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SBI · Visa

SBI Cashback

Annual fee
₹999
Forex markup
Lounges (Dom/Intl)
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Welcome benefit

Is this card worth it for you?

Drag the sliders to match your spend. The number on the right updates live.

Monthly spend₹50,000
% on travel15%
% on dining10%

Remaining 75% goes on everything else (groceries, utilities, online shopping). Earning rate: 1.00% travel · 1.00% dining · 1.00% base.

Net steady-state return
₹6,000 /year
1.00% effective · fee waived
Annual reward earned₹6,000
Annual fee₹0 (waived)
Joining fee (year 1 only)−₹999
Strong fit at this spend.

After fees, you're earning real money on this card. The break-even moves with your category mix — pull travel up if you fly more, dining if you eat out.

Where this card wins

Pages on CardPilot where SBI Cashback ranks #1 against every other card we track:

vs American Express MRCC

At ₹50,000/month with 15% travel and 10% dining.

Metric
SBI Cashback
American Express MRCC
Annual fee
₹999
₹1,500
Annual reward
₹6,000
₹3,000
Net /year (steady)
₹6,000
₹3,000
Forex markup

Tools for SBI Cashback holders

Frequently asked

Is the SBI Cashback worth the ₹999 fee?

It depends on your spend. The SBI Cashback earns 1% base reward and waives the annual fee at ₹2,00,000 of yearly spend. Use the break-even calculator above to see your specific number.

What is the eligibility for SBI Cashback?

SBI hasn't published a hard minimum income for SBI Cashback. Approval depends on credit score, existing relationship, and employment type.

How do I redeem points on SBI Cashback?

Best redemption is at Statement credit, where 1 point ≈ ₹1. Other paths (statement credit, vouchers) usually return less.

What is the forex markup on SBI Cashback?

Most Indian cards charge 1.5–3.5% forex markup. We're verifying SBI Cashback's exact rate.

Reward rates and fees are sourced from SBI's product page and may change. Always confirm with the card issuer before applying.