Which card has the lower annual fee?

ICICI Platinum Chip has a ₹0 annual fee (lifetime free or zero-fee tier).

Which card earns more on moderate spend?

Amex Membership Rewards CC leads with an estimated ₹822/yr net annual value on moderate spend.

Which card has the lower income requirement?

ICICI Platinum Chip lists a minimum monthly income of ₹18,000.

Does this comparison pull my credit score?

No. CardHungry estimates net value from public fee and reward rules only — no bureau check.

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Amex Membership Rewards CC vs HDFC MoneyBack+ Credit Card vs ICICI Platinum Chip

Honest side-by-side comparison of Amex Membership Rewards CC, HDFC MoneyBack+ Credit Card, ICICI Platinum Chip — annual fees, reward rates, income eligibility, and estimated net annual value on the same spend profile.

At a glance (moderate spend)

Quick verdict: On moderate spend, Amex Membership Rewards CC ranks first for estimated net annual value — ahead of HDFC MoneyBack+ Credit Card by about ₹132/yr.

Amex Membership Rewards CC vs HDFC MoneyBack+ Credit Card vs ICICI Platinum Chip comparison table
Feature	Amex Membership Rewards CC American Express	HDFC MoneyBack+ Credit Card HDFC Bank	ICICI Platinum Chip ICICI Bank
Annual fee	₹4,500	₹500	₹0
Min income (monthly)	₹60,000	₹20,000	₹18,000
Top reward rate	2 RP/₹150	10X points	1 RP/₹150
Net annual value (moderate spend)	₹822/yr	₹690/yr	-₹142/yr
Secured / FD-backed	No	No	No
Signup bonus	₹4,000	₹500	—

Frequently asked questions

Which card has the lower annual fee?: ICICI Platinum Chip has a ₹0 annual fee (lifetime free or zero-fee tier).
Which card earns more on moderate spend?: Amex Membership Rewards CC leads with an estimated ₹822/yr net annual value on moderate spend.
Which card has the lower income requirement?: ICICI Platinum Chip lists a minimum monthly income of ₹18,000.
Does this comparison pull my credit score?: No. CardHungry estimates net value from public fee and reward rules only — no bureau check.

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Feature	American ExpressPlatinum Amex Membership Rewards CC •••• •••• •••• 4242 Quick facts Amex Membership Rewards CC Top reward2 RP/₹150 Annual fee₹4,500 Min income₹60,000/mo Tap to flip back Amex Membership Rewards CC American Express	HDFC BankClassic HDFC MoneyBack+ Credit Card •••• •••• •••• 4242 Quick facts HDFC MoneyBack+ Credit Card Top reward10X points Annual fee₹500 Min income₹20,000/mo Tap to flip back HDFC MoneyBack+ Credit Card HDFC Bank	ICICI BankClassic ICICI Platinum Chip •••• •••• •••• 4242 Quick facts ICICI Platinum Chip Top reward1 RP/₹150 Annual feeLifetime Free Min income₹18,000/mo Tap to flip back ICICI Platinum Chip ICICI Bank
Annual fee	₹4,500	₹500	₹0
Min income	₹60,000	₹20,000	₹18,000
Top reward rate	2 RP/₹150	10X points	1 RP/₹150
Net value (moderate)	₹822/yr	₹690/yr	-₹142/yr
Secured / no bureau	Standard	Standard	Standard
Signup bonus	₹4,000	₹500	—

Amex Membership Rewards CC details →HDFC MoneyBack+ Credit Card details →ICICI Platinum Chip details →

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