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HDFC Regalia Gold vs Standard Chartered Smart Card

Honest side-by-side comparison of HDFC Regalia Gold, Standard Chartered Smart Card — annual fees, reward rates, income eligibility, and estimated net annual value on the same spend profile.

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HDFC Regalia Gold

HDFC Bank

Standard Chartered Smart Card

Standard Chartered

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Feature
HDFC Regalia Gold credit card

HDFC Regalia Gold

HDFC Bank

Standard Chartered Smart Card credit card

Standard Chartered Smart Card

Standard Chartered

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹2,500₹499
Fee waiver threshold₹4,00,000/yrNo waiver published
Min income₹50,000/mo₹30,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedStandardStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)-₹670/yr₹2,831/yr
Online shopping—₹8,000 × 2% = ₹160/mo (₹1,920/yr)
Top reward rate5 RP/₹2002% cashback
Primary reward cap₹15,000 eligible spend/moNo monthly cap published
Perks & restrictions
Lounge accessUp to 2 lounge vouchers/quarter — spend-gated from Jul 2026 · From Jul 2026: ~₹60,000 spend in previous calendar quarter for domestic lounge voucher; SmartBuy milestone path may differ — verify MITCNone
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusionsEMI · Fuel · Rent · WalletEMI · Fuel · Rent
Bonuses
Signup bonus₹2,500—

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At a glance (moderate spend)

Quick verdict: On moderate spend, Standard Chartered Smart Card leads HDFC Regalia Gold by about ₹3,501/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 Regalia Gold vs Standard Chartered Smart Card comparison table
FeatureHDFC Regalia Gold

HDFC Bank

Standard Chartered Smart Card

Standard Chartered

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹2,500₹499
Fee waiver threshold₹4,00,000/yrNo waiver published
Min income₹50,000/mo₹30,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedStandardStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)-₹670/yr₹2,831/yr
Online shopping—₹8,000 × 2% = ₹160/mo (₹1,920/yr)
Top reward rate5 RP/₹2002% cashback
Primary reward cap₹15,000 eligible spend/moNo monthly cap published
Perks & restrictions
Lounge accessUp to 2 lounge vouchers/quarter — spend-gated from Jul 2026 · From Jul 2026: ~₹60,000 spend in previous calendar quarter for domestic lounge voucher; SmartBuy milestone path may differ — verify MITCNone
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusionsEMI · Fuel · Rent · WalletEMI · Fuel · Rent
Bonuses
Signup bonus₹2,500—

Frequently asked questions

Which card has the lower annual fee?
Standard Chartered Smart Card has the lowest annual fee at ₹499.
Which card earns more on moderate spend?
Standard Chartered Smart Card leads with an estimated ₹2,831/yr net annual value on moderate spend.
Which card has the lower income requirement?
Standard Chartered Smart 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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