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?

SBI BPCL Octane leads with an estimated ₹9,570/yr net annual value on moderate spend.

Which card has the lower income requirement?

SBI BPCL Octane lists a minimum monthly income of ₹30,000.

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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American Express Platinum Travel Card vs SBI BPCL Octane vs SBI Card against Fixed Deposit

Honest side-by-side comparison of American Express Platinum Travel Card, SBI BPCL Octane, 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, SBI BPCL Octane ranks first for estimated net annual value — ahead of American Express Platinum Travel Card by about ₹3,330/yr.

American Express Platinum Travel Card vs SBI BPCL Octane vs SBI Card against Fixed Deposit comparison table
Feature	American Express Platinum Travel Card American Express	SBI BPCL Octane SBI Card	SBI Card against Fixed Deposit SBI Card
Annual fee	₹5,000	₹1,499	₹0
Min income (monthly)	₹60,000	₹30,000	Not stated
Top reward rate	3X Membership Rewards/₹150	25X points	80% of FD value
Net annual value (moderate spend)	₹6,240/yr	₹9,570/yr	₹1,770/yr
Secured / FD-backed	No	No	Yes
Signup bonus	₹10,000	₹6,000	—

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?: SBI BPCL Octane leads with an estimated ₹9,570/yr net annual value on moderate spend.
Which card has the lower income requirement?: SBI BPCL Octane lists a minimum monthly income of ₹30,000.
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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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	SBI CardPlatinum SBI BPCL Octane •••• •••• •••• 4242 Quick facts SBI BPCL Octane Top reward25X points Annual fee₹1,499 Min income₹30,000/mo Tap to flip back SBI BPCL Octane SBI Card	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	₹1,499	₹0
Min income	₹60,000	₹30,000	Not stated
Top reward rate	3X Membership Rewards/₹150	25X points	80% of FD value
Net value (moderate)	₹6,240/yr	₹9,570/yr	₹1,770/yr
Secured / no bureau	Standard	Standard	FD-backed
Signup bonus	₹10,000	₹6,000	—

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