HDFC IndianOil Credit Card vs IRCTC SBI Card Premier

Detailed comparison of these two popular credit cards

Winner
HDFC IndianOil Credit Card

HDFC IndianOil Credit Card

HDFC Bank

Mid-Range
VS
IRCTC SBI Card Premier

IRCTC SBI Card Premier

SBI Card

Mid-Range
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Different Reward Types

Card 1 gives Fuel Points while Card 2 gives Reward Points. We're showing effective cash values for fair comparison.

Annual Fee
₹500 vs ₹1K
Effective Rate
(cash value)
5.0% vs 0.8%
Lounge Access
None vs None

Detailed Comparison

FeatureHDFC IndianOil Credit CardIRCTC SBI Card Premier
Fees & Charges
Joining Fee
₹500
₹1K
Annual Fee
₹500
₹1K
Fee Waiver
Spend ₹50K annually
Spend ₹2L annually
Forex Markup
-
-
Rewards
Reward Type
Fuel Points
Reward Points
Effective Cash Value
5%
0.8%
Lounge Access
Domestic Lounges
None
None
Priority Pass
-
-
Eligibility
Min. Income
₹3.0L
₹4.0L

HDFC IndianOil Credit Card is Best For

IndianOil loyalists spending ₹5K/month on fuel

Watch Out
  • Only works at IndianOil pumps
  • Max benefit ₹250/month (effective ~0.5% on ₹50K fuel spend)
View HDFC IndianOil Credit Card Details

IRCTC SBI Card Premier is Best For

Frequent train travelers (AC class)

Watch Out
  • Peak season (Apr-Jul, Sep-Jan) only 4% value back
  • Rail/Air insurance discontinued Jul 2025
View IRCTC SBI Card Premier Details

Our Verdict

Based on overall features and value,

HDFC IndianOil Credit Card wins!

Score: 64vsScore: 23

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