SBI CashBack Card vs SBI ELITE vs HSBC Cashback Card
Side-by-side credit card comparison to help you choose the best one.
Our Pick
SBI ELITE
4.6
Why this card wins: Premium Lifestyle — 2X reward points on dining, movies & grocery
| Feature | SBI CashBack Card | SBI ELITE | HSBC Cashback Card |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank | SBI | SBI | HSBC India |
| Card Type | Premium Cashback | Super Premium | Cashback |
| Annual Fee | ₹999 + GST | ₹4,999 + GST | ₹750 + GST |
| Joining Fee | ₹999 + GST | ₹4,999 + GST | ₹750 + GST |
| Rewards | 5% Cashback on ALL online spends | 2X reward points on dining, movies & grocery | 1.5% unlimited cashback on all spends |
| Best For | Pure Cashback | Premium Lifestyle | Pure Cashback |
| Interest Rate | 3.35% per month (40.20% p.a.) | 3.35% per month (40.20% p.a.) | 3.49% per month (41.88% p.a.) |
| Credit Limit | ₹50,000 - ₹5,00,000 | ₹3,00,000 - ₹15,00,000 | ₹50,000 - ₹5,00,000 |
| Welcome Benefit | None | 5000 bonus reward points | ₹750 cashback on first ₹7,500 spend |
| Min Income | ₹30,000/month | ₹60,000/month | ₹25,000/month |
| Lounge Access | None | Unlimited domestic + 6 international per year | 2 domestic per year |
| Fuel Surcharge Waiver | 1% waiver (cap ₹100/month) | 1% waiver on ₹500-₹3,000 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 | 4.6 | 4.4 |
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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
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
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
Verdict
Based on rating and overall value, SBI ELITE ranks highest among your selected cards. It excels at Premium Lifestyle and offers 2X reward points on dining, movies & grocery.