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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 SBI BPCL Octane
~₹9,570/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.
#2 HDFC Bharat Cashback Credit Card
~₹5,430/yr net (lifetime free). Strong runner-up at ₹5,430/yr net — roughly ₹4,140 behind #1 on the same spend mix. Needs ~₹15,000/mo income.
#3 YES ACE Credit Card
~₹4,451/yr net (₹499/yr fee). Worth a look — ₹4,451/yr net, still ahead of 1 other eligible cards. Needs ~₹25,000/mo income.
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