SBI ELITE vs HSBC Smart Value 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 Smart Value | Axis ACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank | SBI | HSBC India | Axis Bank |
| Card Type | Super Premium | Cashback | Cashback |
| Annual Fee | ₹4,999 + GST | Lifetime Free | Lifetime Free |
| Joining Fee | ₹4,999 + GST | Nil | Nil |
| Rewards | 2X reward points on dining, movies & grocery | 5% cashback on Swiggy, BigBasket, Amazon | 5% cashback on bills via Google Pay, 2% on Swiggy & Zomato |
| Best For | Premium Lifestyle | Online Shopping | 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 | ₹25,000 - ₹3,00,000 | ₹50,000 - ₹5,00,000 |
| Welcome Benefit | 5000 bonus reward points | None | None |
| Min Income | ₹60,000/month | ₹20,000/month | ₹15,000/month |
| Lounge Access | Unlimited domestic + 6 international per year | None | 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 | 4.2 | 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 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
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.