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American Express SmartEarn Credit Card vs IndusInd Bank Tiger Credit Card vs RBL Bank ShopRite

Honest side-by-side comparison of American Express SmartEarn Credit Card, IndusInd Bank Tiger Credit Card, RBL Bank ShopRite — 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 SmartEarn Credit Card ranks first for estimated net annual value — ahead of RBL Bank ShopRite by about ₹1,190/yr.

American Express SmartEarn Credit Card vs IndusInd Bank Tiger Credit Card vs RBL Bank ShopRite comparison table
FeatureAmerican Express SmartEarn Credit Card

American Express

IndusInd Bank Tiger Credit Card

IndusInd Bank

RBL Bank ShopRite

RBL Bank

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹495Lifetime freeLifetime free
Fee waiver thresholdWaived at ₹40,000/yr spendLifetime freeLifetime free
Min income₹25,000/mo₹20,000/mo₹15,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedStandardStandardStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)₹1,650/yr-₹20/yr₹460/yr
Online shopping5 pts per ₹25 spend → ₹25/mo (₹300/yr) (cap hit)
Groceries (offline)5% cashback → ₹50/mo (₹600/yr) (cap hit)
Top reward rate10X Membership Rewards1 reward point/₹1505% on first ₹1,000/mo
Primary reward cap₹500 eligible spend/moNo monthly cap published₹1,000 eligible spend/mo
Perks & restrictions
Lounge accessNone2 complimentary domestic lounge visits per quarter · No minimum spend required for lounge accessNone
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusionsFuel · Insurance · Utilities · EMI · RentEMI · Fuel · Rent · Wallet loadsEMI · Fuel · Rent
Bonuses
Signup bonus

Frequently asked questions

Which card has the lower annual fee?
IndusInd Bank Tiger Credit Card has a ₹0 annual fee (lifetime free or zero-fee tier).
Which card earns more on moderate spend?
American Express SmartEarn Credit Card leads with an estimated ₹1,650/yr net annual value on moderate spend.
Which card has the lower income requirement?
RBL Bank ShopRite lists a minimum monthly income of ₹15,000.
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

IndusInd Bank Tiger Credit Card

IndusInd Bank

RBL Bank ShopRite

RBL Bank

Your adjusted comparison

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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

IndusInd BankGold

IndusInd Bank Tiger Credit Card

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Quick facts

IndusInd Bank Tiger Credit Card

Top reward1 reward point/₹150
Annual feeLifetime Free
Min income₹20,000/mo

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IndusInd Bank Tiger Credit Card

IndusInd Bank

RBL BankClassic

RBL Bank ShopRite

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Quick facts

RBL Bank ShopRite

Top reward5% on first ₹1,000/mo
Annual feeLifetime Free
Min income₹15,000/mo

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RBL Bank ShopRite

RBL Bank

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹495Lifetime freeLifetime free
Fee waiver thresholdWaived at ₹40,000/yr spendLifetime freeLifetime free
Min income₹25,000/mo₹20,000/mo₹15,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedStandardStandardStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)₹1,650/yr-₹20/yr₹460/yr
Online shopping5 pts per ₹25 spend → ₹25/mo (₹300/yr) (cap hit)
Groceries (offline)5% cashback → ₹50/mo (₹600/yr) (cap hit)
Top reward rate10X Membership Rewards1 reward point/₹1505% on first ₹1,000/mo
Primary reward cap₹500 eligible spend/moNo monthly cap published₹1,000 eligible spend/mo
Perks & restrictions
Lounge accessNone2 complimentary domestic lounge visits per quarter · No minimum spend required for lounge accessNone
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusionsFuel · Insurance · Utilities · EMI · RentEMI · Fuel · Rent · Wallet loadsEMI · Fuel · Rent
Bonuses
Signup bonus

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