10% cashback, shared cap ₹1,200/month (raised from ₹1,000 on 26 Jul 2026)
All other eligible spends
1.5% cashback, uncapped
Redemption: Automatic cashback to your card account.
02Fees, benefits & charges
Fee waiver
Renewal waived on ₹2 lakh annual spend
Welcome benefit
₹1,000 cashback on ₹25,000 spend within 30 days (applications till 31 Dec 2026)
Milestones
₹250 cashback on contactless fuel each quarter with ₹10,000 card spend
Airport lounges
2 domestic + 1 international visit a year
Forex markup
1.99%
Fuel
No cashback on fuel (quarterly contactless fuel bonus instead)
No rewards on
Fuel, rent, insurance, education, government, wallet loads, international spends, EMI
03Highlights & watch-outs
Highlights
10% now covers utility bills too
Uncapped 1.5% on everything else
Lower 1.99% forex
Watch out for
Amazon, Flipkart & Myntra earn only 1.5%
Single ₹1,200 cap across all 10% categories
Suits: Urban households spending ₹10–12k a month on food, groceries and bills.
04FAQs
What is the annual fee of the HSBC Live+ Credit Card?
The annual fee is ₹999 + GST, and the joining fee is ₹999 + GST. Renewal waived on ₹2 lakh annual spend
Does the HSBC Live+ Credit Card offer airport lounge access?
2 domestic + 1 international visit a year
What is the forex markup on the HSBC Live+ Credit Card?
The foreign currency markup is 1.99%.
Which spends don’t earn rewards on the HSBC Live+ Credit Card?
Fuel, rent, insurance, education, government, wallet loads, international spends, EMI.
ⓘBefore you apply: fees and rewards above were checked in October 2026 from issuer pages and public sources. Banks can change terms at any time — the issuer’s application page is the final word. Approval depends on the bank’s own checks.