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IDFC FIRST HPCL Power+ Credit Card vs Standard Chartered Ultimate Credit Card vs YES ACE Credit Card

Honest side-by-side comparison of IDFC FIRST HPCL Power+ Credit Card, Standard Chartered Ultimate Credit Card, YES ACE Credit Card — 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, YES ACE Credit Card ranks first for estimated net annual value — ahead of Standard Chartered Ultimate Credit Card by about ₹691/yr.

IDFC FIRST HPCL Power+ Credit Card vs Standard Chartered Ultimate Credit Card vs YES ACE Credit Card comparison table
FeatureIDFC FIRST HPCL Power+ Credit Card

IDFC FIRST Bank

Standard Chartered Ultimate Credit Card

Standard Chartered

YES ACE Credit Card

YES Bank

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹499₹5,000₹499
Fee waiver thresholdWaived at ₹1,50,000/yr spendNo waiver publishedNo waiver published
Min income₹20,000/mo₹60,000/mo₹25,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedStandardStandardStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)₹3,360/yr₹3,760/yr₹4,451/yr
Groceries (offline)5 pts per ₹150 spend → ₹50/mo (₹600/yr)
Fuel30 pts per ₹150 spend → ₹200/mo (₹2,400/yr)4% cashback → ₹160/mo (₹1,920/yr)
Travel5% cashback → ₹250/mo (₹3,000/yr)
Top reward rate30 pts/₹1505%4% cashback
Primary reward cap₹5,000 eligible spend/mo₹5,000 eligible spend/mo₹1,000 eligible spend/mo
Perks & restrictions
Lounge accessNoneNoneDomestic lounge visits (limited) · YES ACE lounge benefit is spend-linked — verify current threshold on YES Bank site
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusionsEMI · Rent · Wallet · InsuranceEMI · Fuel · RentEMI · Rent
Bonuses
Signup bonus₹500

Frequently asked questions

Which card has the lower annual fee?
IDFC FIRST HPCL Power+ Credit Card has the lowest annual fee at ₹499.
Which card earns more on moderate spend?
YES ACE Credit Card leads with an estimated ₹4,451/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.
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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IDFC FIRST HPCL Power+ Credit Card

IDFC FIRST Bank

Standard Chartered Ultimate Credit Card

Standard Chartered

YES ACE Credit Card

YES Bank

Your adjusted comparison

Feature
IDFC FIRST BankGold

IDFC FIRST HPCL Power+ Credit Card

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Quick facts

IDFC FIRST HPCL Power+ Credit Card

Top reward30 pts/₹150
Annual fee₹499
Min income₹20,000/mo

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IDFC FIRST HPCL Power+ Credit Card

IDFC FIRST Bank

Standard CharteredPlatinum

Standard Chartered Ultimate Credit Card

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Quick facts

Standard Chartered Ultimate Credit Card

Top reward5%
Annual fee₹5,000
Min income₹60,000/mo

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Standard Chartered Ultimate Credit Card

Standard Chartered

YES BankGold

YES ACE Credit Card

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Quick facts

YES ACE Credit Card

Top reward4% cashback
Annual fee₹499
Min income₹25,000/mo

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YES ACE Credit Card

YES Bank

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹499₹5,000₹499
Fee waiver thresholdWaived at ₹1,50,000/yr spendNo waiver publishedNo waiver published
Min income₹20,000/mo₹60,000/mo₹25,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedStandardStandardStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)₹3,360/yr₹3,760/yr₹4,451/yr
Groceries (offline)5 pts per ₹150 spend → ₹50/mo (₹600/yr)
Fuel30 pts per ₹150 spend → ₹200/mo (₹2,400/yr)4% cashback → ₹160/mo (₹1,920/yr)
Travel5% cashback → ₹250/mo (₹3,000/yr)
Top reward rate30 pts/₹1505%4% cashback
Primary reward cap₹5,000 eligible spend/mo₹5,000 eligible spend/mo₹1,000 eligible spend/mo
Perks & restrictions
Lounge accessNoneNoneDomestic lounge visits (limited) · YES ACE lounge benefit is spend-linked — verify current threshold on YES Bank site
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusionsEMI · Rent · Wallet · InsuranceEMI · Fuel · RentEMI · Rent
Bonuses
Signup bonus₹500

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