
First-year fee
₹4,999 + GST
Annual fee
₹4,999 + GST
What it gives back
2 Reward Points per ₹100 · everyday spends
How it compares
Compared with the cards we have read
Fees
Annual feeJoining feeRenewal fee
₹4,999 + GST
Fee waiver rule
Fee waived if you spend ₹10 lakhs.
Add-on card fee
Add-on Card Fee (per annum): Nil.
Welcome offer
Welcome benefit
Welcome e-Gift Voucher worth ₹5,000.
Rewards
Reward rate
2 Reward Points per ₹100 · everyday spends2 Reward Points per ₹100 on all other spends, except fuel.
What one reward unit is worth
Earn upto 50,000 Bonus Reward Points worth ₹12,500/ year
Point expiry
Reward Points accrued under the Rewards Program are valid for a period of 24 months (for all cards except for AURUM); Reward Points not redeemed within this period will expire and be forfeited on the last day of the 24th month
Card benefits
International lounge access
6 complimentary airport lounge visits per calendar year, outside India (max. 2 visits per quarter)
Domestic lounge access
2 complimentary domestic airport lounge visits every quarter.
Priority Pass
Complimentary membership to the Priority Pass Program worth $99. Post complimentary visits, a usage fee of $27 + applicable taxes will be charged per Priority Pass lounge visit. Only Primary Cardholders are eligible for Priority Pass and complimentary membership will be valid for 2 years only
Concierge
Exclusive Concierge Service: Dedicated assistance on flower delivery, gift delivery, and online doctor consultation
Milestone benefits
Up to 50,000 Bonus Reward Points worth ₹12,500 every year. 10,000 Bonus Reward Points on annual spends of ₹3 lakhs and 4 lakhs. 15,000 Bonus Reward Points on annual spends of ₹5 lakhs and 8 lakhs
Membership tiers and what unlocks them
Complimentary 1-year Club ITC Silver Tier Membership. Cardholders will be eligible for membership after their first transaction within 60 days of card issuance.
Movie or entertainment ticket benefit
Free movie tickets worth ₹6,000 every year. This offer is valid on primary cards only
Also included
Fuel surcharge waiver
1% fuel surcharge waiver on every transaction between ₹500 and ₹4,000 at all petrol pumps across India. Maximum waiver of ₹250 per statement cycle, per credit card account.
Lost card liability
Complimentary credit card fraud liability cover of ₹1 lakh. Coverage applies from 48 hours before reporting the loss up to 7 days after reporting
Add-on card eligibility
Empower your family with add-on cards for your parents, spouse, children or siblings above the age of 18.
Balance transfer terms
Balance Transfer on EMI: Transfer outstanding balances of other banks’ credit cards to your SBI Card ELITE at a lower interest rate and repay in easy EMIs.
Purchase to EMI conversion
Flexipay: Convert eligible purchases into easy monthly EMIs. Applicable on transactions of ₹2,500 or more made using SBI Card ELITE.
Charges
Forex markup
1.99% on foreign currency transactions.
Dynamic currency conversion markup
3.5%3.5% (For All Cards Except Aurum, Elite, Prime NRI Secured, Tata Neu Infinity SBI Credit Card and SBI Card Miles Elite/Miles Prime/Miles)
Cash advance fee
2.5% or ₹500 whichever is higher (domestic & international ATMs)
Interest on unpaid balance
3.75% p.m. (45% p.a.) for unsecured cards.
Interest-free period
20 to 50 days interest-free when you pay in full.
Late payment fee
From Nil (amount due ₹0 to ₹100) to ₹1,300 (amount due above ₹50,000)
Over-limit fee
2.5% of Overlimit Amount (subject to a minimum of ₹600); Overlimit Fee will not be reversed in case of transaction reversal / cancellation / refund
Payment return or dishonour fee
2% of Payment amount (subject to a minimum of ₹500)
Card replacement fee
₹100 - ₹250 (₹1500 for Aurum)
Cash payment / cash deposit fee
Cash Payment Fee: Revised from ₹199 to ₹250 w.e.f. 01 Sep 2021
Education / school fee charge
Fee on Education Payments: W.e.f 1st Nov 2025, 1% of the transaction amount applicable on Education Payments made through third-party apps. However, payments made directly to colleges or schools via their websites or POS machines will not attract any fee.
Fee for paying the bill by cheque
₹200; not applicable for SBI Card Unnati, SBI Card Vyapaar Unnati and SBI Card Krishak Unnati Credit Cards
Foreign ATM fee
2.5% of transaction amount (subject to a minimum of ₹500) at International ATMs
Reward redemption fee
₹99. Applicable only on Physical products, Statement Credit & on Vouchers that are sent physically as specified in the individual product Terms & Conditions, for all cards except AURUM. No redemption fee will be charged to the card account if, the card account status is found voluntarily closed on the fee posting date
Wallet load charge
W.e.f 1st Nov 2025, 1% of the transaction amount. Applicable on every wallet load transaction exceeding ₹1,000
Rent transaction fee
₹199 processing fee on all rent payment transactions; Processing Fee will not be reversed in case of transaction reversal / cancellation / refund.
Utility transaction fee
W.e.f. 1st Dec 2024, 1% of total amount of Utility Payments, if the total amount exceeds ₹50,000 in a billing cycle
GST note
All taxes would be charged as applicable on all the above Fees, Interest & Charges
Grace days after the due date
Grace period of 3 days is allowed from the payment due date on credit card accounts, where payments are not overdue from previous billing cycle (s)
Minimum amount due
100% of GST + 100% of EMI amount + 100% of Fees/Charges +100% of finance charges+ Overlimit Amount (if any) + 2% of remaining balance outstanding
Eligibility
Age the primary cardholder must be
21 to 60 years
Eligibility
Salaried or Self-Employed with stable income.
Minimum age
Minimum 21 years
Ways to redeem your points
In the terms, not the brochure (1)
Whether carrying a balance ends the interest-free period
Interest free credit period applicable only on retail purchases and if previous month’s outstanding balance is paid in full
How we know - 8 documents from SBI Card, checked 8 Nov 2026
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