Which card has the lower annual fee?

IDFC FIRST Select Credit Card has a ₹0 annual fee (lifetime free or zero-fee tier).

Which card earns more on moderate spend?

American Express Platinum Travel Card leads with an estimated ₹6,240/yr net annual value on moderate spend.

Which card has the lower income requirement?

HDFC MoneyBack+ Credit Card lists a minimum monthly income of ₹20,000.

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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American Express Platinum Travel Card vs HDFC MoneyBack+ Credit Card vs IDFC FIRST Select Credit Card

Honest side-by-side comparison of American Express Platinum Travel Card, HDFC MoneyBack+ Credit Card, IDFC FIRST Select 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, American Express Platinum Travel Card ranks first for estimated net annual value — ahead of IDFC FIRST Select Credit Card by about ₹4,170/yr.

American Express Platinum Travel Card vs HDFC MoneyBack+ Credit Card vs IDFC FIRST Select Credit Card comparison table
Feature	American Express Platinum Travel Card American Express	HDFC MoneyBack+ Credit Card HDFC Bank	IDFC FIRST Select Credit Card IDFC FIRST Bank
Annual fee	₹5,000	₹500	₹0
Min income (monthly)	₹60,000	₹20,000	₹30,000
Top reward rate	3X Membership Rewards/₹150	10X points	3X reward points
Net annual value (moderate spend)	₹6,240/yr	₹690/yr	₹2,070/yr
Secured / FD-backed	No	No	No
Signup bonus	₹10,000	₹500	—

Frequently asked questions

Which card has the lower annual fee?: IDFC FIRST Select Credit Card has a ₹0 annual fee (lifetime free or zero-fee tier).
Which card earns more on moderate spend?: American Express Platinum Travel Card leads with an estimated ₹6,240/yr net annual value on moderate spend.
Which card has the lower income requirement?: HDFC MoneyBack+ Credit Card lists a minimum monthly income of ₹20,000.
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 American Express Platinum Travel Card •••• •••• •••• 4242 Quick facts American Express Platinum Travel Card Top reward3X Membership Rewards/₹150 Annual fee₹5,000 Min income₹60,000/mo Tap to flip back American Express Platinum Travel Card 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	IDFC FIRST BankPlatinum IDFC FIRST Select Credit Card •••• •••• •••• 4242 Quick facts IDFC FIRST Select Credit Card Top reward3X reward points Annual feeLifetime Free Min income₹30,000/mo Tap to flip back IDFC FIRST Select Credit Card IDFC FIRST Bank
Annual fee	₹5,000	₹500	₹0
Min income	₹60,000	₹20,000	₹30,000
Top reward rate	3X Membership Rewards/₹150	10X points	3X reward points
Net value (moderate)	₹6,240/yr	₹690/yr	₹2,070/yr
Secured / no bureau	Standard	Standard	Standard
Signup bonus	₹10,000	₹500	—

American Express Platinum Travel Card details →HDFC MoneyBack+ Credit Card details →IDFC FIRST Select Credit Card details →

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