Credit Card Portfolio Optimization β Too many cards? What to close/add?
I currently have the following cards:
π³ HDFC (Shared Limit β LTF)
- Regalia
- Swiggy
- Tata Neu
π³ 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)
πΈ Annual Spend Breakdown
- Insurance: βΉ50β60K
- Travel: βΉ25β60K
- Phone bills: βΉ10β12K
- Electricity: βΉ24β30K
- Shopping (clothes, etc.): ~βΉ1L
- Medical + misc: variable
β Questions
- Which cards should I close vs keep?
- Am I missing any high-value card?
- How to optimize spends across cards for maximum returns?
Posted May 5, 2026, 5:24 PM UTC
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