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HSBC Cashback Credit Card vs 811 Dream Different Credit Card

Honest side-by-side comparison of HSBC Cashback Credit Card, 811 Dream Different Credit Card — annual fees, reward rates, income eligibility, and estimated net annual value on the same spend profile.

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HSBC Cashback Credit Card

HSBC

811 Dream Different Credit Card

Kotak Mahindra Bank

Your adjusted comparison

Feature
HSBC Cashback Credit Card

HSBC Cashback Credit Card

HSBC

811 Dream Different Credit Card

811 Dream Different Credit Card

Kotak Mahindra Bank

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹999Lifetime free
Fee waiver thresholdNo waiver publishedLifetime free
Min income₹40,000/mo₹20,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedStandardStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)₹6,291/yr₹6,300/yr
Online shopping₹8,000 × 5% = ₹400/mo (₹4,800/yr) · issuer max ₹500/mo
Dining & delivery₹3,500 × 10% = ₹350/mo (₹4,200/yr) · issuer max ₹1,000/mo
Top reward rate10%5%
Primary reward cap₹1,000 eligible spend/mo₹500 rewards/mo cap
Perks & restrictions
Lounge access4 domestic airport lounge visits per year (1/quarter) · No minimum spend required for lounge accessNone
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Earns: 5% on online; 1% on other eligible spends · cap ₹500/month online cashback cap
Key exclusionsEMI · Fuel · Rent · WalletEMI · Fuel · Rent
Bonuses
Signup bonus₹500

Stack mode (hold both)

Cap-aware split: ~₹9,651/yr combined NAV (₹3,351 vs best solo). Both annual fees apply.

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Reference summary

At a glance (moderate spend)

Quick verdict: On moderate spend, 811 Dream Different Credit Card leads HSBC Cashback Credit Card by about ₹9/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

HSBC Cashback Credit Card vs 811 Dream Different Credit Card comparison table
FeatureHSBC Cashback Credit Card

HSBC

811 Dream Different Credit Card

Kotak Mahindra Bank

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹999Lifetime free
Fee waiver thresholdNo waiver publishedLifetime free
Min income₹40,000/mo₹20,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedStandardStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)₹6,291/yr₹6,300/yr
Online shopping₹8,000 × 5% = ₹400/mo (₹4,800/yr) · issuer max ₹500/mo
Dining & delivery₹3,500 × 10% = ₹350/mo (₹4,200/yr) · issuer max ₹1,000/mo
Top reward rate10%5%
Primary reward cap₹1,000 eligible spend/mo₹500 rewards/mo cap
Perks & restrictions
Lounge access4 domestic airport lounge visits per year (1/quarter) · No minimum spend required for lounge accessNone
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Earns: 5% on online; 1% on other eligible spends · cap ₹500/month online cashback cap
Key exclusionsEMI · Fuel · Rent · WalletEMI · Fuel · Rent
Bonuses
Signup bonus₹500

Frequently asked questions

Which card has the lower annual fee?
811 Dream Different Credit Card has a ₹0 annual fee (lifetime free or zero-fee tier).
Which card earns more on moderate spend?
811 Dream Different Credit Card leads with an estimated ₹6,300/yr net annual value on moderate spend.
Which card has the lower income requirement?
811 Dream Different Credit Card lists a minimum monthly income of ₹20,000.
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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