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first credit card bonuses only help if that's a large share of your card spend. Always check monthly caps and excluded purchases.
Subtract annual fees and model monthly caps before comparing headline reward rates.
#1 811 Dream Different Credit Card
~₹8,330/yr net (lifetime free). Best net value on this list — about ₹8,330/yr in your pocket after fees on typical spends. Needs ~₹20,000/mo income.
#2 SBI SimplySAVE
~₹5,481/yr net (₹499/yr fee). Strong runner-up at ₹5,481/yr net — roughly ₹2,849 behind #1 on the same spend mix. Needs ~₹18,000/mo income.
#3 OneCard Metal Credit Card
~₹3,960/yr net (lifetime free). Worth a look — ₹3,960/yr net, still ahead of 3 other eligible cards. Needs ~₹15,000/mo income.
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