SBI ELITE vs Federal Celesta vs HDFC Tata Neu Plus
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 ELITE | Federal Celesta | HDFC Tata Neu Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank | SBI | Federal Bank | HDFC Bank |
| Card Type | Super Premium | Premium | Cashback |
| Annual Fee | ₹4,999 + GST | ₹1,499 + GST | ₹499 + GST |
| Joining Fee | ₹4,999 + GST | ₹1,499 + GST | ₹499 + GST |
| Rewards | 2X reward points on dining, movies & grocery | 4 reward points per ₹150 spent | 5% NeuCoins on Tata brands, 1.5% on others |
| Best For | Premium Lifestyle | Travel & Entertainment | Tata Ecosystem |
| Interest Rate | 3.35% per month (40.20% p.a.) | 3.49% per month (41.88% p.a.) | 3.49% per month (41.88% p.a.) |
| Credit Limit | ₹3,00,000 - ₹15,00,000 | ₹1,00,000 - ₹5,00,000 | ₹50,000 - ₹5,00,000 |
| Welcome Benefit | 5000 bonus reward points | 1000 reward points on activation | 500 NeuCoins on first txn |
| Min Income | ₹60,000/month | ₹30,000/month | ₹15,000/month |
| Lounge Access | Unlimited domestic + 6 international per year | 6 domestic + 3 international per year | None |
| Fuel Surcharge Waiver | 1% waiver on ₹500-₹3,000 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 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.5 |
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Key Features
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
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
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, SBI ELITE ranks highest among your selected cards. It excels at Premium Lifestyle and offers 2X reward points on dining, movies & grocery.