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HPCL IDFC First Power+ vs SBI ELITE – Full comparison

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HPCL IDFC First Power+ source SBI ELITE source

Forex costs are a key difference

Key differences

Best forex SBI ELITE 1.99%
Lowest fee HPCL IDFC First Power+ ₹1,999
Best lounge SBI ELITE 6/year lounge

Spend context

At ₹50k/month spend:

  • HPCL IDFC First Power+: ~₹130/month at base rate
  • SBI ELITE: Base earn not clearly specified

Approximate, based on base rates (before caps).

HPCL IDFC First Power+ IDFC SBI ELITE SBI
Lounge Access
Domestic lounge visits
None vs 6/year
None 6/year
Forex / International Use
Forex markup
Source agreement differs — verify both.
3.5% vs 1.99%
3.5% 1.99%
Fees
Annual fee
₹1,999 vs ₹4,999
₹1,999 ₹4,999
Joining fee
₹1,999 vs ₹4,999
₹1,999 ₹4,999
Fee waiver spend
Only available for SBI ELITE
Not clearly specified ₹6,00,000
Rewards
Points per ₹100
1 pts vs 2 pts
1 pts 2 pts
Point cash value
Only available for HPCL IDFC First Power+
₹0.25 Check issuer

Notes

  • Some data has low confidence — verify with the issuer before relying on it.
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Important

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