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?

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

Which card has the lower income requirement?

HDFC Regalia Gold lists a minimum monthly income of ₹50,000.

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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HDFC Regalia Gold vs SBI Card against Fixed Deposit

Honest side-by-side comparison of HDFC Regalia Gold, SBI Card against Fixed Deposit — 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 leads SBI Card against Fixed Deposit by about ₹3,786/yr in estimated net value.

HDFC Regalia Gold vs SBI Card against Fixed Deposit comparison table
Feature	HDFC Regalia Gold HDFC Bank	SBI Card against Fixed Deposit SBI Card
Annual fee	₹2,500	₹0
Min income (monthly)	₹50,000	Not stated
Top reward rate	4 RP/₹150	80% of FD value
Net annual value (moderate spend)	₹5,556/yr	₹1,770/yr
Secured / FD-backed	No	Yes
Signup bonus	₹2,500	—

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?: HDFC Regalia Gold leads with an estimated ₹5,556/yr net annual value on moderate spend.
Which card has the lower income requirement?: HDFC Regalia Gold lists a minimum monthly income of ₹50,000.
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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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	SBI CardClassic SBI Card against Fixed Deposit •••• •••• •••• 4242 Quick facts SBI Card against Fixed Deposit Top reward80% of FD value Annual feeLifetime Free Tap to flip back SBI Card against Fixed Deposit SBI Card
Annual fee	₹2,500	₹0
Min income	₹50,000	Not stated
Top reward rate	4 RP/₹150	80% of FD value
Net value (moderate)	₹5,556/yr	₹1,770/yr
Secured / no bureau	Standard	FD-backed
Signup bonus	₹2,500	—

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