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HSBC Cashback Credit Card vs SBI Card against Fixed Deposit

Honest side-by-side comparison of HSBC Cashback Credit Card, SBI Card against Fixed Deposit — 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

SBI Card against Fixed Deposit

SBI Card

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Feature
HSBC Cashback Credit Card

HSBC Cashback Credit Card

HSBC

SBI Card against Fixed Deposit credit card

SBI Card against Fixed Deposit

SBI Card

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹999Lifetime free
Fee waiver thresholdNo waiver publishedLifetime free
Min income₹40,000/moNot stated
Secured / FD-backedStandardFD-backed
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)₹6,291/yr₹1,440/yr
Dining & delivery₹3,500 × 10% = ₹350/mo (₹4,200/yr) · issuer max ₹1,000/mo—
Top reward rate10%80% of FD value
Primary reward cap₹1,000 eligible spend/moNo monthly cap published
Perks & restrictions
Lounge access4 domestic airport lounge visits per year (1/quarter) · No minimum spend required for lounge accessNone
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusionsEMI · Fuel · Rent · WalletNot stated
Bonuses
Signup bonus——

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Cap-aware split: ~₹6,711/yr combined NAV (₹420 vs best solo). Both annual fees apply.

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Reference summary

At a glance (moderate spend)

Quick verdict: On moderate spend, HSBC Cashback Credit Card leads SBI Card against Fixed Deposit by about ₹4,851/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 SBI Card against Fixed Deposit comparison table
FeatureHSBC Cashback Credit Card

HSBC

SBI Card against Fixed Deposit

SBI Card

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹999Lifetime free
Fee waiver thresholdNo waiver publishedLifetime free
Min income₹40,000/moNot stated
Secured / FD-backedStandardFD-backed
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)₹6,291/yr₹1,440/yr
Dining & delivery₹3,500 × 10% = ₹350/mo (₹4,200/yr) · issuer max ₹1,000/mo—
Top reward rate10%80% of FD value
Primary reward cap₹1,000 eligible spend/moNo monthly cap published
Perks & restrictions
Lounge access4 domestic airport lounge visits per year (1/quarter) · No minimum spend required for lounge accessNone
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusionsEMI · Fuel · Rent · WalletNot stated
Bonuses
Signup bonus——

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?
HSBC Cashback Credit Card leads with an estimated ₹6,291/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)?
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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