Which card has the lower annual fee?

IDFC FIRST Select Credit Card 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?

IDFC FIRST Select Credit Card lists a minimum monthly income of ₹30,000.

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 FIRST Select Credit Card vs Standard Chartered Ultimate Credit Card

Honest side-by-side comparison of HDFC Regalia Gold, IDFC FIRST Select Credit Card, Standard Chartered Ultimate 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, HDFC Regalia Gold ranks first for estimated net annual value — ahead of Standard Chartered Ultimate Credit Card by about ₹596/yr.

HDFC Regalia Gold vs IDFC FIRST Select Credit Card vs Standard Chartered Ultimate Credit Card comparison table
Feature	HDFC Regalia Gold HDFC Bank	IDFC FIRST Select Credit Card IDFC FIRST Bank	Standard Chartered Ultimate Credit Card Standard Chartered
Annual fee	₹2,500	₹0	₹5,000
Min income (monthly)	₹50,000	₹30,000	₹60,000
Top reward rate	4 RP/₹150	3X reward points	5%
Net annual value (moderate spend)	₹5,556/yr	₹2,070/yr	₹4,960/yr
Secured / FD-backed	No	No	No
Signup bonus	₹2,500	—	—

Frequently asked questions

Which card has the lower annual fee?: IDFC FIRST Select Credit Card 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?: IDFC FIRST Select Credit Card lists a minimum monthly income of ₹30,000.
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 BankPlatinum IDFC FIRST Select Credit Card •••• •••• •••• 4242 Quick facts IDFC FIRST Select Credit Card Top reward3X reward points Annual feeLifetime Free Min income₹30,000/mo Tap to flip back IDFC FIRST Select Credit Card IDFC FIRST Bank	Standard CharteredPlatinum Standard Chartered Ultimate Credit Card •••• •••• •••• 4242 Quick facts Standard Chartered Ultimate Credit Card Top reward5% Annual fee₹5,000 Min income₹60,000/mo Tap to flip back Standard Chartered Ultimate Credit Card Standard Chartered
Annual fee	₹2,500	₹0	₹5,000
Min income	₹50,000	₹30,000	₹60,000
Top reward rate	4 RP/₹150	3X reward points	5%
Net value (moderate)	₹5,556/yr	₹2,070/yr	₹4,960/yr
Secured / no bureau	Standard	Standard	Standard
Signup bonus	₹2,500	—	—

HDFC Regalia Gold details →IDFC FIRST Select Credit Card details →Standard Chartered Ultimate Credit Card details →

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