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AU Bank Vetta Credit Card vs HDFC MoneyBack+

A head-to-head comparison of AU Bank Vetta Credit Card and HDFC MoneyBack+ across fees, rewards, and spending categories to help you decide which card suits your wallet better.

Grocery & RetailCard A

AU Bank Vetta Credit Card

Grocery & Lifestyle Spends

Annual Fee
₹2,999
Reward Rate
4 RP per ₹100 on grocery (~1% effective)
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Grocery & RetailCard B

HDFC MoneyBack+

Entry-Level Online

Annual Fee
₹500
Reward Rate
10X CashPoints on partners
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Feature comparison

FeatureAU BankHDFC MoneyBack+
Annual Fee₹2,999 + GST (Waived on ₹40K spend within 90 days; subsequent years waived on ₹1.5L annual spend)₹500 (Waived on ₹50K spend)
Reward Rate4 RP per ₹100 on grocery (~1% effective)10X CashPoints on partners
Best ForGrocery & Lifestyle SpendsEntry-Level Online
First-Card Friendly
Lounge Access
Zero Forex Markup

Spending category coverage

Which categories does each card reward?

CategoryAU BankHDFC MoneyBack+
Online shopping
Groceries
Dining
Everyday spending
Airport lounge access

Quick verdict

Choose AU Bank Vetta Credit Card if:

  • You spend heavily on dining
  • You spend heavily on airport lounge access

Choose HDFC MoneyBack+ if:

  • Lower annual fee (₹500 vs ₹2,999)
  • You spend heavily on everyday spending
  • You spend heavily on online shopping
  • This is your first credit card

Full pros & cons

AU Bank Vetta Credit Card

What's good
  • 4 RP per ₹100 on grocery and departmental stores (~1% effective)
  • 1 domestic + 1 international lounge visit per quarter via Priority Pass
  • ₹2,000 welcome brand vouchers on ₹30,000 spend within 60 days
  • Up to 30% dining discounts at partner restaurants
  • ₹50L air accident insurance; birthday bonus of 1,000 RP
Watch out for
  • Base rate of 0.5% on non-grocery spends is weak for a ₹3K-fee card
  • 2.99% forex markup — not suitable for international travel despite offering international lounge
  • Lounge access requires ₹50,000 quarterly spend (raised from ₹20K in April 2026)
  • ₹99 + GST redemption fee per transaction reduces effective reward value

HDFC MoneyBack+

What's good
  • Quarterly milestone benefits on reaching spend targets
  • Low income eligibility criteria
  • Easy EMI conversion on purchases above ₹2,500
Watch out for
  • Points value is relatively low (1 Point = ₹0.25)
  • No complimentary lounge access