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HDFC Bharat Cashback Credit Card vs SBI SimplySAVE

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

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HDFC Bharat Cashback Credit Card

HDFC Bank

SBI SimplySAVE

SBI Card

Your adjusted comparison

Feature
HDFC Bharat Cashback Credit Card

HDFC Bharat Cashback Credit Card

HDFC Bank

SBI SimplySAVE credit card

SBI SimplySAVE

SBI Card

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹500₹499
Fee waiver thresholdNo waiver publishedNo waiver published
Min income₹15,000/mo₹18,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedStandardStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)₹3,670/yr₹2,751/yr
Groceries (offline)₹5,000 → 500 pts/mo × ₹0.25/pt = ₹125.00/mo (₹1,500/yr)
Dining & delivery₹3,500 → 350 pts/mo × ₹0.25/pt = ₹87.50/mo (₹1,050/yr)
Fuel₹3,000 × 5% = ₹150/mo (₹1,800/yr) · issuer max ₹250/mo₹3,000 → 300 pts/mo × ₹0.25/pt = ₹75/mo (₹900/yr)
Top reward rate5% cashback10 RP/₹100
Primary reward cap₹250 rewards/mo capNo monthly cap published
UPI rewardsEarns: 5% cashback on select categories; 1% on other spends · cap ₹250/month fuel cashback capEarns: 1 Reward Point per ₹100 on eligible spends (base rate) · cap Per SBI monthly caps
Key exclusionsEMI · Rent · Wallet loads · InsuranceEMI · Rent · Wallet
Bonuses
Signup bonus₹2,000

Stack mode (hold both)

Cap-aware split: ~₹4,611/yr combined NAV (₹941 vs best solo). Both annual fees apply.

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Reference summary

At a glance (moderate spend)

Quick verdict: On moderate spend, HDFC Bharat Cashback Credit Card leads SBI SimplySAVE by about ₹919/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

HDFC Bharat Cashback Credit Card vs SBI SimplySAVE comparison table
FeatureHDFC Bharat Cashback Credit Card

HDFC Bank

SBI SimplySAVE

SBI Card

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹500₹499
Fee waiver thresholdNo waiver publishedNo waiver published
Min income₹15,000/mo₹18,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedStandardStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)₹3,670/yr₹2,751/yr
Groceries (offline)₹5,000 → 500 pts/mo × ₹0.25/pt = ₹125.00/mo (₹1,500/yr)
Dining & delivery₹3,500 → 350 pts/mo × ₹0.25/pt = ₹87.50/mo (₹1,050/yr)
Fuel₹3,000 × 5% = ₹150/mo (₹1,800/yr) · issuer max ₹250/mo₹3,000 → 300 pts/mo × ₹0.25/pt = ₹75/mo (₹900/yr)
Top reward rate5% cashback10 RP/₹100
Primary reward cap₹250 rewards/mo capNo monthly cap published
UPI rewardsEarns: 5% cashback on select categories; 1% on other spends · cap ₹250/month fuel cashback capEarns: 1 Reward Point per ₹100 on eligible spends (base rate) · cap Per SBI monthly caps
Key exclusionsEMI · Rent · Wallet loads · InsuranceEMI · Rent · Wallet
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?
HDFC Bharat Cashback Credit Card leads with an estimated ₹3,670/yr net annual value on moderate spend.
Which card has the lower income requirement?
HDFC Bharat Cashback 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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