Credit Card Portfolio Optimization – Too many cards? What to close/add?

I currently have the following cards:

πŸ’³ HDFC (Shared Limit – LTF)

  • Regalia
  • Swiggy
  • Tata Neu

πŸ’³ Other Cards

  • Airtel Axis (planning to close)
  • Amex MRCC
  • SBI BPCL
  • BOB Eterna
  • IndusInd Legend (planning to close)
  • Amazon ICICI

Usage Pattern

  • Primary cards: Amazon ICICI, BOB Eterna, SBI BPCL
  • Airtel Axis: Only for recharge
  • IndusInd Legend: Used by parents (low value, planning to close)
  • HDFC cards: Rarely used (kept since first card / LTF)

πŸ’Έ Annual Spend Breakdown

  • Insurance: β‚Ή50–60K
  • Travel: β‚Ή25–60K
  • Phone bills: β‚Ή10–12K
  • Electricity: β‚Ή24–30K
  • Shopping (clothes, etc.): ~β‚Ή1L
  • Medical + misc: variable

❓ Questions

  1. Which cards should I close vs keep?
  2. Am I missing any high-value card?
  3. How to optimize spends across cards for maximum returns?

Posted May 5, 2026, 5:24 PM UTC

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