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HSBC Cashback Credit Card vs IDFC FIRST WOW Credit Card vs IndusInd Bank Avios Visa Infinite Credit Card

Honest side-by-side comparison of HSBC Cashback Credit Card, IDFC FIRST WOW Credit Card, IndusInd Bank Avios Visa Infinite 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 Cashback Credit Card ranks first for estimated net annual value — ahead of IDFC FIRST WOW Credit Card by about ₹7,141/yr.

HSBC Cashback Credit Card vs IDFC FIRST WOW Credit Card vs IndusInd Bank Avios Visa Infinite Credit Card comparison table
FeatureHSBC Cashback Credit Card

HSBC

IDFC FIRST WOW Credit Card

IDFC FIRST Bank

IndusInd Bank Avios Visa Infinite Credit Card

IndusInd Bank

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹999Lifetime free₹10,000
Fee waiver thresholdNo waiver publishedLifetime freeNo waiver published
Min income₹40,000/moNot stated₹75,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedStandardFD-backedStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)₹7,941/yr₹800/yr-₹8,536/yr
Dining & delivery10% cashback → ₹400/mo (₹4,800/yr)
Travel5 pts per ₹150 spend → ₹50/mo (₹600/yr)
Top reward rate10%1X reward points5X Avios points
Primary reward cap₹1,000 eligible spend/moNo monthly cap publishedNo monthly cap published
Perks & restrictions
Lounge accessNoneNoneUnlimited lounge access · No minimum spend required for lounge access
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Earns: Reward points on eligible spends via UPI and card · cap Lifetime-free; standard earn caps per IDFC T&CsNot supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusionsEMI · Fuel · Rent · WalletNot statedEMI · Fuel · Rent · Wallet
Bonuses
Signup bonus

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 Cashback Credit Card leads with an estimated ₹7,941/yr net annual value on moderate spend.
Which card has the lower income requirement?
HSBC Cashback Credit Card lists a minimum monthly income of ₹40,000.
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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HSBC Cashback Credit Card

HSBC

IDFC FIRST WOW Credit Card

IDFC FIRST Bank

IndusInd Bank Avios Visa Infinite Credit Card

IndusInd Bank

Your adjusted comparison

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HSBCGold

HSBC Cashback Credit Card

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Quick facts

HSBC Cashback Credit Card

Top reward10%
Annual fee₹999
Min income₹40,000/mo

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HSBC Cashback Credit Card

HSBC

IDFC FIRST BankClassic

IDFC FIRST WOW Credit Card

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Quick facts

IDFC FIRST WOW Credit Card

Top reward1X reward points
Annual feeLifetime Free

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IDFC FIRST WOW Credit Card

IDFC FIRST Bank

IndusInd BankInfinite

IndusInd Bank Avios Visa Infinite Credit Card

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Quick facts

IndusInd Bank Avios Visa Infinite Credit Card

Top reward5X Avios points
Annual fee₹10,000
Min income₹75,000/mo

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IndusInd Bank Avios Visa Infinite Credit Card

IndusInd Bank

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹999Lifetime free₹10,000
Fee waiver thresholdNo waiver publishedLifetime freeNo waiver published
Min income₹40,000/moNot stated₹75,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedStandardFD-backedStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)₹7,941/yr₹800/yr-₹8,536/yr
Dining & delivery10% cashback → ₹400/mo (₹4,800/yr)
Travel5 pts per ₹150 spend → ₹50/mo (₹600/yr)
Top reward rate10%1X reward points5X Avios points
Primary reward cap₹1,000 eligible spend/moNo monthly cap publishedNo monthly cap published
Perks & restrictions
Lounge accessNoneNoneUnlimited lounge access · No minimum spend required for lounge access
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Earns: Reward points on eligible spends via UPI and card · cap Lifetime-free; standard earn caps per IDFC T&CsNot supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusionsEMI · Fuel · Rent · WalletNot statedEMI · Fuel · Rent · Wallet
Bonuses
Signup bonus

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