Which card has the lower annual fee?

HSBC Cashback Credit Card has the lowest annual fee at ₹999.

Which card earns more on moderate spend?

HSBC Cashback Credit Card leads with an estimated ₹7,941/yr net annual value on moderate spend.

Which card has the lower income requirement?

HSBC Cashback Credit Card lists a minimum monthly income of ₹40,000.

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 HSBC Cashback Credit Card

Honest side-by-side comparison of Amex Membership Rewards CC, HSBC Cashback Credit Card — 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, HSBC Cashback Credit Card leads Amex Membership Rewards CC by about ₹7,119/yr in estimated net value.

Amex Membership Rewards CC vs HSBC Cashback Credit Card comparison table
Feature	Amex Membership Rewards CC American Express	HSBC Cashback Credit Card HSBC
Annual fee	₹4,500	₹999
Min income (monthly)	₹60,000	₹40,000
Top reward rate	2 RP/₹150	10%
Net annual value (moderate spend)	₹822/yr	₹7,941/yr
Secured / FD-backed	No	No
Signup bonus	₹4,000	—

Frequently asked questions

Which card has the lower annual fee?: HSBC Cashback Credit Card has the lowest annual fee at ₹999.
Which card earns more on moderate spend?: HSBC Cashback Credit Card leads with an estimated ₹7,941/yr net annual value on moderate spend.
Which card has the lower income requirement?: HSBC Cashback Credit Card lists a minimum monthly income of ₹40,000.
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	HSBCGold HSBC Cashback Credit Card •••• •••• •••• 4242 Quick facts HSBC Cashback Credit Card Top reward10% Annual fee₹999 Min income₹40,000/mo Tap to flip back HSBC Cashback Credit Card HSBC
Annual fee	₹4,500	₹999
Min income	₹60,000	₹40,000
Top reward rate	2 RP/₹150	10%
Net value (moderate)	₹822/yr	₹7,941/yr
Secured / no bureau	Standard	Standard
Signup bonus	₹4,000	—

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