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Smart vs Rewards
Side-by-side. The card that earns more depends on where you spend, Tapwise crunches the actual numbers for your wallet.
Winner
52composite score
95% rule confidence
95% rule confidence
Winner
45composite score
95% rule confidence
95% rule confidence
Annual fee
₹499
₹1,000
Network
Mastercard
Visa
Base reward rate
2%
1%
Min. income (monthly)
₹25,000
₹40,000
Min. credit score
700+
720+
Best for
Online shopping
Online shopping
Bonus reward categories differ, see the rule tables on each card's detail page for the fine print.
Tapwise verdict
Smart edges out for most wallets.
- Better base rate, 2% vs 1% on everything outside a bonus bucket.
- Lighter annual fee, ₹499 vs ₹1,000.
- Easier to qualify, ₹25,000/mo income gets you in versus ₹40,000/mo.
Composite score
Smart52
Rewards45
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