SBI Cashback credit card vs HDFC Bank Freedom Credit Card

Joining Fees

₹999

₹500

Editor's Rating

4.17

4.3

Key Features

  • Get 5% Cashback on online spends without any merchant restriction
  • Get 1% Cashback on offline spends
  • The Card Cashback will be auto-credited to the SBI Card account within two working days of the next statement generation
  • The reversal of Renewal Fee will occur on annual spends of Rs. 2 Lakh
  • Avail 1% Fuel Surcharge Waiver across all petrol pumps in India. This is applicable on transactions between Rs. 500 and Rs. 3,000, exclusive of GST and other charges
  • CASHBACK SBI Card can be used in over 24 million outlets across the globe, including 3,25,000 outlets in India
  • Use the card to make payments at any outlet that accepts VISA
  • Withdraw cash from over 1 million VISA across the globe
  • Pay electricity, telephone, mobile and other utility bills using the Easy Bill Pay facility
  • Save money while paying credit card dues
  • Transfer the outstanding balance of other banks’ credit cards to CASHBACK SBI Card, to avail a lower rate of interest and pay back in EMIs
  • Get 10X CashPoints on your favourite merchants such as Big Basket, BookMyshow, OYO, Swiggy, and Uber. Do note a maximum of 2,500 CashPoints can be earned in a calendar month 
  • Get 5X CashPoints on EMI spends at merchant locations. Do note a maximum of 2,500 CashPoints can be earned in a calendar month 
  • Earn 1 CashPoint for every Rs. 150  on other spends  
  • Get up to 20% discount on partnered restaurants via Swiggy Dineout
  •  Rupay Credit Cardholders can earn 1 RP for every Rs. 150 spent on UPI transactions. The reward points are capped at 500 per calendar month
  • Zero lost Card liability 
  • Avail up to 50 days of interest-free period
  • Enjoy Revolving Credit at a nominal interest rate
  • Enjoy amazing dining benefits with the Good Food Trail program
  • Get up to 20% savings on all restaurant bill payments via Swiggy Dineout, which consists of 20k + restaurants, and the offer is inclusive of Restaurant and Swiggy Discount. This offer is valid only on payments done via the Swiggy App
  • 1% Fuel Surcharge waiver on fuel transactions. This is applicable for minimum transaction of Rs. 400 and maximum transaction of Rs. 5,000
  • Get 500 CashPoints- this is applicable only on payment of membership fee
  • Get the renewal membership fee waived by spending Rs. 50,000 and above in an annual year
  • Convert your big spends into EMI after purchase
  • The Credit Card is enabled for contactless payments
  • Spend Rs. 50,000 or more in a year, before the Credit Card renewal date to get renewal fee waived off 

Editor's Review

Pros

  • 5% cashback on online spends
  • 1% Fuel Surcharge Waiver across all petrol pumps in India
  • Great for high spending on online merchants

Cons

  • No golf benefits
  • No complimentary airport lounge access
  • Cashback card is not eligible for instant discount during online sales

Pros

  • Get 10X CashPoints on your favourite merchants such as Big Basket, BookMyshow, OYO, Swiggy, and Uber
  • Get 5X CashPoints on EMI spends at merchant locations, and 1 CashPoint for every Rs. 150  on other spends  
  •  Rupay Credit Cardholders can earn 1 RP for every Rs. 150 spent on UPI transactions

Cons

  • No golf benefits are provided
  • No international and domestic airport lounge access
  • No rewards


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