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IDFC FIRST WOW Credit Card vs PhonePe SBI Card SELECT BLACK

Honest side-by-side comparison of IDFC FIRST WOW Credit Card, PhonePe SBI Card SELECT BLACK — annual fees, reward rates, income eligibility, and estimated net annual value on the same spend profile.

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IDFC FIRST WOW Credit Card

IDFC FIRST Bank

PhonePe SBI Card SELECT BLACK

SBI Card

Your adjusted comparison

Feature

IDFC FIRST Bank

WOW

6521 2227 596 -176

Valid thru

12/28

Card holder

IDFC FIRST WOW CREDIT

Customer service

IDFC FIRST Bank · 1800-XXX-XXXX

Authorized signature

CVV•••

IDFC FIRST WOW Credit Card

Top reward: 1X reward points

Annual fee: Lifetime Free

Property of IDFC FIRST Bank. If found, return to nearest branch. Not valid unless signed.

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IDFC FIRST WOW Credit Card

IDFC FIRST Bank

SBI Card

PhonePe SELECT BLACK

6521 5463 7182 2897

Valid thru

12/28

Card holder

PHONEPE SBI CARD SELEC

Customer service

SBI Card · 1800-XXX-XXXX

Authorized signature

CVV•••

PhonePe SBI Card SELECT BLACK

Top reward: 10%

Annual fee: ₹1,499

Min income: ₹25,000/mo

Property of SBI Card. If found, return to nearest branch. Not valid unless signed.

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PhonePe SBI Card SELECT BLACK

SBI Card

Fees & eligibility
Annual feeLifetime free₹1,499
Fee waiver thresholdLifetime freeWaived at ₹3,00,000/yr spend
Min incomeNot stated₹25,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedFD-backedStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)₹620/yr₹7,350/yr
Online shopping₹8,000 × 5% = ₹400/mo (₹4,800/yr) · issuer max ₹1,000/mo
Utilities & bills₹1,225 × 10% = ₹122.50/mo (₹1,470/yr) · issuer max ₹1,500/mo
Top reward rate1X reward points10%
Primary reward capNo monthly cap published₹1,500 rewards/mo cap
Perks & restrictions
Lounge accessNone4 domestic airport lounge visits per year · No minimum spend required for lounge access
UPI rewardsEarns: Reward points on eligible spends via UPI and card · cap Lifetime-free; standard earn caps per IDFC T&CsEarns: 10% on PhonePe app spends (3% base on other UPI apps) · cap 500 pts/mo insurance + 1,500 pts/mo other PhonePe spends
Key exclusionsNot statedFuel · Wallet top-ups · Rent · EMI · Cash advance
Bonuses
Signup bonus₹1,500

Stack mode (hold both)

Cap-aware split: ~₹10,430/yr combined NAV (₹3,080 vs best solo). Both annual fees apply.

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At a glance (moderate spend)

Quick verdict: On moderate spend, PhonePe SBI Card SELECT BLACK leads IDFC FIRST WOW Credit Card by about ₹6,730/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

IDFC FIRST WOW Credit Card vs PhonePe SBI Card SELECT BLACK comparison table
FeatureIDFC FIRST WOW Credit Card

IDFC FIRST Bank

PhonePe SBI Card SELECT BLACK

SBI Card

Fees & eligibility
Annual feeLifetime free₹1,499
Fee waiver thresholdLifetime freeWaived at ₹3,00,000/yr spend
Min incomeNot stated₹25,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedFD-backedStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)₹620/yr₹7,350/yr
Online shopping₹8,000 × 5% = ₹400/mo (₹4,800/yr) · issuer max ₹1,000/mo
Utilities & bills₹1,225 × 10% = ₹122.50/mo (₹1,470/yr) · issuer max ₹1,500/mo
Top reward rate1X reward points10%
Primary reward capNo monthly cap published₹1,500 rewards/mo cap
Perks & restrictions
Lounge accessNone4 domestic airport lounge visits per year · No minimum spend required for lounge access
UPI rewardsEarns: Reward points on eligible spends via UPI and card · cap Lifetime-free; standard earn caps per IDFC T&CsEarns: 10% on PhonePe app spends (3% base on other UPI apps) · cap 500 pts/mo insurance + 1,500 pts/mo other PhonePe spends
Key exclusionsNot statedFuel · Wallet top-ups · Rent · EMI · Cash advance
Bonuses
Signup bonus₹1,500

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?
PhonePe SBI Card SELECT BLACK leads with an estimated ₹7,350/yr net annual value on moderate spend.
Which card has the lower income requirement?
PhonePe SBI Card SELECT BLACK lists a minimum monthly income of ₹25,000.
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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