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?

HDFC Regalia Gold leads with an estimated ₹5,556/yr net annual value on moderate spend.

Which card has the lower income requirement?

SBI SimplySAVE lists a minimum monthly income of ₹18,000.

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 Regalia Gold vs IDFC Ashva Gold (FD) vs SBI SimplySAVE

Honest side-by-side comparison of HDFC Regalia Gold, IDFC Ashva Gold (FD), SBI SimplySAVE — 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, HDFC Regalia Gold ranks first for estimated net annual value — ahead of SBI SimplySAVE by about ₹75/yr.

HDFC Regalia Gold vs IDFC Ashva Gold (FD) vs SBI SimplySAVE comparison table
Feature	HDFC Regalia Gold HDFC Bank	IDFC Ashva Gold (FD) IDFC FIRST Bank	SBI SimplySAVE SBI Card
Annual fee	₹2,500	₹0	₹499
Min income (monthly)	₹50,000	Not stated	₹18,000
Top reward rate	4 RP/₹150	2X reward points	10 RP/₹100
Net annual value (moderate spend)	₹5,556/yr	₹1,600/yr	₹5,481/yr
Secured / FD-backed	No	Yes	No
Signup bonus	₹2,500	—	₹2,000

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?: HDFC Regalia Gold leads with an estimated ₹5,556/yr net annual value on moderate spend.
Which card has the lower income requirement?: SBI SimplySAVE lists a minimum monthly income of ₹18,000.
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 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	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 SimplySAVE •••• •••• •••• 4242 Quick facts SBI SimplySAVE Top reward10 RP/₹100 Annual fee₹499 Min income₹18,000/mo Tap to flip back SBI SimplySAVE SBI Card
Annual fee	₹2,500	₹0	₹499
Min income	₹50,000	Not stated	₹18,000
Top reward rate	4 RP/₹150	2X reward points	10 RP/₹100
Net value (moderate)	₹5,556/yr	₹1,600/yr	₹5,481/yr
Secured / no bureau	Standard	FD-backed	Standard
Signup bonus	₹2,500	—	₹2,000

HDFC Regalia Gold details →IDFC Ashva Gold (FD) details →SBI SimplySAVE details →

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