Which card has the lower annual fee?

IDFC Ashva Gold (FD) has a ₹0 annual fee (lifetime free or zero-fee tier).

Which card earns more on moderate spend?

SBI BPCL Octane leads with an estimated ₹9,570/yr net annual value on moderate spend.

Which card has the lower income requirement?

SBI BPCL Octane lists a minimum monthly income of ₹30,000.

Which cards are secured (FD-backed)?

IDFC Ashva Gold (FD) 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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HDFC Diners Club Black Metal vs IDFC Ashva Gold (FD) vs SBI BPCL Octane

Honest side-by-side comparison of HDFC Diners Club Black Metal, IDFC Ashva Gold (FD), SBI BPCL Octane — 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, SBI BPCL Octane ranks first for estimated net annual value — ahead of IDFC Ashva Gold (FD) by about ₹7,970/yr.

HDFC Diners Club Black Metal vs IDFC Ashva Gold (FD) vs SBI BPCL Octane comparison table
Feature	HDFC Diners Club Black Metal HDFC Bank	IDFC Ashva Gold (FD) IDFC FIRST Bank	SBI BPCL Octane SBI Card
Annual fee	₹10,000	₹0	₹1,499
Min income (monthly)	₹1,50,000	Not stated	₹30,000
Top reward rate	10X points	2X reward points	25X points
Net annual value (moderate spend)	-₹5,617/yr	₹1,600/yr	₹9,570/yr
Secured / FD-backed	No	Yes	No
Signup bonus	—	—	₹6,000

Frequently asked questions

Which card has the lower annual fee?: IDFC Ashva Gold (FD) has a ₹0 annual fee (lifetime free or zero-fee tier).
Which card earns more on moderate spend?: SBI BPCL Octane leads with an estimated ₹9,570/yr net annual value on moderate spend.
Which card has the lower income requirement?: SBI BPCL Octane lists a minimum monthly income of ₹30,000.
Which cards are secured (FD-backed)?: IDFC Ashva Gold (FD) 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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Feature	HDFC BankMetal HDFC Diners Club Black Metal •••• •••• •••• 4242 Quick facts HDFC Diners Club Black Metal Top reward10X points Annual fee₹10,000 Min income₹1,50,000/mo Tap to flip back HDFC Diners Club Black Metal HDFC Bank	IDFC FIRST BankGold IDFC Ashva Gold (FD) •••• •••• •••• 4242 Quick facts IDFC Ashva Gold (FD) Top reward2X reward points Annual feeLifetime Free Tap to flip back IDFC Ashva Gold (FD) IDFC FIRST Bank	SBI CardPlatinum SBI BPCL Octane •••• •••• •••• 4242 Quick facts SBI BPCL Octane Top reward25X points Annual fee₹1,499 Min income₹30,000/mo Tap to flip back SBI BPCL Octane SBI Card
Annual fee	₹10,000	₹0	₹1,499
Min income	₹1,50,000	Not stated	₹30,000
Top reward rate	10X points	2X reward points	25X points
Net value (moderate)	-₹5,617/yr	₹1,600/yr	₹9,570/yr
Secured / no bureau	Standard	FD-backed	Standard
Signup bonus	—	—	₹6,000

HDFC Diners Club Black Metal details →IDFC Ashva Gold (FD) details →SBI BPCL Octane details →

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