HSBC Cashback Card vs Federal Celesta vs HDFC Tata Neu Plus
Side-by-side credit card comparison to help you choose the best one.
Our Pick
HDFC Tata Neu Plus
4.5
Why this card wins: Tata Ecosystem — 5% NeuCoins on Tata brands, 1.5% on others
| Feature | HSBC Cashback Card | Federal Celesta | HDFC Tata Neu Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank | HSBC India | Federal Bank | HDFC Bank |
| Card Type | Cashback | Premium | Cashback |
| Annual Fee | ₹750 + GST | ₹1,499 + GST | ₹499 + GST |
| Joining Fee | ₹750 + GST | ₹1,499 + GST | ₹499 + GST |
| Rewards | 1.5% unlimited cashback on all spends | 4 reward points per ₹150 spent | 5% NeuCoins on Tata brands, 1.5% on others |
| Best For | Pure Cashback | Travel & Entertainment | Tata Ecosystem |
| Interest Rate | 3.49% per month (41.88% p.a.) | 3.49% per month (41.88% p.a.) | 3.49% per month (41.88% p.a.) |
| Credit Limit | ₹50,000 - ₹5,00,000 | ₹1,00,000 - ₹5,00,000 | ₹50,000 - ₹5,00,000 |
| Welcome Benefit | ₹750 cashback on first ₹7,500 spend | 1000 reward points on activation | 500 NeuCoins on first txn |
| Min Income | ₹25,000/month | ₹30,000/month | ₹15,000/month |
| Lounge Access | 2 domestic per year | 6 domestic + 3 international per year | None |
| Fuel Surcharge Waiver | 1% waiver on ₹400-₹5,000 txns | 1% waiver on ₹400-₹5,000 txns | 1% waiver on ₹400-₹5,000 txns |
| Foreign Txn Fee | 3.5% + GST | 3.5% + GST | 3.5% + GST |
| Add-On Card Fee | Free | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.5 |
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Key Features
HSBC Cashback Card
Pure Cashback
Visa • Cashback
- No merchant category restrictions
- Cashback auto-credited to statement
- Global acceptance — accepted in 200+ countries
- Fee waiver on ₹1L annual spend
Federal Celesta
Travel & Entertainment
Visa • Premium
- 6 domestic + 3 international lounge visits
- Buy 1 Get 1 on movie tickets
- 2X rewards on weekend dining
- Annual fee waiver on ₹3L spend
Our Pick
HDFC Tata Neu Plus
Tata Ecosystem
RuPay • Cashback
- 5% NeuCoins on Tata Neu, BigBasket, 1mg
- 1.5% NeuCoins on all other spends
- Fee waiver on ₹50,000 annual spend
- Complimentary Zomato Gold for 3 months
Verdict
Based on rating and overall value, HDFC Tata Neu Plus ranks highest among your selected cards. It excels at Tata Ecosystem and offers 5% NeuCoins on Tata brands, 1.5% on others.