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HDFC Millennia Credit Card vs HSBC Live+ Credit Card vs Standard Chartered Smart Card

Honest side-by-side comparison of HDFC Millennia Credit Card, HSBC Live+ Credit Card, Standard Chartered Smart Card — 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, HSBC Live+ Credit Card ranks first for estimated net annual value — ahead of HDFC Millennia Credit Card by about ₹110/yr.

HDFC Millennia Credit Card vs HSBC Live+ Credit Card vs Standard Chartered Smart Card comparison table
FeatureHDFC Millennia Credit Card

HDFC Bank

HSBC Live+ Credit Card

HSBC

Standard Chartered Smart Card

Standard Chartered

Annual fee₹1,000₹999₹499
Min income (monthly)₹35,000₹30,000₹30,000
Top reward rate5%10%2% cashback
Net annual value (moderate spend)₹8,830/yr₹8,940/yr₹3,731/yr
Secured / FD-backedNoNoNo
Signup bonus₹1,000

Frequently asked questions

Which card has the lower annual fee?
Standard Chartered Smart Card has the lowest annual fee at ₹499.
Which card earns more on moderate spend?
HSBC Live+ Credit Card leads with an estimated ₹8,940/yr net annual value on moderate spend.
Which card has the lower income requirement?
HSBC Live+ Credit Card lists a minimum monthly income of ₹30,000.
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 BankGold

HDFC Millennia Credit Card

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Quick facts

HDFC Millennia Credit Card

Top reward5%
Annual fee₹1,000
Min income₹35,000/mo

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HDFC Millennia Credit Card

HDFC Bank

HSBCGold

HSBC Live+ Credit Card

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Quick facts

HSBC Live+ Credit Card

Top reward10%
Annual fee₹999
Min income₹30,000/mo

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HSBC Live+ Credit Card

HSBC

Standard CharteredGold

Standard Chartered Smart Card

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Quick facts

Standard Chartered Smart Card

Top reward2% cashback
Annual fee₹499
Min income₹30,000/mo

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Standard Chartered Smart Card

Standard Chartered

Annual fee₹1,000₹999₹499
Min income₹35,000₹30,000₹30,000
Top reward rate5%10%2% cashback
Net value (moderate)₹8,830/yr₹8,940/yr₹3,731/yr
Secured / no bureauStandardStandardStandard
Signup bonus₹1,000

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