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?

Standard Chartered Smart Card leads with an estimated ₹3,731/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) is 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 Standard Chartered Smart Card

Honest side-by-side comparison of HDFC MoneyBack+ Credit Card, IDFC Ashva Gold (FD), 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, Standard Chartered Smart Card ranks first for estimated net annual value — ahead of IDFC Ashva Gold (FD) by about ₹2,131/yr.

HDFC MoneyBack+ Credit Card vs IDFC Ashva Gold (FD) vs Standard Chartered Smart Card comparison table
Feature	HDFC MoneyBack+ Credit Card HDFC Bank	IDFC Ashva Gold (FD) IDFC FIRST Bank	Standard Chartered Smart Card Standard Chartered
Annual fee	₹500	₹0	₹499
Min income (monthly)	₹20,000	Not stated	₹30,000
Top reward rate	10X points	2X reward points	2% cashback
Net annual value (moderate spend)	₹690/yr	₹1,600/yr	₹3,731/yr
Secured / FD-backed	No	Yes	No
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?: Standard Chartered Smart Card leads with an estimated ₹3,731/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) is 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	Standard CharteredGold Standard Chartered Smart Card •••• •••• •••• 4242 Quick facts Standard Chartered Smart Card Top reward2% cashback Annual fee₹499 Min income₹30,000/mo Tap to flip back Standard Chartered Smart Card Standard Chartered
Annual fee	₹500	₹0	₹499
Min income	₹20,000	Not stated	₹30,000
Top reward rate	10X points	2X reward points	2% cashback
Net value (moderate)	₹690/yr	₹1,600/yr	₹3,731/yr
Secured / no bureau	Standard	FD-backed	Standard
Signup bonus	₹500	—	—

HDFC MoneyBack+ Credit Card details →IDFC Ashva Gold (FD) details →Standard Chartered Smart Card details →

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