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SBI Card PULSE

For a journey towards a fitter you

Annual fee
₹1,499
Forex markup
Lounges (Dom/Intl)
4 / —
Welcome benefit
₹7,999

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
₹3,000 /year
0.50% effective · fee waived
Annual reward earned₹3,000
Welcome benefit (year 1)One-time₹7,999
Annual fee₹0 (waived)
Joining fee (year 1 only)−₹1,499
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 Doctor's SBI Card

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

Metric
SBI Card PULSE
Doctor's SBI Card
Annual fee
₹1,499
₹1,499
Annual reward
₹3,000
₹1,500
Net /year (steady)
₹3,000
₹1,500
Forex markup

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Frequently asked

Is the SBI Card PULSE worth the ₹1,499 fee?

It depends on your spend. The SBI Card PULSE earns 0.5% 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 Card PULSE?

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

How do I redeem points on SBI Card PULSE?

Best redemption is at Shop & Smile catalog, where 1 point ≈ ₹0.25. Other paths (statement credit, vouchers) usually return less.

What is the forex markup on SBI Card PULSE?

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

Last verified: 2026-05-01. Reward rates and fees are sourced from SBI's product page and may change. Always confirm with the card issuer before applying.