI Amazon Pay
I just use it to shop on Amazon. Since EMP has a measly 12K amazon voucher limit, I guess I need this. Although SBI cashback would be superior for that as well.
SBI Cashback
I love this card for how hassle free it is. No buying vouchers, worrying about points or buggy gyftr/ ishop portals. If I could have just two cards, it would be BizBlack and this card!
US/UK cards
You can also see some of my UK cards below. Don’t want to go into too much detail about them as most people here will not find it useful. And they are all very boring cards anyway. I mostly use virtual cards for those countries. There is also a US card in the first picture (White one with the transparent bottom, very pretty!).
Future plans:
Considered but rejected:
All these cards have been acquired in the last couple of weeks (except SCB):

ICICI Emeralde Private Metal
Even though I am a Private Banking client with my Savings Balance touching 1 cr occasionally, it still took 2 months to get this card. I believe it was just bad luck because my PB RM was a complete moron, and I had to change branches.
You can also see the ICICI Private Banking debit card which holds the unique distinction of being the ugliest card in my portfolio. Maintaining Private Banking TRV through Demat account now.
HDFC Biz Black
My most important card since I have to pay a LOT of taxes as a business owner.
Also visible is the HDFC Preferred Banking debit card which is quite useless.
HSBC Premier DC and CC
I have an international business, so I prefer international banks. HSBC gives me global Premier Banking status in all HSBC locations which is nice. My companies are registered in the UK, US and Dubai and HSBC is active in all these markets. Perfect. Still not sure how to use the cards, but the bank accounts will come in handy. Maintaining TRV through FDs.
SCB Preferred DC and CC
Mostly useless. Kept these around for nostalgia and because I have them since 2011 and the CC gives me CIBIL history. SCB can do the same thing that HSBC does since SCB is also active in the UK, US and Dubai. Let’s see.
IndusInd Pioneer Metal DC
The only debit card that is not useless. Very very good for forex shopping.
But I might close the account since IndusInd slashed their savings rate which was the main reason I opened a Pioneer account in the first place.
ICICI Amazon Pay
I just use it to shop on Amazon. Since EMP has a measly 12K amazon voucher limit, I guess I need this. Although SBI cashback would be superior for that as well.
SBI Cashback
I love this card for how hassle free it is. No buying vouchers, worrying about points or buggy gyftr/ ishop portals. If I could have just two cards, it would be BizBlack and this card!
US/UK cards
You can also see some of my UK cards below. Don’t want to go into too much detail about them as most people here will not find it useful. And they are all very boring cards anyway. I mostly use virtual cards for those countries. There is also a US card in the first picture (White one with the transparent bottom, very pretty!).

Future plans:
- Since IndusInd slashed savings rates, thinking of opening a Wealth account with IDFC First. I like to park 30-40L for general use in a high interest Savings Account.
- Kotak Solitaire – It looks promising, but I will only go for it if they accept Demat balance for TRV. Does anyone know if Kotak does that?
- Infinia is a possibility. But is it redundant given my EPM? BizBlack is definitely 10 times better for me than Infinia because of tax so I went for it first.
- J.P. Morgan Reserve Card – This is my real target!
Considered but rejected:
- Axis Magnus, Atlas etc. I don’t really see the point. Plus I hate them because they ruined Citi lol.
- Amex cards. Again, no point.
- Deutsche Bank Private and DBS Treasures. Almost opened a DBS Treaures account, but HSBC is just better.
- IndusInd. I am being offered Pioneer Legacy LTF but it’s kinda useless. Any point in it? Heritage Metal is nice but too expensive.