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AU InstaPay vs HSBC RuPay Cashback

Compare AU InstaPay and HSBC RuPay Cashback on annual fees, joining fees, rewards, benefits and important limitations.

AU InstaPay

AU Small Finance Bank

1% cashback on eligible merchant UPI purchases of ₹200 or more

Annual fee: No annual fee

Joining fee: No joining fee

Network: RuPay

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AU InstaPay is a no-annual-fee option centred on shopping rewards, dining rewards and straightforward cashback.

HSBC RuPay Cashback

HSBC India

10% cashback on eligible dining, food delivery and groceries; 1% on other eligible purchases

Annual fee: ₹499 + GST (waived on over ₹2 lakh eligible annual spend)

Joining fee: ₹499 + GST

Network: RuPay / JCB

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HSBC RuPay Cashback is a paid card focused on straightforward cashback, shopping rewards and dining rewards, charging ₹499 annually before GST.

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Facts were last checked 2026-10-09. Follow each card page to the linked issuer terms before applying.

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