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Standard Chartered · Standard Chartered

Ultimate vs Smart

Side-by-side. The card that earns more depends on where you spend, Tapwise crunches the actual numbers for your wallet.

Winner
Standard Chartered
VISA
Ultimate
•••• 4421
Standard Chartered

Ultimate

Visa · ₹5,000/yr
52composite score
82% rule confidence
Winner
Standard Chartered
Smart
•••• 4421
Standard Chartered

Smart

Mastercard · ₹499/yr
52composite score
95% rule confidence
Annual fee
₹5,000
₹499
Network
Visa
Mastercard
Base reward rate
3.3%
2%
Min. income (monthly)
₹1,00,000
₹25,000
Min. credit score
720+
700+
Best for
Dining
Online shopping
Bonus reward categories differ, see the rule tables on each card's detail page for the fine print.
 Tapwise verdict

Too close to call on paper.

  • Both cards land in similar territory. Pick by the category you spend most on.
Composite score
Ultimate52
Smart52
Scored on fee, base rate, qualification, and rule confidence. Tapwise's personal recommendation also weighs your actual spending.

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