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fuel bonuses only help if that's a large share of your card spend. Always check monthly caps and excluded purchases.
Fuel surcharge waiver caps differ by issuer. Check per-transaction limits, not just the headline waiver.
#1 YES ACE Credit Card
~₹4,496/yr net (₹499/yr fee). Best net value on this list — about ₹4,496/yr in your pocket after fees on typical spends. Needs ~₹25,000/mo income.
#2 SBI BPCL Octane
~₹3,570/yr net (₹1,499/yr fee). Fee likely waived if you spend ₹2,00,000/yr — worth it on moderate usage. Needs ~₹30,000/mo income.
#3 IDFC FIRST HPCL Power+ Credit Card
~₹2,860/yr net (₹499/yr fee). Fee likely waived if you spend ₹1,50,000/yr — worth it on moderate usage. Needs ~₹20,000/mo income.
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