RBL ShopRite vs PNB Rupay Platinum vs HSBC Smart Value
Side-by-side credit card comparison to help you choose the best one.
Our Pick
HSBC Smart Value
4.2
Why this card wins: Online Shopping — 5% cashback on Swiggy, BigBasket, Amazon
| Feature | RBL ShopRite | PNB Rupay Platinum | HSBC Smart Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank | RBL Bank | Punjab National Bank | HSBC India |
| Card Type | Cashback | Entry Level | Cashback |
| Annual Fee | ₹500 + GST | ₹299 + GST | Lifetime Free |
| Joining Fee | Nil | ₹99 + GST | Nil |
| Rewards | 5% cashback on grocery & supermarket | 2 reward points per ₹100 on all spends | 5% cashback on Swiggy, BigBasket, Amazon |
| Best For | Grocery & Supermarket | Budget Users | Online Shopping |
| 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 | ₹25,000 - ₹2,00,000 | ₹25,000 - ₹1,50,000 | ₹25,000 - ₹3,00,000 |
| Welcome Benefit | None | None | None |
| Min Income | ₹15,000/month | ₹12,000/month | ₹20,000/month |
| Lounge Access | None | None | None |
| Fuel Surcharge Waiver | 1% waiver on ₹400-₹5,000 txns | 1% waiver on ₹400-₹4,000 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 | 3.9 | 4.2 |
| Contactless | |||
| EMI Conversion |
Key Features
RBL ShopRite
Grocery & Supermarket
Mastercard • Cashback
- 5% cashback on grocery spends (cap ₹200/month)
- 1% cashback on all other spends
- Fuel surcharge waiver
- Easy EMI conversion on large purchases
PNB Rupay Platinum
Budget Users
RuPay • Entry Level
- RuPay network — works with UPI
- Low annual fee
- Fuel surcharge waiver
- Insurance cover up to ₹2 Lakh
Our Pick
HSBC Smart Value
Online Shopping
Mastercard • Cashback
- No annual fee ever
- 5% cashback on top online platforms
- 1% cashback on all other spends
- Smart EMI on purchases above ₹2,500
Verdict
Based on rating and overall value, HSBC Smart Value ranks highest among your selected cards. It excels at Online Shopping and offers 5% cashback on Swiggy, BigBasket, Amazon.