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?

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?

RBL Bank Icon Credit Card 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.

Side-by-side · honest numbers

American Express Platinum Travel Card vs RBL Bank Icon Credit Card vs SBI Card against Fixed Deposit

Honest side-by-side comparison of American Express Platinum Travel Card, RBL Bank Icon Credit Card, 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, American Express Platinum Travel Card ranks first for estimated net annual value — ahead of SBI Card against Fixed Deposit by about ₹4,470/yr.

American Express Platinum Travel Card vs RBL Bank Icon Credit Card vs SBI Card against Fixed Deposit comparison table
Feature	American Express Platinum Travel Card American Express	RBL Bank Icon Credit Card RBL Bank	SBI Card against Fixed Deposit SBI Card
Annual fee	₹5,000	₹5,000	₹0
Min income (monthly)	₹60,000	₹50,000	Not stated
Top reward rate	3X Membership Rewards/₹150	2X points/₹150	80% of FD value
Net annual value (moderate spend)	₹6,240/yr	-₹4,803/yr	₹1,770/yr
Secured / FD-backed	No	No	Yes
Signup bonus	₹10,000	—	—

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?: 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?: RBL Bank Icon Credit Card 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.

Customize your spend

Change spend profile or swap cards — results update live below.

Card 1

Card 2

Card 3

Your adjusted comparison

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	RBL BankPlatinum RBL Bank Icon Credit Card •••• •••• •••• 4242 Quick facts RBL Bank Icon Credit Card Top reward2X points/₹150 Annual fee₹5,000 Min income₹50,000/mo Tap to flip back RBL Bank Icon Credit Card RBL Bank	SBI CardClassic SBI Card against Fixed Deposit •••• •••• •••• 4242 Quick facts SBI Card against Fixed Deposit Top reward80% of FD value Annual feeLifetime Free Tap to flip back SBI Card against Fixed Deposit SBI Card
Annual fee	₹5,000	₹5,000	₹0
Min income	₹60,000	₹50,000	Not stated
Top reward rate	3X Membership Rewards/₹150	2X points/₹150	80% of FD value
Net value (moderate)	₹6,240/yr	-₹4,803/yr	₹1,770/yr
Secured / no bureau	Standard	Standard	FD-backed
Signup bonus	₹10,000	—	—

American Express Platinum Travel Card details →RBL Bank Icon Credit Card details →SBI Card against Fixed Deposit details →

At a glance (moderate spend)

Frequently asked questions

Customize your spend

Your adjusted comparison

More American Express Platinum Travel Card comparisons