Which card has the lower annual fee?

AU Altura Credit Card has a ₹0 annual fee (lifetime free or zero-fee tier).

Which card earns more on moderate spend?

Standard Chartered Smart Card leads with an estimated ₹3,731/yr net annual value on moderate spend.

Which card has the lower income requirement?

AU Altura Credit Card 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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AU Altura Credit Card vs Standard Chartered Smart Card

Honest side-by-side comparison of AU Altura Credit Card, Standard Chartered Smart 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, Standard Chartered Smart Card leads AU Altura Credit Card by about ₹1,811/yr in estimated net value.

AU Altura Credit Card vs Standard Chartered Smart Card comparison table
Feature	AU Altura Credit Card AU Small Finance Bank	Standard Chartered Smart Card Standard Chartered
Annual fee	₹0	₹499
Min income (monthly)	₹15,000	₹30,000
Top reward rate	2% cashback	2% cashback
Net annual value (moderate spend)	₹1,920/yr	₹3,731/yr
Secured / FD-backed	No	No
Signup bonus	—	—

Frequently asked questions

Which card has the lower annual fee?: AU Altura Credit Card has a ₹0 annual fee (lifetime free or zero-fee tier).
Which card earns more on moderate spend?: Standard Chartered Smart Card leads with an estimated ₹3,731/yr net annual value on moderate spend.
Which card has the lower income requirement?: AU Altura Credit Card 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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Feature	AU Small Finance BankClassic AU Altura Credit Card •••• •••• •••• 4242 Quick facts AU Altura Credit Card Top reward2% cashback Annual feeLifetime Free Min income₹15,000/mo Tap to flip back AU Altura Credit Card AU Small Finance Bank	Standard CharteredGold Standard Chartered Smart Card •••• •••• •••• 4242 Quick facts Standard Chartered Smart Card Top reward2% cashback Annual fee₹499 Min income₹30,000/mo Tap to flip back Standard Chartered Smart Card Standard Chartered
Annual fee	₹0	₹499
Min income	₹15,000	₹30,000
Top reward rate	2% cashback	2% cashback
Net value (moderate)	₹1,920/yr	₹3,731/yr
Secured / no bureau	Standard	Standard
Signup bonus	—	—

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