HDFC Bharat Cashback vs Standard Chartered DigiSmart

Full side-by-side comparison based on verified card data. Updated April 2026.

Quick Verdict

HDFC Bharat Cashback Credit Card wins 2 of 8 dimensions with a CardTrail Score of 7.3/10 vs 6.8/10.

Feature HDFC Bharat Cashback Standard Chartered DigiSmart
CardTrail Score 7.3/10 6.8/10
Annual Fee ₹500 ₹588
Base Reward Rate 1% 1%
Max Reward Rate 5% 5%
Forex Markup 3.5% 3.5%
Domestic Lounges 0 0
International Lounges 0 0
Fuel Surcharge Waiver Yes Yes
Network RuPay Visa

When to Choose HDFC Bharat Cashback

  • You can meet the fee waiver condition: Spend ₹50K/year
  • Your primary spend is: cashback, general

When to Choose Standard Chartered DigiSmart

  • You can meet the fee waiver condition: Spend ₹5,000/month
  • Your primary spend is: cashback, general

Annual Fee Value Analysis

To break even on HDFC Bharat Cashback's ₹500 fee at 1% rewards, spend ₹4,167/month.

To break even on Standard Chartered DigiSmart's ₹588 fee at 1% rewards, spend ₹4,900/month.