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PSB SBI Card ELITE

An Exclusive and Exquisitely Crafted Card For Those Who Live Beyond Ordinary

Annual fee
₹4,999
Forex markup
1.99%
Lounges (Dom/Intl)
2 / 6
Welcome benefit
₹5,000

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: 0.50% travel · 0.50% dining · 0.50% base.

Net steady-state return
−₹1,999 /year
0.50% effective · ₹4,999 fee
Annual reward earned₹3,000
Welcome benefit (year 1)One-time₹5,000
Annual fee−₹4,999
Joining fee (year 1 only)−₹4,999
Skip this card at your spend.

The fee outweighs the rewards at ₹50,000/month. You'd need ~₹83,317/month to break even — likely not worth it for you.

vs AU Traverse Credit Card for NRIs

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

Metric
PSB SBI Card ELITE
AU Traverse Credit Card for NRIs
Annual fee
₹4,999
₹4,999
Annual reward
₹3,000
₹3,000
Net /year (steady)
−₹1,999
₹3,000
Forex markup
1.99%
0.99%

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Frequently asked

Is the PSB SBI Card ELITE worth the ₹4,999 fee?

It depends on your spend. The PSB SBI Card ELITE earns 0.5% base reward and waives the annual fee at ₹10,00,000 of yearly spend. Use the break-even calculator above to see your specific number.

What is the eligibility for PSB SBI Card ELITE?

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

What is the forex markup on PSB SBI Card ELITE?

PSB SBI Card ELITE charges 1.99% forex markup on international transactions.

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