HSBC Live+ Credit Card vs HSBC Premier Credit Card

    A side-by-side breakdown of fees, rewards, lounge access and benefits — so you can pick the right card for your spending.

    OUR PICK
    HSBC Live+ Credit Card
    HSBC

    HSBC Live+ Credit Card

    Score91/100
    Rewards10%
    Fee₹999
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    HSBC Live+ Credit Card
    HSBC
    91/100
    HSBC Premier Credit Card
    HSBC

    HSBC Premier Credit Card

    Score86/100
    Rewards3%
    Fee₹20,000
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    HSBC Premier Credit Card
    HSBC
    86/100

    HSBC Live+ Credit Card wins 3 of 12 categories

    Across rewards, fees and benefits, HSBC Live+ Credit Card edges ahead. But the best card for you depends on how you spend — check the detailed breakdown below.

    ₹999
    Lower Annual Fee
    HSBC Live+ Credit Card
    91/100
    Higher Expert Score
    HSBC Live+ Credit Card

    Head-to-head comparison

    Overview
    Expert Score
    91/100
    86/100
    Bank
    HSBC
    HSBC
    Network
    Visa
    Mastercard
    Reward Rate
    10%
    3%
    Fees & Charges
    Joining Fee
    ₹999
    ₹12,000
    Annual Fee
    ₹999
    ₹20,000
    Forex Markup
    1.99%
    0.99%
    Finance Charges
    3.75% per month
    2.99% per month
    Rewards
    Value per Point
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    Value Back
    Benefits
    Domestic Lounge
    International Lounge
    Dining
    Golf
    Concierge
    Insurance
    Travel
    Fuel Waiver
    Movie Benefits

    Pick HSBC Live+ Credit Card if…

    • You want better expert score
    • You want better joining fee
    • You want better annual fee
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    Pick HSBC Premier Credit Card if…

    • You want better insurance
    • You want better travel
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    Frequently asked questions

    Which has a better expert score, HSBC Live+ Credit Card or HSBC Premier Credit Card?+

    HSBC Live+ Credit Card scores higher at 91/100, compared to 86/100 for the other.

    Which card has lower fees?+

    HSBC Live+ Credit Card costs ₹999 to join and ₹999 annually. HSBC Premier Credit Card costs ₹12,000 to join and ₹20,000 annually.

    Which card should I pick?+

    HSBC Live+ Credit Card wins more categories overall in our breakdown. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually spend on — review the head-to-head table above and pick the one that matches your usage.

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