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 Card against Fixed Deposit leads with an estimated ₹1,770/yr net annual value on moderate spend.

Which card has the lower income requirement?

HDFC Bank Infinia Credit Card lists a minimum monthly income of ₹1,00,000.

Which cards are secured (FD-backed)?

IDFC Ashva Gold (FD), SBI Card against Fixed Deposit are 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 Bank Infinia Credit Card vs IDFC Ashva Gold (FD) vs SBI Card against Fixed Deposit

Honest side-by-side comparison of HDFC Bank Infinia Credit Card, IDFC Ashva Gold (FD), SBI Card against Fixed Deposit — 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 against Fixed Deposit ranks first for estimated net annual value — ahead of IDFC Ashva Gold (FD) by about ₹170/yr.

HDFC Bank Infinia Credit Card vs IDFC Ashva Gold (FD) vs SBI Card against Fixed Deposit comparison table
Feature	HDFC Bank Infinia Credit Card HDFC Bank	IDFC Ashva Gold (FD) IDFC FIRST Bank	SBI Card against Fixed Deposit SBI Card
Annual fee	₹12,500	₹0	₹0
Min income (monthly)	₹1,00,000	Not stated	Not stated
Top reward rate	5 RP/₹150	2X reward points	80% of FD value
Net annual value (moderate spend)	-₹2,641/yr	₹1,600/yr	₹1,770/yr
Secured / FD-backed	No	Yes	Yes
Signup bonus	—	—	—

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 Card against Fixed Deposit leads with an estimated ₹1,770/yr net annual value on moderate spend.
Which card has the lower income requirement?: HDFC Bank Infinia Credit Card lists a minimum monthly income of ₹1,00,000.
Which cards are secured (FD-backed)?: IDFC Ashva Gold (FD), SBI Card against Fixed Deposit are 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 Bank Infinia Credit Card •••• •••• •••• 4242 Quick facts HDFC Bank Infinia Credit Card Top reward5 RP/₹150 Annual fee₹12,500 Min income₹1,00,000/mo Tap to flip back HDFC Bank Infinia Credit Card 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 CardClassic SBI Card against Fixed Deposit •••• •••• •••• 4242 Quick facts SBI Card against Fixed Deposit Top reward80% of FD value Annual feeLifetime Free Tap to flip back SBI Card against Fixed Deposit SBI Card
Annual fee	₹12,500	₹0	₹0
Min income	₹1,00,000	Not stated	Not stated
Top reward rate	5 RP/₹150	2X reward points	80% of FD value
Net value (moderate)	-₹2,641/yr	₹1,600/yr	₹1,770/yr
Secured / no bureau	Standard	FD-backed	FD-backed
Signup bonus	—	—	—

HDFC Bank Infinia Credit Card details →IDFC Ashva Gold (FD) details →SBI Card against Fixed Deposit details →

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