Which card has the lower annual fee?

ICICI Platinum Chip has a ₹0 annual fee (lifetime free or zero-fee tier).

Which card earns more on moderate spend?

IDFC FIRST Select Credit Card leads with an estimated ₹2,070/yr net annual value on moderate spend.

Which card has the lower income requirement?

ICICI Platinum Chip lists a minimum monthly income of ₹18,000.

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 MoneyBack+ Credit Card vs ICICI Platinum Chip vs IDFC FIRST Select Credit Card

Honest side-by-side comparison of HDFC MoneyBack+ Credit Card, ICICI Platinum Chip, IDFC FIRST Select Credit 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, IDFC FIRST Select Credit Card ranks first for estimated net annual value — ahead of HDFC MoneyBack+ Credit Card by about ₹1,380/yr.

HDFC MoneyBack+ Credit Card vs ICICI Platinum Chip vs IDFC FIRST Select Credit Card comparison table
Feature	HDFC MoneyBack+ Credit Card HDFC Bank	ICICI Platinum Chip ICICI Bank	IDFC FIRST Select Credit Card IDFC FIRST Bank
Annual fee	₹500	₹0	₹0
Min income (monthly)	₹20,000	₹18,000	₹30,000
Top reward rate	10X points	1 RP/₹150	3X reward points
Net annual value (moderate spend)	₹690/yr	-₹142/yr	₹2,070/yr
Secured / FD-backed	No	No	No
Signup bonus	₹500	—	—

Frequently asked questions

Which card has the lower annual fee?: ICICI Platinum Chip has a ₹0 annual fee (lifetime free or zero-fee tier).
Which card earns more on moderate spend?: IDFC FIRST Select Credit Card leads with an estimated ₹2,070/yr net annual value on moderate spend.
Which card has the lower income requirement?: ICICI Platinum Chip lists a minimum monthly income of ₹18,000.
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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Feature	HDFC BankClassic HDFC MoneyBack+ Credit Card •••• •••• •••• 4242 Quick facts HDFC MoneyBack+ Credit Card Top reward10X points Annual fee₹500 Min income₹20,000/mo Tap to flip back HDFC MoneyBack+ Credit Card HDFC Bank	ICICI BankClassic ICICI Platinum Chip •••• •••• •••• 4242 Quick facts ICICI Platinum Chip Top reward1 RP/₹150 Annual feeLifetime Free Min income₹18,000/mo Tap to flip back ICICI Platinum Chip ICICI Bank	IDFC FIRST BankPlatinum IDFC FIRST Select Credit Card •••• •••• •••• 4242 Quick facts IDFC FIRST Select Credit Card Top reward3X reward points Annual feeLifetime Free Min income₹30,000/mo Tap to flip back IDFC FIRST Select Credit Card IDFC FIRST Bank
Annual fee	₹500	₹0	₹0
Min income	₹20,000	₹18,000	₹30,000
Top reward rate	10X points	1 RP/₹150	3X reward points
Net value (moderate)	₹690/yr	-₹142/yr	₹2,070/yr
Secured / no bureau	Standard	Standard	Standard
Signup bonus	₹500	—	—

HDFC MoneyBack+ Credit Card details →ICICI Platinum Chip details →IDFC FIRST Select Credit Card details →

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