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RBL Bank Icon Credit Card vs Standard Chartered Ultimate Credit Card

Honest side-by-side comparison of RBL Bank Icon Credit Card, Standard Chartered Ultimate Credit Card — 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

Standard Chartered Ultimate Credit Card

Standard Chartered

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Feature
RBL Bank Icon Credit Card

RBL Bank Icon Credit Card

RBL Bank

Standard Chartered Ultimate Credit Card

Standard Chartered Ultimate Credit Card

Standard Chartered

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹5,000₹5,000
Fee waiver thresholdNo waiver publishedNo waiver published
Min income₹50,000/mo₹60,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedStandardStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)-₹5,780/yr₹700/yr
Travel₹3,000 → 40 pts/mo × ₹0.25/pt = ₹10/mo (₹120/yr)₹3,000 × 5% = ₹150/mo (₹1,800/yr) · issuer max ₹5,000/mo
Top reward rate2X points/₹1505%
Primary reward capNo monthly cap published₹5,000 eligible spend/mo
Perks & restrictions
Lounge accessDomestic lounge access · ₹35,000/quarter retail spend from Jul 2025 (same as RBL World Safari program)Complimentary domestic + international airport lounge access (Priority Pass) · No minimum spend required for lounge access
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusionsEMI · Fuel · RentEMI · Fuel · Rent
Bonuses
Signup bonus

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Reference summary

At a glance (moderate spend)

Quick verdict: On moderate spend, Standard Chartered Ultimate Credit Card leads RBL Bank Icon Credit Card by about ₹6,480/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 Standard Chartered Ultimate Credit Card comparison table
FeatureRBL Bank Icon Credit Card

RBL Bank

Standard Chartered Ultimate Credit Card

Standard Chartered

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹5,000₹5,000
Fee waiver thresholdNo waiver publishedNo waiver published
Min income₹50,000/mo₹60,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedStandardStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)-₹5,780/yr₹700/yr
Travel₹3,000 → 40 pts/mo × ₹0.25/pt = ₹10/mo (₹120/yr)₹3,000 × 5% = ₹150/mo (₹1,800/yr) · issuer max ₹5,000/mo
Top reward rate2X points/₹1505%
Primary reward capNo monthly cap published₹5,000 eligible spend/mo
Perks & restrictions
Lounge accessDomestic lounge access · ₹35,000/quarter retail spend from Jul 2025 (same as RBL World Safari program)Complimentary domestic + international airport lounge access (Priority Pass) · No minimum spend required for lounge access
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusionsEMI · Fuel · RentEMI · Fuel · Rent
Bonuses
Signup bonus

Frequently asked questions

Which card has the lower annual fee?
RBL Bank Icon Credit Card has the lowest annual fee at ₹5,000.
Which card earns more on moderate spend?
Standard Chartered Ultimate Credit Card leads with an estimated ₹700/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.
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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