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HSBC Live+ Credit Card

Dine, shop and have fun with extra cashback.

Annual fee
₹999
Forex markup
Lounges (Dom/Intl)
4 / —
Welcome benefit
₹1,000

Is this card worth it for you?

Drag the sliders to match your spend. The number on the right updates live.

Monthly spend₹50,000
% on travel15%
% on dining10%

Remaining 75% goes on everything else (groceries, utilities, online shopping). Earning rate: 1.50% travel · 1.50% dining · 1.50% base.

Net steady-state return
₹9,000 /year
1.50% effective · fee waived
Annual reward earned₹9,000
Welcome benefit (year 1)One-time₹1,000
Annual fee₹0 (waived)
Joining fee (year 1 only)−₹999
Strong fit at this spend.

After fees, you're earning real money on this card. The break-even moves with your category mix — pull travel up if you fly more, dining if you eat out.

vs FIRST Business Credit Card

At ₹50,000/month with 15% travel and 10% dining.

Metric
HSBC Live+ Credit Card
FIRST Business Credit Card
Annual fee
₹999
₹999
Annual reward
₹9,000
₹1,020
Net /year (steady)
₹9,000
₹21
Forex markup
1.99%

Tools for HSBC Live+ Credit Card holders

Frequently asked

Is the HSBC Live+ Credit Card worth the ₹999 fee?

It depends on your spend. The HSBC Live+ Credit Card earns 1.5% base reward and waives the annual fee at ₹2,00,000 of yearly spend. Use the break-even calculator above to see your specific number.

What is the eligibility for HSBC Live+ Credit Card?

HSBC typically requires a minimum income of ₹6,00,000/year for the HSBC Live+ Credit Card.

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Reward rates and fees are sourced from HSBC's product page and may change. Always confirm with the card issuer before applying.