Which card has the lower annual fee?

IDFC FIRST WOW Credit Card has a ₹0 annual fee (lifetime free or zero-fee tier).

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.

Which cards are secured (FD-backed)?

IDFC FIRST WOW Credit Card 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 Regalia Gold vs HSBC Live+ Credit Card vs IDFC FIRST WOW Credit Card

Honest side-by-side comparison of HDFC Regalia Gold, HSBC Live+ Credit Card, IDFC FIRST WOW 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, HSBC Live+ Credit Card ranks first for estimated net annual value — ahead of HDFC Regalia Gold by about ₹3,384/yr.

HDFC Regalia Gold vs HSBC Live+ Credit Card vs IDFC FIRST WOW Credit Card comparison table
Feature	HDFC Regalia Gold HDFC Bank	HSBC Live+ Credit Card HSBC	IDFC FIRST WOW Credit Card IDFC FIRST Bank
Annual fee	₹2,500	₹999	₹0
Min income (monthly)	₹50,000	₹30,000	Not stated
Top reward rate	4 RP/₹150	10%	1X reward points
Net annual value (moderate spend)	₹5,556/yr	₹8,940/yr	₹800/yr
Secured / FD-backed	No	No	Yes
Signup bonus	₹2,500	—	—

Frequently asked questions

Which card has the lower annual fee?: IDFC FIRST WOW Credit Card has a ₹0 annual fee (lifetime free or zero-fee tier).
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.
Which cards are secured (FD-backed)?: IDFC FIRST WOW Credit Card 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 BankPlatinum HDFC Regalia Gold •••• •••• •••• 4242 Quick facts HDFC Regalia Gold Top reward4 RP/₹150 Annual fee₹2,500 Min income₹50,000/mo Tap to flip back HDFC Regalia Gold HDFC Bank	HSBCGold HSBC Live+ Credit Card •••• •••• •••• 4242 Quick facts HSBC Live+ Credit Card Top reward10% Annual fee₹999 Min income₹30,000/mo Tap to flip back HSBC Live+ Credit Card HSBC	IDFC FIRST BankClassic IDFC FIRST WOW Credit Card •••• •••• •••• 4242 Quick facts IDFC FIRST WOW Credit Card Top reward1X reward points Annual feeLifetime Free Tap to flip back IDFC FIRST WOW Credit Card IDFC FIRST Bank
Annual fee	₹2,500	₹999	₹0
Min income	₹50,000	₹30,000	Not stated
Top reward rate	4 RP/₹150	10%	1X reward points
Net value (moderate)	₹5,556/yr	₹8,940/yr	₹800/yr
Secured / no bureau	Standard	Standard	FD-backed
Signup bonus	₹2,500	—	—

HDFC Regalia Gold details →HSBC Live+ Credit Card details →IDFC FIRST WOW Credit Card details →

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