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SBI Card

The best card for your needs

Annual fee
₹999
Forex markup
1.99%
Lounges (Dom/Intl)
2 / 1
Welcome benefit

Is this card worth it for you?

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

Remaining 75% goes on everything else (groceries, utilities, online shopping). Earning rate: 0.25% travel · 0.25% dining · 0.25% base.

Net steady-state return
₹1,500 /year
0.25% effective · fee waived
Annual reward earned₹1,500
Annual fee₹0 (waived)
Joining fee (year 1 only)−₹500
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.

vs FIRST Business Credit Card

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

Metric
SBI Card
FIRST Business Credit Card
Annual fee
₹999
₹999
Annual reward
₹1,500
₹1,020
Net /year (steady)
₹1,500
₹21
Forex markup
1.99%
1.99%

Tools for SBI Card holders

Frequently asked

Is the SBI Card worth the ₹999 fee?

It depends on your spend. The SBI Card earns 0.25% base reward and waives the annual fee at ₹20,000 of yearly spend. Use the break-even calculator above to see your specific number.

What is the eligibility for SBI Card?

SBI typically requires a minimum income of ₹30,000/year for the SBI Card, with a CIBIL score of 750+.

What is the forex markup on SBI Card?

SBI Card charges 1.99% forex markup on international transactions.

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