SBI CashBack Card vs Axis Flipkart vs HSBC Smart Value
Side-by-side credit card comparison to help you choose the best one.
Our Pick
Axis Flipkart
4.7
Why this card wins: Flipkart Loyalists — 5% unlimited cashback on Flipkart
| Feature | SBI CashBack Card | Axis Flipkart | HSBC Smart Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank | SBI | Axis Bank | HSBC India |
| Card Type | Premium Cashback | Cashback | Cashback |
| Annual Fee | ₹999 + GST | ₹500 + GST | Lifetime Free |
| Joining Fee | ₹999 + GST | Nil | Nil |
| Rewards | 5% Cashback on ALL online spends | 5% unlimited cashback on Flipkart | 5% cashback on Swiggy, BigBasket, Amazon |
| Best For | Pure Cashback | Flipkart Loyalists | Online Shopping |
| Interest Rate | 3.35% per month (40.20% p.a.) | 3.40% per month (40.80% p.a.) | 3.49% per month (41.88% p.a.) |
| Credit Limit | ₹50,000 - ₹5,00,000 | ₹50,000 - ₹5,00,000 | ₹25,000 - ₹3,00,000 |
| Welcome Benefit | None | None | None |
| Min Income | ₹30,000/month | ₹15,000/month | ₹20,000/month |
| Lounge Access | None | 4 domestic per year | None |
| Fuel Surcharge Waiver | 1% waiver (cap ₹100/month) | 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 | ₹499 + GST | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.2 |
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Key Features
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
Axis Flipkart
Flipkart Loyalists
Mastercard • Cashback
- 4% cashback on preferred partners (Swiggy, PVR)
- 1.5% unlimited cashback on basic spends
- 4 complimentary lounge visits per year
- Instant discount offers on big billion days
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, Axis Flipkart ranks highest among your selected cards. It excels at Flipkart Loyalists and offers 5% unlimited cashback on Flipkart.