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 MoneyBack+ Credit Card lists a minimum monthly income of ₹20,000.

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 MoneyBack+ Credit Card vs IDFC Ashva Gold (FD) vs SBI Card against Fixed Deposit

Honest side-by-side comparison of HDFC MoneyBack+ 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 MoneyBack+ Credit Card vs IDFC Ashva Gold (FD) vs SBI Card against Fixed Deposit comparison table
Feature	HDFC MoneyBack+ Credit Card HDFC Bank	IDFC Ashva Gold (FD) IDFC FIRST Bank	SBI Card against Fixed Deposit SBI Card
Annual fee	₹500	₹0	₹0
Min income (monthly)	₹20,000	Not stated	Not stated
Top reward rate	10X points	2X reward points	80% of FD value
Net annual value (moderate spend)	₹690/yr	₹1,600/yr	₹1,770/yr
Secured / FD-backed	No	Yes	Yes
Signup bonus	₹500	—	—

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 MoneyBack+ Credit Card lists a minimum monthly income of ₹20,000.
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 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	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	₹500	₹0	₹0
Min income	₹20,000	Not stated	Not stated
Top reward rate	10X points	2X reward points	80% of FD value
Net value (moderate)	₹690/yr	₹1,600/yr	₹1,770/yr
Secured / no bureau	Standard	FD-backed	FD-backed
Signup bonus	₹500	—	—

HDFC MoneyBack+ Credit Card details →IDFC Ashva Gold (FD) details →SBI Card against Fixed Deposit details →

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