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HSBC Live+ Credit Card Review

HSBC Live+ is best for families spending on dining, groceries, shopping and bills. 10% cashback on dining, food delivery, groceries, shopping and utilities (up to ₹1,200 a month).

Annual fee₹999 + GST
Fee waiver₹2,00,000 / year
Top reward rate10%
Forex markup1.99%
NetworkVisa Infinite
Min. income₹50,000/mo

Pros

  • 10% cashback on dining, food delivery, groceries, shopping and utilities (up to ₹1,200 a month)
  • 1.5% unlimited cashback on most other spends
  • Upgraded to Visa Infinite in 2026, with a 1.99% forex markup

Cons

  • 10% tier capped at ₹1,200 per month across all accelerated categories
  • Excludes fuel, rent and education

Reward rate by category

Effective value back per ₹100 spent. Cashback auto-credited to the statement.

Amazon10%
Flipkart10%
Other online shopping10%
Food delivery10%
Dining out10%
Groceries10%
Flights & hotels1.5%
Fuel0%
Bills & recharges10%
Everything else1.5%

Caps, tiers & milestones

  • 10% cashback capped at ₹1,200 per month

How much could you earn?

Estimated yearly value after fees and caps for typical spending patterns.

Balanced spender
₹3,96,000/yr spend
₹15,840
Online shopper
₹3,90,000/yr spend
₹14,940
Frequent traveller
₹8,04,000/yr spend
₹19,322
Family & groceries
₹5,88,000/yr spend
₹16,200

Use my own spends

Lounge access

2 domestic + 1 international visit a year

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HSBC Live+ FAQs

What is the annual fee of the HSBC Live+ credit card?

The HSBC Live+ credit card has a joining fee of ₹999 and an annual fee of ₹999, plus 18% GST. The annual fee is waived if you spend ₹2,00,000 or more in a card year.

Is HSBC Live+ a good credit card?

The HSBC Live+ card is best for: families spending on dining, groceries, shopping and bills. Its main strengths are: 10% cashback on dining, food delivery, groceries, shopping and utilities (up to ₹1,200 a month); 1.5% unlimited cashback on most other spends. Its main drawback: 10% tier capped at ₹1,200 per month across all accelerated categories.

What is the forex markup on HSBC Live+?

The HSBC Live+ card charges a 1.99% forex markup on international transactions, plus 18% GST on the markup.

Does HSBC Live+ offer airport lounge access?

Yes: 2 domestic + 1 international visit a year. Banks often attach spend conditions to lounge access, so check the latest terms.

✓ Details verified 26 September 2026Minimum income: ₹50,000 a month (salaried), ₹6 lakh a year (reported). Sources: HSBC India: Live+. Banks change terms often, so confirm on the HSBC website before applying.
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