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IDFC FIRST HPCL Power+ Credit Card vs SBI Card against Fixed Deposit

Honest side-by-side comparison of IDFC FIRST HPCL Power+ 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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IDFC FIRST HPCL Power+ Credit Card

IDFC FIRST Bank

SBI Card against Fixed Deposit

SBI Card

Your adjusted comparison

Feature
IDFC FIRST HPCL Power+ Credit Card

IDFC FIRST HPCL Power+ Credit Card

IDFC FIRST Bank

SBI Card against Fixed Deposit credit card

SBI Card against Fixed Deposit

SBI Card

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹499Lifetime free
Fee waiver thresholdWaived at ₹1,50,000/yr spendLifetime free
Min income₹20,000/moNot stated
Secured / FD-backedStandardFD-backed
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)₹2,260/yr₹1,440/yr
Groceries (offline)₹5,000 → 167 pts/mo × ₹0.25/pt = ₹41.67/mo (₹500/yr)
Fuel₹3,000 → 600 pts/mo × ₹0.25/pt = ₹150/mo (₹1,800/yr) · issuer max ₹5,000/mo
Top reward rate30 pts/₹15080% of FD value
Primary reward cap₹5,000 eligible spend/moNo monthly cap published
Perks & restrictions
Lounge access1 domestic airport lounge visit per quarter · Lounge gated on ₹20,000 spend in the previous calendar monthNone
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusionsEMI · Rent · Wallet · InsuranceNot stated
Bonuses
Signup bonus₹500

Stack mode (hold both)

Cap-aware split: ~₹3,260/yr combined NAV (₹1,000 vs best solo). Both annual fees apply.

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At a glance (moderate spend)

Quick verdict: On moderate spend, IDFC FIRST HPCL Power+ Credit Card leads SBI Card against Fixed Deposit by about ₹820/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 HPCL Power+ Credit Card vs SBI Card against Fixed Deposit comparison table
FeatureIDFC FIRST HPCL Power+ Credit Card

IDFC FIRST Bank

SBI Card against Fixed Deposit

SBI Card

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹499Lifetime free
Fee waiver thresholdWaived at ₹1,50,000/yr spendLifetime free
Min income₹20,000/moNot stated
Secured / FD-backedStandardFD-backed
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)₹2,260/yr₹1,440/yr
Groceries (offline)₹5,000 → 167 pts/mo × ₹0.25/pt = ₹41.67/mo (₹500/yr)
Fuel₹3,000 → 600 pts/mo × ₹0.25/pt = ₹150/mo (₹1,800/yr) · issuer max ₹5,000/mo
Top reward rate30 pts/₹15080% of FD value
Primary reward cap₹5,000 eligible spend/moNo monthly cap published
Perks & restrictions
Lounge access1 domestic airport lounge visit per quarter · Lounge gated on ₹20,000 spend in the previous calendar monthNone
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusionsEMI · Rent · Wallet · InsuranceNot stated
Bonuses
Signup bonus₹500

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?
IDFC FIRST HPCL Power+ Credit Card leads with an estimated ₹2,260/yr net annual value on moderate spend.
Which card has the lower income requirement?
IDFC FIRST HPCL Power+ Credit Card lists a minimum monthly income of ₹20,000.
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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