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American Express SmartEarn Credit Card vs Axis Bank Privilege Credit Card vs SBI SimplyCLICK

Honest side-by-side comparison of American Express SmartEarn Credit Card, Axis Bank Privilege Credit Card, SBI SimplyCLICK — 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, Axis Bank Privilege Credit Card ranks first for estimated net annual value — ahead of SBI SimplyCLICK by about ₹10,657/yr.

American Express SmartEarn Credit Card vs Axis Bank Privilege Credit Card vs SBI SimplyCLICK comparison table
FeatureAmerican Express SmartEarn Credit Card

American Express

Axis Bank Privilege Credit Card

Axis Bank

SBI SimplyCLICK

SBI Card

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹495₹1,500₹499
Fee waiver thresholdWaived at ₹40,000/yr spendWaived at ₹2,50,000/yr spendNo waiver published
Min income₹25,000/mo₹35,000/mo₹20,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedStandardStandardStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)₹1,650/yr₹12,438/yr₹1,781/yr
Online shopping5 pts per ₹25 spend → ₹25/mo (₹300/yr) (cap hit)10 pts per ₹150 spend → ₹167/mo (₹2,000/yr)
Travel2 pts per ₹150 spend → ₹13/mo (₹160/yr)
Top reward rate10X Membership Rewards2 EDGE miles/₹15010X points
Primary reward cap₹500 eligible spend/moNo monthly cap published₹10,000 eligible spend/mo
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)Earns: 10X Reward Points on dining, movies, department stores & partner spends (eligible channels) · cap Accelerated caps per SBI T&Cs
Key exclusionsFuel · Insurance · Utilities · EMI · RentEMI · Fuel · Rent · WalletEMI · Fuel · Rent · Wallet
Bonuses
Signup bonus₹12,500₹500

Frequently asked questions

Which card has the lower annual fee?
American Express SmartEarn Credit Card has the lowest annual fee at ₹495.
Which card earns more on moderate spend?
Axis Bank Privilege Credit Card leads with an estimated ₹12,438/yr net annual value on moderate spend.
Which card has the lower income requirement?
SBI SimplyCLICK 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 SmartEarn Credit Card

American Express

Axis Bank Privilege Credit Card

Axis Bank

SBI SimplyCLICK

SBI Card

Your adjusted comparison

Feature
American ExpressGold

American Express SmartEarn Credit Card

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Quick facts

American Express SmartEarn Credit Card

Top reward10X Membership Rewards
Annual fee₹495
Min income₹25,000/mo

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American Express SmartEarn Credit Card

American Express

Axis BankPlatinum

Axis Bank Privilege Credit Card

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Quick facts

Axis Bank Privilege Credit Card

Top reward2 EDGE miles/₹150
Annual fee₹1,500
Min income₹35,000/mo

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Axis Bank Privilege Credit Card

Axis Bank

SBI CardGold

SBI SimplyCLICK

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Quick facts

SBI SimplyCLICK

Top reward10X points
Annual fee₹499
Min income₹20,000/mo

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SBI SimplyCLICK

SBI Card

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹495₹1,500₹499
Fee waiver thresholdWaived at ₹40,000/yr spendWaived at ₹2,50,000/yr spendNo waiver published
Min income₹25,000/mo₹35,000/mo₹20,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedStandardStandardStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)₹1,650/yr₹12,438/yr₹1,781/yr
Online shopping5 pts per ₹25 spend → ₹25/mo (₹300/yr) (cap hit)10 pts per ₹150 spend → ₹167/mo (₹2,000/yr)
Travel2 pts per ₹150 spend → ₹13/mo (₹160/yr)
Top reward rate10X Membership Rewards2 EDGE miles/₹15010X points
Primary reward cap₹500 eligible spend/moNo monthly cap published₹10,000 eligible spend/mo
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)Earns: 10X Reward Points on dining, movies, department stores & partner spends (eligible channels) · cap Accelerated caps per SBI T&Cs
Key exclusionsFuel · Insurance · Utilities · EMI · RentEMI · Fuel · Rent · WalletEMI · Fuel · Rent · Wallet
Bonuses
Signup bonus₹12,500₹500

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