Which card has the lower annual fee?

Axis Bank Neo Credit Card has a ₹0 annual fee (lifetime free or zero-fee tier).

Which card earns more on moderate spend?

SBI Cashback Credit Card leads with an estimated ₹5,520/yr net annual value on moderate spend.

Which card has the lower income requirement?

Axis Bank Neo 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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Axis Bank Neo Credit Card vs SBI Cashback Credit Card

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

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Axis Bank Neo Credit Card

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SBI Cashback Credit Card

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Feature	Axis Bank Neo Credit Card Axis Bank	SBI Cashback Credit Card SBI Card
Fees & eligibility
Annual fee	Lifetime free	₹999
Fee waiver threshold	Lifetime free	Waived at ₹2,00,000/yr spend
Min income	₹15,000/mo	₹25,000/mo
Secured / FD-backed	Standard	Standard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)	₹1,020/yr	₹5,520/yr
Online shopping	—	₹8,000 × 5% = ₹400/mo (₹4,800/yr) · issuer max ₹2,000/mo
Top reward rate	10% off	5%
Primary reward cap	No monthly cap published	₹2,000 rewards/mo cap
UPI rewards	Earns: Per Neo reward structure on eligible spends · cap Issuer caps apply	Not supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusions	EMI · Fuel · Rent	Fuel · Utilities · Insurance · Rent · Wallet loads
Bonuses
Signup bonus	—	—

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Cap-aware split: ~₹5,910/yr combined NAV (₹390 vs best solo). Both annual fees apply.

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At a glance (moderate spend)

Quick verdict: On moderate spend, SBI Cashback Credit Card leads Axis Bank Neo Credit Card by about ₹4,500/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 Neo Credit Card vs SBI Cashback Credit Card comparison table
Feature	Axis Bank Neo Credit Card Axis Bank	SBI Cashback Credit Card SBI Card
Fees & eligibility
Annual fee	Lifetime free	₹999
Fee waiver threshold	Lifetime free	Waived at ₹2,00,000/yr spend
Min income	₹15,000/mo	₹25,000/mo
Secured / FD-backed	Standard	Standard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)	₹1,020/yr	₹5,520/yr
Online shopping	—	₹8,000 × 5% = ₹400/mo (₹4,800/yr) · issuer max ₹2,000/mo
Top reward rate	10% off	5%
Primary reward cap	No monthly cap published	₹2,000 rewards/mo cap
UPI rewards	Earns: Per Neo reward structure on eligible spends · cap Issuer caps apply	Not supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusions	EMI · Fuel · Rent	Fuel · Utilities · Insurance · Rent · Wallet loads
Bonuses
Signup bonus	—	—

Frequently asked questions

Which card has the lower annual fee?: Axis Bank Neo Credit Card has a ₹0 annual fee (lifetime free or zero-fee tier).
Which card earns more on moderate spend?: SBI Cashback Credit Card leads with an estimated ₹5,520/yr net annual value on moderate spend.
Which card has the lower income requirement?: Axis Bank Neo 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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