HDFC Regalia Gold vs SBI ELITE vs SC Ultimate
Side-by-side credit card comparison to help you choose the best one.
Our Pick
HDFC Regalia Gold
4.8
Why this card wins: Travel & Luxury — 4X reward points on every ₹150 spent
| Feature | HDFC Regalia Gold | SBI ELITE | SC Ultimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank | HDFC Bank | SBI | Standard Chartered |
| Card Type | Premium | Super Premium | Super Premium |
| Annual Fee | ₹2,500 + GST | ₹4,999 + GST | ₹5,000 + GST |
| Joining Fee | ₹2,500 + GST | ₹4,999 + GST | ₹5,000 + GST |
| Rewards | 4X reward points on every ₹150 spent | 2X reward points on dining, movies & grocery | 3.33% rewards value on all spends |
| Best For | Travel & Luxury | Premium Lifestyle | 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 | ₹2,00,000 - ₹10,00,000 | ₹3,00,000 - ₹15,00,000 | ₹5,00,000 - ₹20,00,000 |
| Welcome Benefit | 2500 reward points on first spend | 5000 bonus reward points | 10,000 reward points on first ₹20,000 spend |
| Min Income | ₹60,000/month | ₹60,000/month | ₹1,00,000/month |
| Lounge Access | 12 domestic + 6 international per year | Unlimited domestic + 6 international per year | Unlimited domestic + international (Priority Pass) |
| Fuel Surcharge Waiver | 1% waiver on ₹400-₹5,000 txns | 1% waiver on ₹500-₹3,000 txns | 1% waiver on all fuel txns |
| Foreign Txn Fee | 3.5% + GST | 3.5% + GST | 2.0% + GST |
| Add-On Card Fee | Free | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.7 |
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| EMI Conversion |
Key Features
Our Pick
HDFC Regalia Gold
Travel & Luxury
Visa • Premium
- Complimentary Club Marriott membership
- Complimentary flight tickets on spend milestones
- 12 domestic & 6 international lounge visits
- 1% fuel surcharge waiver (₹400-₹5000)
SBI ELITE
Premium Lifestyle
Mastercard • Super Premium
- Complimentary Trident Privilege membership
- Unlimited domestic lounge visits
- Buy 1 Get 1 on BookMyShow
- Annual fee reversal on ₹10L spend
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, HDFC Regalia Gold ranks highest among your selected cards. It excels at Travel & Luxury and offers 4X reward points on every ₹150 spent.