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Axis Bank Airtel Credit Card vs SBI SimplySAVE vs YES ACE Credit Card

Honest side-by-side comparison of Axis Bank Airtel Credit Card, SBI SimplySAVE, YES ACE Credit 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, Axis Bank Airtel Credit Card ranks first for estimated net annual value — ahead of SBI SimplySAVE by about ₹2,589/yr.

Axis Bank Airtel Credit Card vs SBI SimplySAVE vs YES ACE Credit Card comparison table
FeatureAxis Bank Airtel Credit Card

Axis Bank

SBI SimplySAVE

SBI Card

YES ACE Credit Card

YES Bank

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹500₹499₹499
Fee waiver thresholdWaived at ₹2,00,000/yr spendNo waiver publishedNo waiver published
Min income₹20,000/mo₹18,000/mo₹25,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedStandardStandardStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)₹8,070/yr₹5,481/yr₹4,451/yr
Groceries (offline)15 pts per ₹150 spend → ₹150/mo (₹1,800/yr)
Dining & delivery10% cashback → ₹250/mo (₹3,000/yr) (cap hit)15 pts per ₹150 spend → ₹100/mo (₹1,200/yr)
Fuel15 pts per ₹150 spend → ₹100/mo (₹1,200/yr)4% cashback → ₹160/mo (₹1,920/yr)
Utilities & bills25% cashback → ₹250/mo (₹3,000/yr) (cap hit)
Top reward rate25%10 RP/₹1004% cashback
Primary reward cap₹250 rewards/mo capNo monthly cap published₹1,000 eligible spend/mo
Perks & restrictions
Lounge accessNoneNoneDomestic lounge visits (limited) · YES ACE lounge benefit is spend-linked — verify current threshold on YES Bank site
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Earns: 1 Reward Point per ₹100 on eligible spends (base rate) · cap Per SBI monthly capsNot supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusionsEMI · Fuel · Rent · Wallet · GovernmentEMI · Rent · WalletEMI · Rent
Bonuses
Signup bonus₹2,000

Frequently asked questions

Which card has the lower annual fee?
SBI SimplySAVE has the lowest annual fee at ₹499.
Which card earns more on moderate spend?
Axis Bank Airtel Credit Card leads with an estimated ₹8,070/yr net annual value on moderate spend.
Which card has the lower income requirement?
SBI SimplySAVE lists a minimum monthly income of ₹18,000.
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 Airtel Credit Card

Axis Bank

SBI SimplySAVE

SBI Card

YES ACE Credit Card

YES Bank

Your adjusted comparison

Feature
Axis BankGold

Axis Bank Airtel Credit Card

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Quick facts

Axis Bank Airtel Credit Card

Top reward25%
Annual fee₹500
Min income₹20,000/mo

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Axis Bank Airtel Credit Card

Axis Bank

SBI CardClassic

SBI SimplySAVE

•••• •••• •••• 4242

Quick facts

SBI SimplySAVE

Top reward10 RP/₹100
Annual fee₹499
Min income₹18,000/mo

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SBI SimplySAVE

SBI Card

YES BankGold

YES ACE Credit Card

•••• •••• •••• 4242

Quick facts

YES ACE Credit Card

Top reward4% cashback
Annual fee₹499
Min income₹25,000/mo

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YES ACE Credit Card

YES Bank

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹500₹499₹499
Fee waiver thresholdWaived at ₹2,00,000/yr spendNo waiver publishedNo waiver published
Min income₹20,000/mo₹18,000/mo₹25,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedStandardStandardStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)₹8,070/yr₹5,481/yr₹4,451/yr
Groceries (offline)15 pts per ₹150 spend → ₹150/mo (₹1,800/yr)
Dining & delivery10% cashback → ₹250/mo (₹3,000/yr) (cap hit)15 pts per ₹150 spend → ₹100/mo (₹1,200/yr)
Fuel15 pts per ₹150 spend → ₹100/mo (₹1,200/yr)4% cashback → ₹160/mo (₹1,920/yr)
Utilities & bills25% cashback → ₹250/mo (₹3,000/yr) (cap hit)
Top reward rate25%10 RP/₹1004% cashback
Primary reward cap₹250 rewards/mo capNo monthly cap published₹1,000 eligible spend/mo
Perks & restrictions
Lounge accessNoneNoneDomestic lounge visits (limited) · YES ACE lounge benefit is spend-linked — verify current threshold on YES Bank site
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Earns: 1 Reward Point per ₹100 on eligible spends (base rate) · cap Per SBI monthly capsNot supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusionsEMI · Fuel · Rent · Wallet · GovernmentEMI · Rent · WalletEMI · Rent
Bonuses
Signup bonus₹2,000

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