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HSBC Live+ Credit Card

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Quick facts

HSBC Live+ Credit Card

Top reward10%

Annual fee₹999

Min income₹30,000/mo

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HSBC · Gold tier

HSBC Live+ Credit Card

Dining cashback leader

One of the highest dining cashback rates in India.

Key Benefits

💳

10% dining cashback

🎁

Weekend dining offers

⛽

Fuel surcharge waiver

Annual fee

₹999

Top rate

10%

Min income

₹30,000/mo

Eff. return

1.26%

Realistic net value (moderate user): ₹6,051/year

After ₹999 fee & ₹630 forex. Based on ₹40,000/mo spend.

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We earn commission if approved — at no cost to you. Zero sales calls.

Our transparency promise

✓ Reward caps shown in absolute ₹ — not just "5% cashback"

✓ Exclusions listed upfront — fuel, EMI, rent, wallet

✓ Point conversions with conservative ₹/point rates

What You Actually Earn (in ₹)

Absolute INR estimates based on your spends. Caps and exclusions applied — no marketing fluff.

Gross rewards / year

₹7,680

Before fees & forex

Costs / year

₹1,629

Fee ₹999 + forex ₹630

Net value / year

₹6,051

1.26% effective return on spend

Category-wise breakdown

Dining & food delivery

Spend ₹4,000/mo · 10% cashback

₹1,200/year

₹100/mo

₹1,000 × 10% = ₹100/moCap hit at ₹1,000/mo — extra spend earns less

All other eligible spends

Spend ₹36,000/mo · 1.5% cashback

₹6,480/year

₹540/mo

₹36,000 × 1.5% = ₹540/mo

Estimates assume eligible spends only (exclusions per issuer T&Cs apply). Point values use typical redemption rates — actual value varies by redemption choice. Bank approval and reward crediting is at issuer discretion.

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Amazon, Flipkart & co-branded accelerators

Reward Structure

Source: Issuer public T&Cs

dining

10%

Cap: ₹1,000/mo

Example: ₹1,000/mo spend → ≈ ₹100/mo (max at cap)

all

1.5%

Example: ₹10,000/mo spend → ≈ ₹150/mo

Excluded categories (no rewards)

EMIRentWallet loads

Best for

→ Dining cashback leader

Fees & Charges — Full Disclosure

All amounts in INR. Everything that can reduce your net value.

Joining fee

Charged in first year

₹999

Annual / renewal fee

Charged every year unless waived

₹999

Forex markup

3.5% on international transactions

Finance charges

≈3.5–3.75% per month (42–45% p.a.) if you revolve balance — pay in full to avoid

Late payment fee

₹400–₹1,300 depending on statement balance — always pay on time

Reward redemption fee

Usually ₹0 for cashback cards; points cards may have ₹99+ redemption fee

Example: moderate user net math

Gross rewards+ ₹7,680

Annual fee− ₹999

Forex cost− ₹630

Net annual value₹6,051

Eligibility Snapshot

Public criteria from Issuer public T&Cs. Bank makes final decision.

Minimum age21–60 years

Min income (salaried)₹30,000/mo

Min income (self-employed)₹3,60,000/year

Employment acceptedsalaried, self employed

Credit historyNo minimum stated

CIBIL checkBank checks at application — CardHungry never pulls your score

Secured optionUnsecured card only

Card tierGold — mid-tier mass premium

Important: These are indicative eligibility bands from issuer websites. Actual approval depends on the bank's internal score, existing relationship, and current portfolio policy. CardHungry shows bands, not guarantees.

FAQ

How much can I actually earn with HSBC Live+ Credit Card?+

At moderate spend (₹40,000/mo), gross rewards are about ₹7,680/year. After the ₹999 annual fee, net value is approximately ₹6,051/year. Use the calculator above to model your own spends.

What is the minimum income for HSBC Live+ Credit Card?+

₹30,000/month for salaried applicants (indicative — bank decides).

What spends do NOT earn rewards?+

EMI, Rent, Wallet loads.

Does CardHungry pull my CIBIL score?+

No. We use public eligibility criteria only. The bank will check CIBIL when you apply.