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HDFC MoneyBack+ Credit Card vs SBI Card against Fixed Deposit

Honest side-by-side comparison of HDFC MoneyBack+ Credit Card, SBI Card against Fixed Deposit — annual fees, reward rates, income eligibility, and estimated net annual value on the same spend profile.

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HDFC MoneyBack+ Credit Card

HDFC Bank

SBI Card against Fixed Deposit

SBI Card

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Feature
HDFC MoneyBack+ Credit Card

HDFC MoneyBack+ Credit Card

HDFC Bank

SBI Card against Fixed Deposit credit card

SBI Card against Fixed Deposit

SBI Card

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹500Lifetime free
Fee waiver thresholdNo waiver publishedLifetime free
Min income₹20,000/moNot stated
Secured / FD-backedStandardFD-backed
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)₹130/yr₹1,440/yr
Online shopping₹2,500 → 167 pts/mo × ₹0.25/pt = ₹41.67/mo (₹500/yr) · cap reached—
Top reward rate10X points80% of FD value
Primary reward cap₹2,500 eligible spend/moNo monthly cap published
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusionsEMI · Fuel · RentNot stated
Bonuses
Signup bonus₹500—

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Reference summary

At a glance (moderate spend)

Quick verdict: On moderate spend, SBI Card against Fixed Deposit leads HDFC MoneyBack+ Credit Card by about ₹1,310/yr in estimated net value.

Spend assumptions for this table

Moderate user spend profile · ₹31,000/mo

₹31,000/month total spend — typical India user

Online ₹8,000 · Groceries ₹5,000 · Other ₹4,000 · Dining ₹3,500 · Bills ₹3,500

HDFC MoneyBack+ Credit Card vs SBI Card against Fixed Deposit comparison table
FeatureHDFC MoneyBack+ Credit Card

HDFC Bank

SBI Card against Fixed Deposit

SBI Card

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹500Lifetime free
Fee waiver thresholdNo waiver publishedLifetime free
Min income₹20,000/moNot stated
Secured / FD-backedStandardFD-backed
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)₹130/yr₹1,440/yr
Online shopping₹2,500 → 167 pts/mo × ₹0.25/pt = ₹41.67/mo (₹500/yr) · cap reached—
Top reward rate10X points80% of FD value
Primary reward cap₹2,500 eligible spend/moNo monthly cap published
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusionsEMI · Fuel · RentNot stated
Bonuses
Signup bonus₹500—

Frequently asked questions

Which card has the lower annual fee?
SBI Card against Fixed Deposit 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 ₹1,440/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)?
SBI Card against Fixed Deposit 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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