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Axis IOCL Credit Card vs SBI Card against Fixed Deposit

Honest side-by-side comparison of Axis IOCL Credit Card, SBI Card against Fixed Deposit — annual fees, reward rates, income eligibility, and estimated net annual value on the same spend profile.

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Axis IOCL Credit Card

Axis Bank

SBI Card against Fixed Deposit

SBI Card

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Feature
Axis IOCL Credit Card

Axis IOCL Credit Card

Axis Bank

SBI Card against Fixed Deposit credit card

SBI Card against Fixed Deposit

SBI Card

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹500Lifetime free
Fee waiver thresholdNo waiver publishedLifetime free
Min income₹25,000/moNot stated
Secured / FD-backedStandardFD-backed
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)₹910/yr₹1,440/yr
Groceries (offline)₹5,000 → 200 pts/mo × ₹0.20/pt = ₹40/mo (₹480/yr)
Fuel₹3,000 → 600 pts/mo × ₹0.20/pt = ₹120/mo (₹1,440/yr) · issuer max ₹5,000/mo
Top reward rate20 Edge Miles/₹10080% of FD value
Primary reward cap₹5,000 eligible spend/moNo monthly cap published
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusionsNon-IOCL fuel · EMI · RentNot stated
Bonuses
Signup bonus

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Cap-aware split: ~₹2,290/yr combined NAV (₹850 vs best solo). Both annual fees apply.

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Reference summary

At a glance (moderate spend)

Quick verdict: On moderate spend, SBI Card against Fixed Deposit leads Axis IOCL Credit Card by about ₹530/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 IOCL Credit Card vs SBI Card against Fixed Deposit comparison table
FeatureAxis IOCL Credit Card

Axis Bank

SBI Card against Fixed Deposit

SBI Card

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹500Lifetime free
Fee waiver thresholdNo waiver publishedLifetime free
Min income₹25,000/moNot stated
Secured / FD-backedStandardFD-backed
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)₹910/yr₹1,440/yr
Groceries (offline)₹5,000 → 200 pts/mo × ₹0.20/pt = ₹40/mo (₹480/yr)
Fuel₹3,000 → 600 pts/mo × ₹0.20/pt = ₹120/mo (₹1,440/yr) · issuer max ₹5,000/mo
Top reward rate20 Edge Miles/₹10080% of FD value
Primary reward cap₹5,000 eligible spend/moNo monthly cap published
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusionsNon-IOCL fuel · EMI · RentNot stated
Bonuses
Signup bonus

Frequently asked questions

Which card has the lower annual fee?
SBI Card against Fixed Deposit has a ₹0 annual fee (lifetime free or zero-fee tier).
Which card earns more on moderate spend?
SBI Card against Fixed Deposit leads with an estimated ₹1,440/yr net annual value on moderate spend.
Which card has the lower income requirement?
Axis IOCL Credit Card lists a minimum monthly income of ₹25,000.
Which cards are secured (FD-backed)?
SBI Card against Fixed Deposit is secured — useful for thin credit files without a bureau pull at application.
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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