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BPCL SBI Card vs IndianOil HDFC Card

A head-to-head comparison of BPCL SBI Card and IndianOil HDFC Card across fees, rewards, and spending categories to help you decide which card suits your wallet better.

FuelCard A

BPCL SBI Card

Two-Wheeler Owners

Annual Fee
₹499
Reward Rate
4.25% Value Back
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FuelCard B
Annual Fee
₹500
Reward Rate
5 FP per ₹150 (~2.5% on IndianOil fuel, ~3.5% with surcharge waiver)
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Feature comparison

FeatureBPCL SBIIndianOil HDFC
Annual Fee₹499 (Waived on ₹1L spend — increased from ₹50K effective May 2026)₹500 (Waived on ₹50K spend)
Reward Rate4.25% Value Back5 FP per ₹150 (~2.5% on IndianOil fuel, ~3.5% with surcharge waiver)
Best ForTwo-Wheeler OwnersCity Drivers
First-Card Friendly
Lounge Access
Zero Forex Markup

Spending category coverage

Which categories does each card reward?

CategoryBPCL SBIIndianOil HDFC
Groceries
Fuel
Utility bills
Fuel surcharge waiver

Quick verdict

Choose BPCL SBI Card if:

  • Lower annual fee (₹499 vs ₹500)

Choose IndianOil HDFC Card if:

  • You spend heavily on groceries
  • You spend heavily on utility bills

Full pros & cons

BPCL SBI Card

What's good
  • Low ₹499 annual fee, waivable on ₹1L annual spend (May 2026 revision)
  • 13X reward points on every BPCL fuel transaction
  • Fuel surcharge waiver at all BPCL outlets
Watch out for
  • Lower reward cap than the premium Octane variant
  • No lounge access or travel perks

IndianOil HDFC Card

What's good
  • Very low ₹50k spend threshold for fee waiver
  • Versatile rewards — points earned on groceries and bills too
  • Fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations in India (not just IndianOil)
Watch out for
  • Fuel rewards only valid at IndianOil stations
  • Lower overall reward rate compared to BPCL Octane