HDFC Millennia vs SBI CashBack Card vs SC Ultimate
Side-by-side credit card comparison to help you choose the best one.
Our Pick
SC Ultimate
4.7
Why this card wins: Luxury Travel — 3.33% rewards value on all spends
| Feature | HDFC Millennia | SBI CashBack Card | SC Ultimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank | HDFC Bank | SBI | Standard Chartered |
| Card Type | Cashback | Premium Cashback | Super Premium |
| Annual Fee | ₹1,000 + GST | ₹999 + GST | ₹5,000 + GST |
| Joining Fee | ₹1,000 + GST | ₹999 + GST | ₹5,000 + GST |
| Rewards | 5% Cashback on Amazon, Flipkart, Swiggy | 5% Cashback on ALL online spends | 3.33% rewards value on all spends |
| Best For | Online Shopping | Pure Cashback | Luxury Travel |
| Interest Rate | 3.49% per month (41.88% p.a.) | 3.35% per month (40.20% p.a.) | 3.49% per month (41.88% p.a.) |
| Credit Limit | ₹50,000 - ₹5,00,000 | ₹50,000 - ₹5,00,000 | ₹5,00,000 - ₹20,00,000 |
| Welcome Benefit | 1000 Cash Points on first txn | None | 10,000 reward points on first ₹20,000 spend |
| Min Income | ₹25,000/month | ₹30,000/month | ₹1,00,000/month |
| Lounge Access | 8 domestic per year | None | Unlimited domestic + international (Priority Pass) |
| Fuel Surcharge Waiver | 1% waiver on ₹400-₹5,000 txns | 1% waiver (cap ₹100/month) | 1% waiver on all fuel txns |
| Foreign Txn Fee | 3.5% + GST | 3.5% + GST | 2.0% + GST |
| Add-On Card Fee | Free | ₹499 + GST | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.7 |
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Key Features
HDFC Millennia
Online Shopping
Mastercard • Cashback
- 1% cashback on all offline spends
- 8 complimentary domestic lounge visits per year
- Welcome benefit of 1000 Cash Points
- Quarterly milestone rewards of ₹1000
SBI CashBack Card
Pure Cashback
Visa • Premium Cashback
- 1% cashback on offline spends
- Direct cashback credit to statement
- No merchant restrictions for 5% cashback
- Fuel surcharge waiver up to ₹100/month
Our Pick
SC Ultimate
Luxury Travel
Visa Infinite • Super Premium
- Unlimited domestic & international lounge access
- Travel insurance up to ₹5 Crore
- Golf privileges worldwide
- Concierge services 24/7
Verdict
Based on rating and overall value, SC Ultimate ranks highest among your selected cards. It excels at Luxury Travel and offers 3.33% rewards value on all spends.