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HSBC Live+ Credit Card
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HSBC Live+ Credit Card

by HSBC India · Updated October 2026

10% cashback on dining, food delivery and groceries, plus 1.5% on everything else.

Best for Dining & groceries cashback · 10% on dining & groceries
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Joining fee₹999
Annual fee₹999
Fee waiver₹2,00,000 spend
Lounge access2 domestic + 1 international / year
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Key benefits

01

10% cashback on dining, food delivery & groceries (monthly cap)

02

1.5% unlimited cashback on other spends

03

Low 1.99% forex markup

04

Lounge visits (domestic + international)

Good to know

The 10% cashback has a monthly cap (reported ₹1,000–₹1,200). From late 2026 lounge access is reported as 2 domestic + 1 international visit a year.

Rewards by spend category

Approximate value back on every ₹100 you spend.

Groceries10%
Food delivery & dining10%
Online shopping1.5%
Bills & recharges1.5%
Travel & flights1.5%
Everything else1.5%
Fuel–
UPI scan & pay–

Pros

  • High cashback on food and groceries
  • 1.5% unlimited elsewhere
  • Low forex markup

Cons

  • 10% capped at about ₹1,000–1,200 a month
  • Lounge visits reduced in 2026
  • ₹999 fee

Is the HSBC Live+ Credit Card worth it?

The HSBC Live+ Credit Card is worth it if you spend a lot on groceries (10%) and food delivery & dining (10%). The ₹999 annual fee is waived when you spend ₹2,00,000 a year (about ₹16,667 a month), so it's worth it if you'll hit that. It's less suitable if 10% capped at about ₹1,000–1,200 a month.

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Eligibility & documents

Age

21–60 years (salaried), up to 65 (self-employed)

Income

Regular income; the bank sets the minimum

Credit score

750+ gives the best approval chances

Documents

PAN, Aadhaar, and recent salary slips or ITR

How to apply

  1. Tap "Apply now"You'll be taken to the official HSBC India application page.
  2. Fill in your detailsPAN, income and address. Most applications take under 10 minutes.
  3. Complete KYCVideo KYC or Aadhaar e-KYC, depending on the issuer.
  4. Get your cardApproval usually takes 2–7 working days, and some cards are issued instantly.
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FAQs about HSBC Live+ Credit Card

What is the annual fee of the HSBC Live+ Credit Card?

The joining fee is ₹999 and the annual fee is ₹999 (plus GST). The annual fee is waived if you spend ₹2,00,000 or more in a year.

Can I use the HSBC Live+ Credit Card on UPI?

No. The HSBC Live+ Credit Card runs on Visa, and only RuPay credit cards can be linked to UPI.

Does the HSBC Live+ Credit Card give airport lounge access?

Yes: 2 domestic + 1 international / year. Lounge rules can change, so check current terms with the issuer.

Who should get the HSBC Live+ Credit Card?

It's best for dining & groceries cashback. 10% cashback on dining, food delivery and groceries, plus 1.5% on everything else.

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