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RBL Bank Icon Credit Card vs SBI Card against Fixed Deposit

Honest side-by-side comparison of RBL Bank Icon 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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RBL Bank Icon Credit Card

RBL Bank

SBI Card against Fixed Deposit

SBI Card

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RBL Bank Icon Credit Card

RBL Bank Icon Credit Card

RBL Bank

SBI Card against Fixed Deposit credit card

SBI Card against Fixed Deposit

SBI Card

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹5,000Lifetime free
Fee waiver thresholdNo waiver publishedLifetime free
Min income₹50,000/moNot stated
Secured / FD-backedStandardFD-backed
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)-₹5,780/yr₹1,440/yr
Travel₹3,000 → 40 pts/mo × ₹0.25/pt = ₹10/mo (₹120/yr)
Top reward rate2X points/₹15080% of FD value
Primary reward capNo monthly cap publishedNo monthly cap published
Perks & restrictions
Lounge accessDomestic lounge access · ₹35,000/quarter retail spend from Jul 2025 (same as RBL World Safari program)None
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusionsEMI · Fuel · RentNot stated
Bonuses
Signup bonus

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Reference summary

At a glance (moderate spend)

Quick verdict: On moderate spend, SBI Card against Fixed Deposit leads RBL Bank Icon Credit Card by about ₹7,220/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

RBL Bank Icon Credit Card vs SBI Card against Fixed Deposit comparison table
FeatureRBL Bank Icon Credit Card

RBL Bank

SBI Card against Fixed Deposit

SBI Card

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹5,000Lifetime free
Fee waiver thresholdNo waiver publishedLifetime free
Min income₹50,000/moNot stated
Secured / FD-backedStandardFD-backed
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)-₹5,780/yr₹1,440/yr
Travel₹3,000 → 40 pts/mo × ₹0.25/pt = ₹10/mo (₹120/yr)
Top reward rate2X points/₹15080% of FD value
Primary reward capNo monthly cap publishedNo monthly cap published
Perks & restrictions
Lounge accessDomestic lounge access · ₹35,000/quarter retail spend from Jul 2025 (same as RBL World Safari program)None
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusionsEMI · Fuel · RentNot 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?
SBI Card against Fixed Deposit leads with an estimated ₹1,440/yr net annual value on moderate spend.
Which card has the lower income requirement?
RBL Bank Icon Credit Card lists a minimum monthly income of ₹50,000.
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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