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RBL World Safari vs Standard Chartered Smart Card

Honest side-by-side comparison of RBL World Safari, Standard Chartered Smart Card — annual fees, reward rates, income eligibility, and estimated net annual value on the same spend profile.

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RBL World Safari

RBL Bank

Standard Chartered Smart Card

Standard Chartered

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Feature
RBL World Safari credit card

RBL World Safari

RBL Bank

Standard Chartered Smart Card credit card

Standard Chartered Smart Card

Standard Chartered

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹3,000₹499
Fee waiver thresholdNo waiver publishedNo waiver published
Min income₹50,000/mo₹30,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedStandardStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)-₹2,052/yr₹2,831/yr
Online shopping—₹8,000 × 2% = ₹160/mo (₹1,920/yr)
Travel₹3,000 → 80 pts/mo × ₹0.30/pt = ₹24/mo (₹288/yr)—
Top reward rate4X points2% cashback
Primary reward capNo monthly cap publishedNo monthly cap published
Perks & restrictions
Lounge access2 domestic/quarter + 2 intl/year (Priority Pass) · ₹35,000/quarter retail spend for domestic lounge from Jul 2025; bonus PP visit at ₹50k/quarterNone
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusionsEMI · Rent · WalletEMI · Fuel · Rent
Bonuses
Signup bonus₹3,000—

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Reference summary

At a glance (moderate spend)

Quick verdict: On moderate spend, Standard Chartered Smart Card leads RBL World Safari by about ₹4,883/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 World Safari vs Standard Chartered Smart Card comparison table
FeatureRBL World Safari

RBL Bank

Standard Chartered Smart Card

Standard Chartered

Fees & eligibility
Annual fee₹3,000₹499
Fee waiver thresholdNo waiver publishedNo waiver published
Min income₹50,000/mo₹30,000/mo
Secured / FD-backedStandardStandard
Rewards
Net annual value (moderate)-₹2,052/yr₹2,831/yr
Online shopping—₹8,000 × 2% = ₹160/mo (₹1,920/yr)
Travel₹3,000 → 80 pts/mo × ₹0.30/pt = ₹24/mo (₹288/yr)—
Top reward rate4X points2% cashback
Primary reward capNo monthly cap publishedNo monthly cap published
Perks & restrictions
Lounge access2 domestic/quarter + 2 intl/year (Priority Pass) · ₹35,000/quarter retail spend for domestic lounge from Jul 2025; bonus PP visit at ₹50k/quarterNone
UPI rewardsNot supported (Visa/MC)Not supported (Visa/MC)
Key exclusionsEMI · Rent · WalletEMI · Fuel · Rent
Bonuses
Signup bonus₹3,000—

Frequently asked questions

Which card has the lower annual fee?
Standard Chartered Smart Card has the lowest annual fee at ₹499.
Which card earns more on moderate spend?
Standard Chartered Smart Card leads with an estimated ₹2,831/yr net annual value on moderate spend.
Which card has the lower income requirement?
Standard Chartered Smart Card lists a minimum monthly income of ₹30,000.
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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