Which card has the lower annual fee?

Axis Bank ACE Credit Card has the lowest annual fee at ₹499.

Which card earns more on moderate spend?

Axis Bank ACE Credit Card leads with an estimated ₹5,475/yr net annual value on moderate spend.

Which card has the lower income requirement?

Axis Bank ACE Credit Card 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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Axis Bank ACE Credit Card vs Standard Chartered Smart Card

Honest side-by-side comparison of Axis Bank ACE Credit Card, Standard Chartered Smart Card — annual fees, reward rates, income eligibility, and estimated net annual value on the same spend profile.

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Axis Bank ACE Credit Card

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Standard Chartered Smart Card

Standard Chartered

Your adjusted comparison

Feature	Axis Bank ACE Credit Card Axis Bank	Standard Chartered Smart Card Standard Chartered
Fees & eligibility
Annual fee	₹499	₹499
Fee waiver threshold	Waived at ₹2,00,000/yr spend	No waiver published
Min income	₹20,000/mo	₹30,000/mo
Secured / FD-backed	Standard	Standard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)	₹5,475/yr	₹2,831/yr
Online shopping	—	₹8,000 × 2% = ₹160/mo (₹1,920/yr)
Dining & delivery	₹3,500 × 4% = ₹140/mo (₹1,680/yr) · issuer max ₹500/mo	—
Utilities & bills	₹1,925.00 × 5% = ₹96.25/mo (₹1,155/yr) · issuer max ₹500/mo	—
Top reward rate	5%	2% cashback
Primary reward cap	₹500 rewards/mo cap	No monthly cap published
Perks & restrictions
Lounge access	4 domestic visits/year · ₹50,000 spend in previous 3 calendar months (waived for first 4 months on new cards)	None
UPI rewards	Not supported (Visa/MC)	Not supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusions	Fuel · Non-GPay utilities · EMI · Rent · Wallet load	EMI · Fuel · Rent
Bonuses
Signup bonus	—	—

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Cap-aware split: ~₹6,311/yr combined NAV (₹836 vs best solo). Both annual fees apply.

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At a glance (moderate spend)

Quick verdict: On moderate spend, Axis Bank ACE Credit Card leads Standard Chartered Smart Card by about ₹2,644/yr in estimated net value.

Spend assumptions for this table

Moderate user spend profile · ₹31,000/mo

₹31,000/month total spend — typical India user

Online ₹8,000 · Groceries ₹5,000 · Other ₹4,000 · Dining ₹3,500 · Bills ₹3,500

Axis Bank ACE Credit Card vs Standard Chartered Smart Card comparison table
Feature	Axis Bank ACE Credit Card Axis Bank	Standard Chartered Smart Card Standard Chartered
Fees & eligibility
Annual fee	₹499	₹499
Fee waiver threshold	Waived at ₹2,00,000/yr spend	No waiver published
Min income	₹20,000/mo	₹30,000/mo
Secured / FD-backed	Standard	Standard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)	₹5,475/yr	₹2,831/yr
Online shopping	—	₹8,000 × 2% = ₹160/mo (₹1,920/yr)
Dining & delivery	₹3,500 × 4% = ₹140/mo (₹1,680/yr) · issuer max ₹500/mo	—
Utilities & bills	₹1,925.00 × 5% = ₹96.25/mo (₹1,155/yr) · issuer max ₹500/mo	—
Top reward rate	5%	2% cashback
Primary reward cap	₹500 rewards/mo cap	No monthly cap published
Perks & restrictions
Lounge access	4 domestic visits/year · ₹50,000 spend in previous 3 calendar months (waived for first 4 months on new cards)	None
UPI rewards	Not supported (Visa/MC)	Not supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusions	Fuel · Non-GPay utilities · EMI · Rent · Wallet load	EMI · Fuel · Rent
Bonuses
Signup bonus	—	—

Frequently asked questions

Which card has the lower annual fee?: Axis Bank ACE Credit Card has the lowest annual fee at ₹499.
Which card earns more on moderate spend?: Axis Bank ACE Credit Card leads with an estimated ₹5,475/yr net annual value on moderate spend.
Which card has the lower income requirement?: Axis Bank ACE Credit Card 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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