HSBC Cashback Card vs Federal Celesta vs ICICI Platinum Chip
Side-by-side credit card comparison to help you choose the best one.
Our Pick
HSBC Cashback Card
4.4
Why this card wins: Pure Cashback — 1.5% unlimited cashback on all spends
| Feature | HSBC Cashback Card | Federal Celesta | ICICI Platinum Chip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank | HSBC India | Federal Bank | ICICI Bank |
| Card Type | Cashback | Premium | Entry Level |
| Annual Fee | ₹750 + GST | ₹1,499 + GST | ₹199 + GST |
| Joining Fee | ₹750 + GST | ₹1,499 + GST | ₹199 + GST |
| Rewards | 1.5% unlimited cashback on all spends | 4 reward points per ₹150 spent | 2 PAYBACK points per ₹100 on all spends |
| Best For | Pure Cashback | Travel & Entertainment | Budget Users |
| Interest Rate | 3.49% per month (41.88% p.a.) | 3.49% per month (41.88% p.a.) | 3.40% per month (40.80% p.a.) |
| Credit Limit | ₹50,000 - ₹5,00,000 | ₹1,00,000 - ₹5,00,000 | ₹15,000 - ₹1,50,000 |
| Welcome Benefit | ₹750 cashback on first ₹7,500 spend | 1000 reward points on activation | None |
| Min Income | ₹25,000/month | ₹30,000/month | ₹12,000/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 | 3.9 |
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Key Features
Our Pick
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
ICICI Platinum Chip
Budget Users
Visa • Entry Level
- Lowest annual fee ICICI card
- Fuel surcharge waiver
- Contactless payments enabled
- Easy upgrade path to Coral/Sapphiro
Verdict
Based on rating and overall value, HSBC Cashback Card ranks highest among your selected cards. It excels at Pure Cashback and offers 1.5% unlimited cashback on all spends.