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HDFC Diners Club Black Metal vs RBL Bank ShopRite vs SBI Card ELITE

Honest side-by-side comparison of HDFC Diners Club Black Metal, RBL Bank ShopRite, SBI Card ELITE — 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 Card ELITE ranks first for estimated net annual value — ahead of RBL Bank ShopRite by about ₹1,241/yr.

HDFC Diners Club Black Metal vs RBL Bank ShopRite vs SBI Card ELITE comparison table
FeatureHDFC Diners Club Black Metal

HDFC Bank

RBL Bank ShopRite

RBL Bank

SBI Card ELITE

SBI Card

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹10,000Lifetime free₹4,999
Fee waiver thresholdNo waiver publishedLifetime free₹10,00,000/yr
Min income₹1,50,000/mo₹15,000/mo₹60,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedStandardStandardStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)-₹6,300/yr₹460/yr₹1,701/yr
Groceries (offline)5% cashback → ₹50/mo (₹600/yr) (cap hit)
Travel5 pts per ₹150 spend → ₹83/mo (₹1,000/yr)8 pts per ₹150 spend → ₹67/mo (₹800/yr)
Top reward rate10X points5% on first ₹1,000/mo5X reward points
Primary reward capNo monthly cap published₹1,000 eligible spend/moNo monthly cap published
Perks & restrictions
Lounge accessUnlimited domestic + international · No minimum spend — show physical card at lounge (DreamFolks / Diners network)None8 complimentary domestic lounge visits per year · No minimum spend required for lounge access
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusionsEMI · Fuel · Rent · WalletEMI · Fuel · RentFuel · Rent · Wallet · EMI · Government
Bonuses
Signup bonus₹5,000

Frequently asked questions

Which card has the lower annual fee?
RBL Bank ShopRite has a ₹0 annual fee (lifetime free or zero-fee tier).
Which card earns more on moderate spend?
SBI Card ELITE leads with an estimated ₹1,701/yr net annual value on moderate spend.
Which card has the lower income requirement?
RBL Bank ShopRite 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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HDFC Diners Club Black Metal

HDFC Bank

RBL Bank ShopRite

RBL Bank

SBI Card ELITE

SBI Card

Your adjusted comparison

Feature
HDFC BankMetal

HDFC Diners Club Black Metal

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Quick facts

HDFC Diners Club Black Metal

Top reward10X points
Annual fee₹10,000
Min income₹1,50,000/mo

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HDFC Diners Club Black Metal

HDFC Bank

RBL BankClassic

RBL Bank ShopRite

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Quick facts

RBL Bank ShopRite

Top reward5% on first ₹1,000/mo
Annual feeLifetime Free
Min income₹15,000/mo

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RBL Bank ShopRite

RBL Bank

SBI CardPlatinum

SBI Card ELITE

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Quick facts

SBI Card ELITE

Top reward5X reward points
Annual fee₹4,999
Min income₹60,000/mo

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SBI Card ELITE

SBI Card

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹10,000Lifetime free₹4,999
Fee waiver thresholdNo waiver publishedLifetime free₹10,00,000/yr
Min income₹1,50,000/mo₹15,000/mo₹60,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedStandardStandardStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)-₹6,300/yr₹460/yr₹1,701/yr
Groceries (offline)5% cashback → ₹50/mo (₹600/yr) (cap hit)
Travel5 pts per ₹150 spend → ₹83/mo (₹1,000/yr)8 pts per ₹150 spend → ₹67/mo (₹800/yr)
Top reward rate10X points5% on first ₹1,000/mo5X reward points
Primary reward capNo monthly cap published₹1,000 eligible spend/moNo monthly cap published
Perks & restrictions
Lounge accessUnlimited domestic + international · No minimum spend — show physical card at lounge (DreamFolks / Diners network)None8 complimentary domestic lounge visits per year · No minimum spend required for lounge access
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusionsEMI · Fuel · Rent · WalletEMI · Fuel · RentFuel · Rent · Wallet · EMI · Government
Bonuses
Signup bonus₹5,000

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