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Credit Card Comparison

Compare Malaysian credit-card fit by income, spending focus, fee preference and mortgage-readiness impact.

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Compare Malaysian credit-card fit without treating it as an application service.

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Used only to screen against published minimum-income style requirements.
Rank cards by broad usage fit, not by guaranteed reward value.
RM
For mortgage planning, many banks estimate a monthly commitment from outstanding balances.
01
Maybank

Maybank 2 Cards Platinum

Often shortlisted for weekend cashback and TreatsPoints-style everyday rewards.

CashbackGroceries
Minimum income
RM 5,000 / month
Annual fee
Check current waiver and card fee terms
Best for
People who can plan larger weekend spend and want a familiar mainstream bank card pair.
Watch out
Cashback days, caps, merchant exclusions and companion-card usage rules can change.

Keep utilisation controlled before mortgage screening; high outstanding balances may be counted as monthly commitment.

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90Fit scoreChecked 2026-06-19
02
CIMB

CIMB e Credit Card

Digital-spend focused card commonly compared for e-wallet, online and contactless usage.

OnlineCashbackLow fee
Minimum income
RM 2,000 / month
Annual fee
Check current annual fee and SST treatment
Best for
Younger or online-heavy spenders who want a simple entry-level comparison candidate.
Watch out
Bonus categories, campaign periods and caps can be revised frequently.

Entry-level approval does not mean harmless for DSR; outstanding balance still matters.

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78Fit scoreChecked 2026-06-19
03
Public Bank

Public Bank Quantum Cards

Often compared for contactless and online cashback across a two-card setup.

CashbackOnlineLow fee
Minimum income
RM 3,000 / month
Annual fee
Check current fee waiver and card pair terms
Best for
Users willing to split spend across card rails to capture category benefits.
Watch out
Separate card caps and eligible transaction rules can make the headline rate misleading.

Multiple cards may increase available credit exposure; avoid carrying balances before loan application.

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78Fit scoreChecked 2026-06-19
04
UOB Malaysia

UOB ONE Card

Commonly compared for everyday cashback across petrol, groceries and selected recurring spend.

CashbackPetrolGroceries
Minimum income
RM 3,000 / month
Annual fee
Check current fee and waiver requirements
Best for
Household spenders with repeatable monthly petrol and grocery transactions.
Watch out
Cashback tiers may depend on minimum monthly spend and category caps.

A card can help cash flow tracking, but revolving balances weaken mortgage affordability.

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78Fit scoreChecked 2026-06-19
05
Maybank Islamic

Ikhwan Mastercard Platinum

Popular Islamic card option for selected retail and petrol cashback structures.

CashbackPetrolGroceries
Minimum income
RM 5,000 / month
Annual fee
Check current fee and rebate terms
Best for
Users who prefer an Islamic card and spend in practical household categories.
Watch out
Eligible merchant categories and monthly cashback caps need bank confirmation.

Useful only if balances are paid down; unpaid card balances can reduce borrowing room.

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78Fit scoreChecked 2026-06-19
06
Hong Leong Bank

WISE Credit Card

Category-led cashback card usually assessed by matching chosen categories to real spend.

CashbackPetrolGroceriesOnline
Minimum income
RM 5,000 / month
Annual fee
Check current annual fee and category rules
Best for
Users with stable spending categories who can monitor category caps.
Watch out
The benefit can drop sharply if your spend misses eligible categories or minimum spend.

Use the card for paid-in-full rewards, not short-term borrowing before housing-loan screening.

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78Fit scoreChecked 2026-06-19
07
Standard Chartered

Smart Credit Card

Often compared as a digital-first cashback card for selected everyday and online categories.

CashbackOnlineLow fee
Minimum income
RM 3,000 / month
Annual fee
Check current annual fee, campaigns and cashback cap
Best for
Users comparing simple cashback cards without chasing too many premium perks.
Watch out
Promotional rates and campaign mechanics may differ from long-term product terms.

If preparing for a mortgage, clear statement balances and keep evidence of settlement.

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66Fit scoreChecked 2026-06-19
08
HSBC Malaysia

HSBC Visa Signature

Premium-leaning card commonly compared for travel, lifestyle and overseas spend.

Travel
Minimum income
RM 6,000 / month
Annual fee
Check current annual fee and waiver terms
Best for
Higher-income users who value travel/lifestyle privileges more than simple cashback.
Watch out
Travel perks are only valuable if you actually use them; annual fee trade-offs matter.

Premium cards can carry larger limits, so keep actual outstanding balances low before applying for property financing.

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12Income below guideChecked 2026-06-19

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