SBI ELITE vs HSBC Cashback Card vs Axis ACE
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 | HSBC Cashback Card | Axis ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank | SBI | HSBC India | Axis Bank |
| Card Type | Super Premium | Cashback | Cashback |
| Annual Fee | ₹4,999 + GST | ₹750 + GST | Lifetime Free |
| Joining Fee | ₹4,999 + GST | ₹750 + GST | Nil |
| Rewards | 2X reward points on dining, movies & grocery | 1.5% unlimited cashback on all spends | 5% cashback on bills via Google Pay, 2% on Swiggy & Zomato |
| Best For | Premium Lifestyle | Pure Cashback | Bill Payments |
| Interest Rate | 3.35% per month (40.20% p.a.) | 3.49% per month (41.88% p.a.) | 3.40% per month (40.80% p.a.) |
| Credit Limit | ₹3,00,000 - ₹15,00,000 | ₹50,000 - ₹5,00,000 | ₹50,000 - ₹5,00,000 |
| Welcome Benefit | 5000 bonus reward points | ₹750 cashback on first ₹7,500 spend | None |
| Min Income | ₹60,000/month | ₹25,000/month | ₹15,000/month |
| Lounge Access | Unlimited domestic + 6 international per year | 2 domestic 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 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
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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
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
Axis ACE
Bill Payments
Visa • Cashback
- No annual fee ever
- 5% cashback on utility bills via Google Pay
- 2% cashback on Swiggy, Zomato
- 1% cashback on all other spends
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.