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?

ICICI Sapphiro Credit Card leads with an estimated ₹3,556/yr net annual value on moderate spend.

Which card has the lower income requirement?

ICICI Sapphiro Credit Card lists a minimum monthly income of ₹75,000.

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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ICICI Sapphiro Credit Card vs SBI Card against Fixed Deposit

Honest side-by-side comparison of ICICI Sapphiro Credit Card, 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, ICICI Sapphiro Credit Card leads SBI Card against Fixed Deposit by about ₹1,786/yr in estimated net value.

ICICI Sapphiro Credit Card vs SBI Card against Fixed Deposit comparison table
Feature	ICICI Sapphiro Credit Card ICICI Bank	SBI Card against Fixed Deposit SBI Card
Annual fee	₹3,500	₹0
Min income (monthly)	₹75,000	Not stated
Top reward rate	4 RP/₹100	80% of FD value
Net annual value (moderate spend)	₹3,556/yr	₹1,770/yr
Secured / FD-backed	No	Yes
Signup bonus	₹4,000	—

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?: ICICI Sapphiro Credit Card leads with an estimated ₹3,556/yr net annual value on moderate spend.
Which card has the lower income requirement?: ICICI Sapphiro Credit Card lists a minimum monthly income of ₹75,000.
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	ICICI BankPlatinum ICICI Sapphiro Credit Card •••• •••• •••• 4242 Quick facts ICICI Sapphiro Credit Card Top reward4 RP/₹100 Annual fee₹3,500 Min income₹75,000/mo Tap to flip back ICICI Sapphiro Credit Card ICICI 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	₹3,500	₹0
Min income	₹75,000	Not stated
Top reward rate	4 RP/₹100	80% of FD value
Net value (moderate)	₹3,556/yr	₹1,770/yr
Secured / no bureau	Standard	FD-backed
Signup bonus	₹4,000	—

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