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Axis Bank My Zone Credit Card vs SBI Card against Fixed Deposit

Honest side-by-side comparison of Axis Bank My Zone 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 Bank My Zone Credit Card

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SBI Card against Fixed Deposit

SBI Card

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Axis Bank My Zone Credit Card

Axis Bank My Zone 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₹20,000/moNot stated
Secured / FD-backedStandardFD-backed
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)₹3,130/yr₹1,440/yr
Dining & delivery₹3,500 × 4% = ₹140/mo (₹1,680/yr) · issuer max ₹400/mo
Top reward rate4%80% of FD value
Primary reward cap₹400 rewards/mo capNo monthly cap published
Perks & restrictions
Lounge accessDomestic airport lounge — about 1 visit per quarter · Lounge typically gated on ₹50,000 spend in the previous quarter — verify on Axis siteNone
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusionsEMI · Fuel · RentNot stated
Bonuses
Signup bonus

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Cap-aware split: ~₹3,550/yr combined NAV (₹420 vs best solo). Both annual fees apply.

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At a glance (moderate spend)

Quick verdict: On moderate spend, Axis Bank My Zone Credit Card leads SBI Card against Fixed Deposit by about ₹1,690/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 My Zone Credit Card vs SBI Card against Fixed Deposit comparison table
FeatureAxis Bank My Zone 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₹20,000/moNot stated
Secured / FD-backedStandardFD-backed
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)₹3,130/yr₹1,440/yr
Dining & delivery₹3,500 × 4% = ₹140/mo (₹1,680/yr) · issuer max ₹400/mo
Top reward rate4%80% of FD value
Primary reward cap₹400 rewards/mo capNo monthly cap published
Perks & restrictions
Lounge accessDomestic airport lounge — about 1 visit per quarter · Lounge typically gated on ₹50,000 spend in the previous quarter — verify on Axis siteNone
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusionsEMI · Fuel · 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?
Axis Bank My Zone Credit Card leads with an estimated ₹3,130/yr net annual value on moderate spend.
Which card has the lower income requirement?
Axis Bank My Zone Credit Card lists a minimum monthly income of ₹20,000.
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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