HSBC Live+ Credit Card
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HSBC Live+ Credit Card
Cashback (statement credit)
₹999
Waiver: Spend ₹2L in a year
10% cashback on Dining, Food Delivery (Swiggy/Zomato) & Groceries (Blinkit/Zepto/Instamart); 1.5% elsewhere
Cashback (statement credit)
4 visits/year (1 per quarter)
Intl: Not included
3.5%
Standard markup
Welcome Bonus & Activation Offer
₹1,000 cashback on spending ₹25,000 in 30 days + ₹2,000 CashKaro reward + ₹3,000 Visa vouchers on add-on cards
The Loot Verdict
Executive summary for savvy cardholders
🎯 Ideal For
Users seeking max value in Food delivery, Groceries, Dining, Cashback.
⚡ Value Calculation
Annual Fee: ₹999. Easily recovered if annual spends exceed fee waiver benchmarks.
Interactive Net-Value & Cashback Calculator
Tailor your exact spend categories to calculate your true net annual profit and milestone rewards.
+₹15,600/yr
₹1,300/mo (Points + Milestone Vouchers)
₹0 (Waived)
Spend >= Waiver threshold
₹15,600
🔥 4.3% net return on your spend
⚖️ Pros & Cons
What We Like
- ✓10% cashback on Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit, Zepto & dining (capped at ₹1,000/month)
- ✓1.5% unlimited cashback on all other eligible spends
- ✓Massive welcome offers & CashKaro rewards during promotional periods
- ✓Complimentary domestic lounge access
Things to Keep in Mind
- ✕₹1,000/month cap on 10% dining/grocery category cashback
- ✕3.5% forex markup on international transactions
- ✕Requires ₹2L annual spend to waive ₹999 annual fee
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