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Amex Membership Rewards CC vs RBL World Safari vs SBI Card against Fixed Deposit

Honest side-by-side comparison of Amex Membership Rewards CC, RBL World Safari, SBI Card against Fixed Deposit — 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, RBL World Safari ranks first for estimated net annual value — ahead of SBI Card against Fixed Deposit by about ₹478/yr.

Amex Membership Rewards CC vs RBL World Safari vs SBI Card against Fixed Deposit comparison table
FeatureAmex Membership Rewards CC

American Express

RBL World Safari

RBL Bank

SBI Card against Fixed Deposit

SBI Card

Annual fee₹4,500₹3,000₹0
Min income (monthly)₹60,000₹50,000Not stated
Top reward rate2 RP/₹1504X points80% of FD value
Net annual value (moderate spend)₹822/yr₹2,248/yr₹1,770/yr
Secured / FD-backedNoNoYes
Signup bonus₹4,000₹3,000

Frequently asked questions

Which card has the lower annual fee?
SBI Card against Fixed Deposit has a ₹0 annual fee (lifetime free or zero-fee tier).
Which card earns more on moderate spend?
RBL World Safari leads with an estimated ₹2,248/yr net annual value on moderate spend.
Which card has the lower income requirement?
RBL World Safari lists a minimum monthly income of ₹50,000.
Which cards are secured (FD-backed)?
SBI Card against Fixed Deposit is secured — useful for thin credit files without a bureau pull at application.
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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Your adjusted comparison

Feature
American ExpressPlatinum

Amex Membership Rewards CC

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Quick facts

Amex Membership Rewards CC

Top reward2 RP/₹150
Annual fee₹4,500
Min income₹60,000/mo

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Amex Membership Rewards CC

American Express

RBL BankPlatinum

RBL World Safari

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Quick facts

RBL World Safari

Top reward4X points
Annual fee₹3,000
Min income₹50,000/mo

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RBL World Safari

RBL Bank

SBI CardClassic

SBI Card against Fixed Deposit

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Quick facts

SBI Card against Fixed Deposit

Top reward80% of FD value
Annual feeLifetime Free

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SBI Card against Fixed Deposit

SBI Card

Annual fee₹4,500₹3,000₹0
Min income₹60,000₹50,000Not stated
Top reward rate2 RP/₹1504X points80% of FD value
Net value (moderate)₹822/yr₹2,248/yr₹1,770/yr
Secured / no bureauStandardStandardFD-backed
Signup bonus₹4,000₹3,000

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