BEST FOR ONLINE SPENDING

Cashback SBI Credit Card

Cashback SBI Credit Card - Our Money Guide Our Rating 4.50
Top Reasons to Choose
✔︎
5% cashback on online spends, 1% on other spends. Monthly cashback limit - ₹5000.
Annual Fee

₹999

Minimum Income

Not specified

Annual Fee Offers
  • Renewal fee offer: Annual fee waived on ₹2 lakhs annual spend
  • Welcome offer: Nil

PREMIUM SBI CARD WITH SHOPPING AND LIFESTYLE BENEFITS

SBI Card PRIME

SBI Card PRIME - Our Money Guide Our Rating 3.75
Top Reasons to Choose
✔︎
2.50% cashback on departmental store purchases, groceries, movies, dining
✔︎
Up to 2.2% additional reward, based on quarterly & annual spending
✔︎
Domestic airport lounge access – 2 times per quarter
✔︎
International airport lounge access – 4 times per year
Annual Fee

₹2999

Minimum Income

Not specified

Annual Fee Offers
  • Welcome offer: Gift vouchers worth ₹3000, 1-year Club ITC Silver Tier Membership
  • Renewal fee offer: Annual fee waived on ₹3 lakh annual spend

PREMIUM SBI CARD - FREE MOVIE TICKETS, AIRPORT LOUNGE ACCESS & SHOPPING REWARDS

SBI ELITE Credit Card

SBI ELITE Credit Card - Our Money Guide Our Rating 3.75
Top Reasons to Choose
✔︎
2.50% cashback on departmental store purchases, groceries, dining
✔︎
Up to 1.50% additional cashback based on yearly card spends of ₹3 - 8 lakhs
✔︎
Domestic airport lounge access (2 times per quarter), international lounge access (6 times per year)
✔︎
Free movie tickets - 2 per month (up to ₹250 each)
✔︎
Low forex fee of 1.99% on international spends
Annual Fee

₹4999

Minimum Income

Not specified

Annual Fee Offers
  • Welcome offer: Welcome gift vouchers worth ₹5000, Club ITC Silver Tier Membership
  • Renewal offer: Annual fee waived at ₹10 lakhs yearly spend

SBI Super-Premium Card with variety of lifestyle benefits

SBI Aurum Credit Card

SBI Aurum Credit Card - Our Money Guide Our Rating 3.50
Top Reasons to Choose
✔︎
Unlimited international airport lounge access, 4 domestic lounge visits per quarter
✔︎
Free movie tickets - 4 per month (up to ₹250 each)
✔︎
16 golf rounds per year, 12 golf lessons per year
✔︎
Up to 3.50%+ rewards on card spending (including milestone benefits)
Annual Fee

₹9999

Minimum Income

Invite Only

Annual Fee Offers
  • Welcome offer: 40,000 points (worth ₹10,000) on payment of joining fee
  • Renewal Offer: Annual fee waived at ₹12 lakh annual card spend

BEST FOR UTILITIES & ONLINE SPENDING

PhonePe SBI Black Credit Card

PhonePe SBI Black Credit Card - Our Money Guide Our Rating 4.50
Top Reasons to Choose
✔︎
10% cashback on PhonePe spends, including recharges, bills, insurance, travel. Monthly cashback limit: ₹2000
✔︎
5% cashback on online spends. Monthly cashback limit: ₹2000
✔︎
Domestic airport lounge access - 4 times per year
✔︎
1% reward on UPI spending
Annual Fee

₹1499

Minimum Income

Not specified

Annual Fee Offers
  • Welcome offer worth ₹1,500 (PhonePe Gift Card)
  • Annual fee waived on ₹3 lakh annual spend

POPULAR ENTRY-LEVEL ONLINE SHOPPING CARD FROM SBI CARD

SimplyCLICK SBI Credit Card

SimplyCLICK SBI Credit Card - Our Money Guide Our Rating 3.75
Top Reasons to Choose
✔︎
Up to 2.50% reward on Myntra, Cleartrip, Yatra, Dominos, BookMyShow, Apollo24×7, Netmeds, IGP
✔︎
Up to 2% additional reward, at ₹1-2 lakh yearly spend
Annual Fee

₹499

Minimum Income

Not specified

Annual Fee Offers
  • Welcome offer: Amazon gift card worth ₹500
  • Renewal fee offer: Annual fee waived on ₹1 lakh annual spend

ONE OF THE BEST FUEL CARDS IN INDIA, HIGH FUEL REWARD RATE AND LOUNGE ACCESS

BPCL SBI Octane Credit Card

BPCL SBI Octane Credit Card - Our Money Guide Our Rating 4.25
Top Reasons to Choose
✔︎
7.25% reward on BPCL fuel, on purchases up to ₹10,000 per month
✔︎
2.50% reward on groceries, departmental stores, movies & dining (on total spends up to ₹75,000 per month)
✔︎
Up to 0.6% additional reward at ₹3 lakh annual card spend
✔︎
Domestic airport lounge access - 1 time per quarter
Annual Fee

₹1499

Minimum Income

Not specified

Annual Fee Offers
  • Welcome Offer: 6000 reward points worth ₹1500
  • Renewal Offer: Annual fee waived on ₹2 lakh annual spend

CO-BRANDED SBI-TITAN CREDIT CARD

Titan SBI Card

Titan SBI Card - Our Money Guide Our Rating 3.75
Top Reasons to Choose
3%
Reward on Tanishq spends
5%
Cashback on Mia, Caratlane & Zoya spends
7.5%
Cashback on World of Titan, Taneira, Titan Eye+, Helios, Fastrack, Skinn, Irth & Sonata spends
✔︎
Complimentary visits to international airport lounges - 4 times per year
✔︎
Complimentary visits to domestic airport lounges - 8 times per year
Annual Fee

₹2999

Minimum Income

Not specified

Annual Fee Offers
  • Welcome offer: 12000 reward points worth ₹3000 on payment of annual fee
  • Renewal offer: Annual fee waiver from the 2nd year onwards, on spending ₹3 lakh or more on your card in the previous year

PREMIUM COBRANDED CARD, BEST FOR SHOPPING AT RELIANCE STORES

Reliance SBI Card PRIME

Reliance SBI Card PRIME - Our Money Guide Our Rating 4.0
Top Reasons to Choose
2.50%
Benefit at participating ‘Reliance Retail Stores’
Upto 2.9%
Additional benefit at participating ‘Reliance Retail Stores’– at ₹3 lakh annual card spend at Reliance Retail Stores
✔︎
Up to 10% special discounts, at participating Reliance Retail Stores
✔︎
Complimentary airport lounge access in India (2 per quarter), and abroad (4 times per year, maximum 2 times per quarter)
✔︎
1 free movie ticket (up to ₹250) every month
Annual Fee

₹2999

Minimum Income

Not specified

Annual Fee Offers
  • Welcome offer : Reliance Retail voucher worth ₹3000, on payment of joining fees || Additional discount vouchers worth ₹11999, of various participating Reliance Retail Stores.
  • Renewal offer : Annual fee is not charged from the 2nd year onwards, if you spend ₹3 lakh or more in the previous year.

SUITABLE FOR HEAVY USERS OF FLIPKART, MYNTRA AND PREFERRED PARTNERS

Flipkart SBI Card

Flipkart SBI Card - Our Money Guide Our Rating 3.75
Top Reasons to Choose
✔︎
7.5% cashback on Myntra purchases (quarterly cap: ₹4,000)
✔︎
5% cashback on Flipkart, Cleartrip (quarterly cap: ₹4,000 each)
✔︎
4% cashback on Zomato, Uber, PVR and Netmeds (combined quarterly cap: ₹4,000)
Annual Fee

₹500

Minimum Income

Salaried: ₹15,000 per month || Self-employed: ₹30,000 per month

Annual Fee Offers
  • Welcome vouchers worth ₹1,250
  • Renewal offer: Annual fee waived on ₹3.50 lakh annual spending

10.80% REWARD ON AC RAIL TICKETS | RAILWAY LOUNGE ACCESS

IRCTC Rupay SBI Card

IRCTC Rupay SBI Card - Our Money Guide Our Rating 3.75
Top Reasons to Choose
✔︎
10.80% reward on AC train tickets (15th Jan – 31st Mar, and 15th July – 15th Sep)
✔︎
4.80% reward on AC train tickets (1st April – 14th July, and 16th Sep – 14th Jan)
✔︎
Railway lounge access – 1 time per quarter
✔︎
1% transaction charges waiver, on IRCTC train tickets
Annual Fee

₹500

Minimum Income

Not specified

Annual Fee Offers
  • Welcome offer : 350 reward points worth ₹350
  • Renewal offer: 500 reward points worth ₹500

POPULAR BEGINNER SHOPPING CARD FROM SBI CARD

SBI SimplySAVE Credit Card

SBI SimplySAVE Credit Card - Our Money Guide Our Rating 3.50
Top Reasons to Choose
1.6%
1.6% reward on departmental stores, groceries, dining, and movie spends
✔︎
Annual fee waived on ₹1 lakh annual spend
Annual Fee

₹499

Minimum Income

Not specified

Annual Fee Offers
  • Welcome offer: 2000 reward points worth ₹500 (on ₹2000 spend within 60 days of issuance)
  • Renewal offer: Annual fee waived on ₹1 lakh annual spend

FD BASED CARD WITH NO ANNUAL FEE FOR 4 YEARS

SBI Card Unnati

SBI Card Unnati - Our Money Guide Our Rating 3.75
Top Reasons to Choose
✔︎
No annual fee for 4 years
✔︎
No income proof or credit score required, since card issued against a fixed deposit
Annual Fee

₹0

Minimum Income

Not specified

Annual Fee Offers
  • Nil

PREMIUM SBI TRAVEL CREDIT CARD - EARN AIRMILES/HOTEL POINTS

SBI Card Miles Elite

SBI Card Miles Elite - Our Money Guide Our Rating 3.75
Top Reasons to Choose
3%
Reward (in term of airmiles/ hotel points) on travel spending
✔︎
Up to 1.6% additional reward (in term of airmiles/ hotel points), at ₹12 lakh annual card spend (milestone benefits)
✔︎
Complimentary visits to international airport lounges - 6 times per year (maximum 2 times per quarter)
✔︎
Complimentary visits to domestic airport lounges - 8 times per year (maximum 2 times per quarter)
Annual Fee

₹4999

Minimum Income

Not specified

Annual Fee Offers
  • Welcome offer: 5000 travel credits worth 5000 airlimes/hotel points on spending ₹1 lakh on your card within 60 days of card issuance
  • Renewal offer: Annual fee waiver from the 2nd year onwards, on spending ₹15 lakh or more on your card in the previous year

Significant healthcare rewards for users of Apollo services

Apollo SBI Card SELECT

Apollo SBI Card SELECT - Our Money Guide Our Rating 3.75
Top Reasons to Choose
✔︎
10% reward on Apollo Spends (Apollo 24|7 & Apollo Pharmacy)
✔︎
Up to 20% back on medicines & diagnostic services (through Apollo Circle membership)
✔︎
Domestic airport lounge access - 4 times per year
Annual Fee

₹1499

Minimum Income

Not specified

Annual Fee Offers
  • Welcome offers: Get Apollo 24|7 e-Gift Voucher worth ₹1,500 | Complementary in-built Apollo Circle Benefits
  • Annual fee waived on ₹3 lakh annual spend

SBI-Apollo Healthcare Credit Card

Apollo SBI Credit Card

Apollo SBI Credit Card - Our Money Guide Our Rating 3.5
Top Reasons to Choose
✔︎
OneApollo Gold Tier membership - Up to 15% instant discount on Apollo spends
✔︎
3% reward on Apollo spends (in addition to OneApollo Gold membership rewards)
✔︎
2% reward on dining, movies, entertainment
Annual Fee

₹499

Minimum Income

Not specified

Annual Fee Offers
  • Welcome offer: 500 reward points worth ₹500, Apollo Gold Tier Membership for 1st year
  • Renewal offer: Annual fee waived at ₹1 lakh annual spend

BEST FOR SHOPPING AT RELIANCE STORES

Reliance SBI Card

Reliance SBI Card - Our Money Guide Our Rating 3.50
Top Reasons to Choose
1.25%
Reward at participating ‘Reliance Retail Stores’
2.50%
Reward at Ajio and JioMart Online Stores
Upto 2.80%
Additional reward at participating ‘Reliance Retail Stores’ – at ₹80,000 annual card spend at Reliance Retail Stores
✔︎
Upto 5% special discounts, at participating Reliance Retail Stores
Annual Fee

₹499

Minimum Income

Not specified

Annual Fee Offers
  • Welcome offer : Reliance Retail voucher worth ₹500, on payment of joining fees || Additional discount vouchers worth ₹3200, of various participating Reliance Retail Stores
  • Renewal offer : Annual fee is not charged from the 2nd year onwards, if you spend ₹1 lakh or more in the previous year.

SBI Health Credit Card | Credit Card for Fitness

SBI Card PULSE

SBI Card PULSE - Our Money Guide Our Rating 3.75
Top Reasons to Choose
✔︎
FITPASS PRO membership - 12 gym sessions per month, personalised fitness coaching, access to expert nutritionists
✔︎
Netmeds First membership worth ₹499
✔︎
2.50% cashback at chemists, pharmacies, sports, dining, movies
✔︎
Domestic airport lounge access – 2 per quarter
Annual Fee

₹1499

Minimum Income

Not specified

Annual Fee Offers
  • Welcome offer: Noise ColorFit Pulse 4 Pro Smart Watch valued at ₹7,999
  • Renewal offer: Annual fee waived at ₹2 lakh annual spend

Premium SBI IRCTC Credit Card - HIGH REWARDS ON AC RAIL TICKETS

IRCTC SBI Card Premier

IRCTC SBI Card Premier - Our Money Guide Our Rating 3.75
Top Reasons to Choose
✔︎
10.80% reward on AC rail tickets (15th Jan – 31st Mar, and 15th July – 15th Sep)
✔︎
4.80% reward on AC rail tickets (1st April – 14th July, and 16th Sep – 14th Jan)
✔︎
5% reward on air tickets & e-catering through IRCTC
✔︎
Up to 7.50% additional reward on annual travel spends between ₹50,000 - 1 lakh
✔︎
Railway lounge access – 2 times per quarter
Annual Fee

₹1499

Minimum Income

Not specified

Annual Fee Offers
  • Welcome offer : 1500 Reward Points equivalent to ₹1500
  • Renewal fee offer : Annual fee not charged from the 2nd year onwards at ₹2 lakh yearly card spend

BASE VERSION OF SBI BPCL CREDIT CARDS

BPCL SBI Credit Card

BPCL SBI Credit Card - Our Money Guide Our Rating 4.0
Top Reasons to Choose
✔︎
4.25% reward on BPCL fuel, on purchases up to ₹10,000 per month
✔︎
1.25% reward on groceries, departmental stores, movies & dining - on total spends up to ₹1 lakh per month
✔︎
Low yearly card spend requirement of ₹50,000, to get annual fee waiver
Annual Fee

₹499

Minimum Income

Not specified

Annual Fee Offers
  • Welcome offer: 2000 reward points worth ₹500
  • Renewal offer: Annual fee waived at ₹50,000 annual spend

PREMIUM CO-BRANDED SBI-SINGAPORE AIRLINES CREDIT CARD

KrisFlyer SBI Card Apex

KrisFlyer SBI Card Apex - Our Money Guide Our Rating 3.75
Top Reasons to Choose
5%
Reward (in KrisFlyer miles) on Singapore Airline spends
4%
Reward (in KrisFlyer miles) on international spends
3%
Reward (in KrisFlyer miles) on other card spends
✔︎
Tier upgrade to KrisFlyer Elite Gold membership, on spends of ₹7.50 lakhs on Singapore Airlines
✔︎
International lounge access - 8 times per year
✔︎
Domestic lounge access - 8 times per year
Annual Fee

₹9999

Minimum Income

Not specified

Annual Fee Offers
  • Welcome offer: 10,000 KrisFlyer miles
  • Renewal offer: 10,000 KrisFlyer miles at ₹5 lakh annual spend

BEST FOR PAYTM SPENDS

Paytm SBI Card SELECT Credit Card

Paytm SBI Card SELECT Credit Card - Our Money Guide Our Rating 3.50
Top Reasons to Choose
5%
Cashback on Paytm travel purchases
2%
Cashback on other Paytm spends
Upto 0.6%
Additional reward, based on annual card spend of ₹4 lakhs, and ₹6 lakhs (milestone benefits)
✔︎
Domestic airport lounge access - 4 times per year
Annual Fee

₹1499

Minimum Income

Not specified

Annual Fee Offers
  • Welcome offer: 750 reward points worth ₹750, Paytm First membership
  • Renewal offers: 1. Complimentary Paytm First membership at ₹1 lakh annual spend. 2. Renewal fee waived at ₹2 lakh annual spend.

CO-BRANDED SBI-SINGAPORE AIRLINES CREDIT CARD

KrisFlyer SBI Card

KrisFlyer SBI Card - Our Money Guide Our Rating 3.50
Top Reasons to Choose
2.50%
Reward (in KrisFlyer miles) on Singapore Airline spends
2.50%
Reward (in KrisFlyer miles) on international spends
✔︎
Tier upgrade to KrisFlyer Elite Silver membership, on spends of ₹2.50 lakhs on Singapore Airlines
✔︎
Domestic airport lounge access: 4 times per year
Annual Fee

₹2999

Minimum Income

Not specified

Annual Fee Offers
  • Welcome offer: 3,000 KrisFlyer miles
  • Renewal offer: 3,000 KrisFlyer miles at ₹3 lakh annual spend

PREMIUM SBI TRAVEL CREDIT CARD

SBI Card MILES PRIME

SBI Card MILES PRIME - Our Money Guide Our Rating 3.50
Top Reasons to Choose
2%
Reward (airmiles/ hotel points) on travel spends
✔︎
International airport lounge access - 4 times per year
✔︎
Domestic airport lounge access - 8 times per year
Annual Fee

₹2999

Minimum Income

Not specified

Annual Fee Offers
  • Welcome offer: 3000 travel credits worth 3000 airlimes/hotel points on spending ₹60,000 on your card within 60 days of card issuance
  • Renewal offer: Annual fee waiver from the 2nd year onwards, on spending ₹10 lakh or more on your card in the previous year

SBI TRAVEL CREDIT - AIRMILES/ HOTEL POINTS ON CARD SPENDING

SBI Card MILES

SBI Card MILES - Our Money Guide Our Rating 3.25
Top Reasons to Choose
✔︎
Complimentary visits to domestic airport lounges - 4 times per year (maximum 2 times per quarter)
✔︎
Complimentary Priority Pass membership enabling access to international lounges, but each visit is chargeable
1%
Reward (in term of airmiles/ hotel points) on travel spending
Up to 1%
Additional reward (in term of airmiles/ hotel points), at ₹5 lakh annual card spend
Annual Fee

₹1499

Minimum Income

Not specified

Annual Fee Offers
  • Welcome offer: 1500 travel credits worth 1500 airlimes/hotel points on spending ₹30,000 on your card within 60 days of card issuance
  • Renewal offer: Annual fee waiver from the 2nd year onwards, on spending ₹6 lakh or more on your card in the previous year

BEST FOR PAYTM USERS

Paytm SBI Card

Paytm SBI Card - Our Money Guide Our Rating 3.5
Top Reasons to Choose
3%
Reward on following Paytm spends - Travel tickets (flights, train & bus) || Shopping at Paytm Mall || Movie tickets
2%
Reward on all other Paytm spends
Annual Fee

₹499

Minimum Income

Not specified

Annual Fee Offers
  • Welcome offer: Complimentary Paytm First membership
  • Renewal offer: Complimentary Paytm First membership, at ₹1 lakh annual card spend.

BEST FOR REGULAR OLA USERS AND FREQUENT TRAVELLERS

OLA Money SBI Credit Card

OLA Money SBI Credit Card - Our Money Guide Our Rating 3.7
Top Reasons to Choose
7%
Cashback on all Ola rides (capped at ₹500 per month)
Annual Fee

₹499

Minimum Income

Not specified

Annual Fee Offers
  • Welcome offer : No annual fee in 1st year
  • Renewal offer : Annual fee is not charged from the 2nd year onwards, if you spend ₹1 lakh or more in the previous year.

FIXED DEPOSIT CREDIT CARD FROM SBI

SimplyCLICK Advantage SBI Card

SimplyCLICK Advantage SBI Card - Our Money Guide Our Rating 3.75
Top Reasons to Choose
✔︎
Fixed deposit based credit card - no income/ credit score required
✔︎
2.50% reward on Myntra, Cleartrip, Yatra, Dominos, BookMyShow, Apollo24×7, Netmeds, IGP
✔︎
Up to 2% additional reward, at ₹1 lakh & ₹2 lakh annual spend
Annual Fee

₹499

Minimum Income

Not specified

Annual Fee Offers
  • Welcome offer : Amazon gift card worth ₹500, on payment of annual fee
  • Renewal fee offer : Annual fee not charged from the 2nd year onwards, if you spend ₹1 lakh or more in the previous year

SBI CREDIT CARD FOR UPI SPENDING

SimplySAVE UPI SBI Card

SimplySAVE UPI SBI Card - Our Money Guide Our Rating 3.5
Top Reasons to Choose
✔︎
UPI enabled card
1.6%
Reward on departmental stores & grocery spends || dining spends || movie spends
Annual Fee

₹499

Minimum Income

Not specified

Annual Fee Offers
  • Welcome offer: 2000 reward points worth ₹500, at ₹2000 card spend within 60 days of card issuance
  • Renewal offer: Annual fee is not charged from the 2nd year onwards, if you spend ₹1 lakh or more in the previous year

Types of SBI Credit Cards

SBI offers various types of credit cards to cater to different customer segments and needs, some of the popular ones are listed below:

Super-Premium Credit Cards

SBI Aurum - Unlimited international lounge access, free movie tickets, golf

Premium Cards

These cards focus on enhancing your lifestyle with rewards on dining, entertainment, and shopping:

  1. SBI Card ELITE: Premium card with lifestyle, entertainment and shopping benefits
  2. SBI Card PRIME: Premium card with lifestyle and shopping benefits

Travel Cards

Ideal for frequent travelers with travel-specific benefits:

  1. SBI Card Miles Elite: Airmiles and hotel points on card spends, lifestyle benefits
  2. KrisFlyer SBI Card Apex: Co-branded with Singapore Airlines for flight benefits
  3. IRCTC SBI Card Premier: Enhanced rewards on train & air tickets via IRCTC

Shopping Cards

Designed for avid shoppers with enhanced rewards and discounts:

  1. SBI Cashback Credit Card: Best-in-class rewards on online purchases
  2. SBI Reliance Credit Cards: Co-branded with Reliance for shopping benefits and discounts
  3. Titan SBI Card: Co-branded with Titan, enhanced rewards at various Titan brands including Tanishq
  4. SBI Landmark Credit Cards: Co-branded with Landmark Group companies like Lifestyle, Home Center, Max, Spar 
  5. SBI Fabindia Credit Cards: Co-branded with Fabindia for shopping benefits

Health & Wellness  Cards

  1. SBI Card PULSE: Health & fitness rewards, and lifestyle benefits
  2. Apollo SBI Credit Card: Co-branded with Apollo Group, higher rewards within the Apollo ecosystem

Fuel Cards

  • SBI BPCL Octane Credit Card (premium variant): High rewards on fuel purchases, and lifestyle benefits
  • SBI BPCL Credit Card (base variant): Enhanced rewards on fuel purchases

Beginner Cards

Perfect for credit beginners or those with lower income:

  1. SBI Unnati Credit Card: Fixed deposit based card, with no annual fee for 4 years
  2. SBI SimplyCLICK Credit Card: Relatively low minimum income requirement, higher rewards at online partners
  3. SBI SimplySAVE Credit Card: Relatively low minimum income requirement, higher shopping rewards 
  4. SBI Secured Credit Cards: Issued against the security of a fixed deposit

Best SBI Credit Cards by Category

1. Best for Online Shopping/ Cashback: Cashback SBI Card

Annual Fee: ₹999 (Waived on spending ₹2 lakhs annually)
Reward Rate: 5% cashback on online spending, 1% cashback on other card spends

The Cashback SBI Card stands out as our top pick for online shopping due to its excellent cashback reward structure and relatively high monthly cashback limits. While lifestyle benefits like airport lounge access are not offered, consumers get solid cashback rewards on a wide range of online spending.

Key Benefits:

  • ₹5 cashback on every ₹100 spent online 
  • ₹1 cashback on every ₹100 spent offline
  • Maximum cashback limit of  ₹5000 per month
  • Fuel surcharge waiver, up to ₹100 per month

Best For: Online shoppers, digital natives, and those who prefer e-commerce over brick-and-mortar stores. The rewards structure benefits those who want uncomplicated rewards in the form of simple automatic cashback. It is ideal for those who spend more than ₹2 lakhs per year since at this level you get an annual fee reversal.

2. Best for Fuel Expenses: BPCL SBI Octane Credit Card

Annual Fee: ₹1499 (Waived on spending ₹2 lakhs annually)
Reward Rate: 7.25% reward on BPCL fuel purchases up to ₹10,000 per month

The BPCL SBI Octane Credit Card is our top recommendation for drivers and vehicle owners looking to save on fuel expenses. Although the annual fee and the annual spending requirement for an annual fee reversal is on the higher side, the generous 7.25% reward on BPCL fuel purchases delivers exceptional value for daily commuters.

Key Benefits:

  • 7.25% reward on BPCL fuel purchases up to ₹10,000 per month
  • Complimentary airport lounge access in India, 4 times per year 
  • 2.50% reward on the following card spends - groceries, departmental stores, movies and dining. This reward is valid on total spends of up to ₹75,000 per month
  • Welcome offer: 6000 reward points worth ₹1500

Best For: Frequent drivers, commuters, and business travelers who spend significantly on fuel each month. The card is particularly valuable for those who regularly fuel at BPCL stations.

3. Best for Beginners (Fixed Deposit-Based): SBI Card Unnati

Annual Fee: No annual fee for first four years
Reward Rate: Up to 1.25% reward on card spending (including milestone rewards)

The SBI Unnati Credit Card is issued against a fixed deposit and is an excellent entry point into the world of credit cards with its zero annual fee for the first four years. This makes it ideal for first-time credit card users, students, or those with limited credit history who want to build their credit profile without worrying about fees.

Key Benefits:

  • No annual fee for the first 4 years
  • 1 reward point per ₹100 spent on all purchases
  • ₹500 cashback, at ₹50,000 yearly card spend
  • Fuel surcharge waiver of 1% (max ₹100 per month)

Best For: Credit beginners, young professionals, students, and those looking to build or improve their credit score. The card's simple structure helps new users understand credit card rewards without complexity.

4. Best for Airport Lounge Access/ Premium Benefits: SBI Card ELITE

Annual Fee: ₹4,999 (Waived on spending ₹10 lakhs annually)

Reward Rate: Up to 4.25% reward on card spending (including milestone rewards)

The SBI Card ELITE is our choice for premium benefits and airport lounge access due to its good reward structure, premium travel benefits, and lifestyle perks. While the annual fee is on the higher side, it can be waived with reasonable spending, making it a good value proposition for moderate to high spenders.

Key Benefits:

  • 5X rewards: 10 reward points worth ₹2.50, on every ₹100 spent on dining, entertainment, and grocery spends (equal to 2.50% reward)
  • Milestone rewards: Up to 1.75% additional rewards, based on annual card spending levels (card spending between ₹3-8 lakhs annually)
  • Domestic airport lounge access, 8 times per year
  • International airport lounge access, 6 times per year
  • free movie tickets (up to ₹250 each) every month 
  • Low forex fee of 1.99% on international card transactions
  • Welcome offer:  Welcome gift vouchers worth ₹5000 

Best For: Premium lifestyle enthusiasts who travel frequently and desire movie offers. Although the annual card spend required for annual fee reversal is relatively high, the card quickly pays for itself through lounge benefits and movie tickets, making it a good choice for frequent travelers and movie-goers.

SBI Credit Card Offers

SBI uses its size and large geographical reach to launch attractive offers with a wide variety of partners - shopping, travel, dining, movies, and more. These offers can be sorted by city, and by card. You can also sort to see only online offers.

Please click here to see all offers. 

Earning & Redeeming SBI Reward Points


Type of rewardsHow to redeem reward points?
SBI ELITE Credit CardReward points1 reward point = ₹0.25 (25 paise), and can be redeemed for cashback.
SBI Card PRIMEReward points1 reward point = ₹0.25 (25 paise), and can be redeemed for cashback.
Cashback SBI Credit CardCashbackCashback is automatically credited to your card account, within 2 days of next card statement generation date
SBI Card UnnatiReward points1 reward point worth upto ₹0.25. Reward points can be redeemed for gifts on SBI Rewards Catalogue
SimplySAVE UPI SBI CardReward points1 reward point worth upto ₹0.25.Reward points can be redeemed for gifts on SBI Rewards Catalogue
IRCTC Rupay SBI cardReward points1 reward point = ₹1, and can be redeemed for rail ticket bookings on IRCTC
 BPCL SBI Octane Credit Card, SBI BPCL Credit CardReward points1 reward point = ₹0.25 or 25 paise, and can be redeemed by converting them to BPCL vouchers
SBI Card PULSEComplimentary health & wellness related memberships, reward points1 reward point = ₹0.25 (25 paise), and can be redeemed for cashback
Apollo SBI Credit CardComplimentary health & wellness related membership, reward points1 reward point = ₹1, and can be redeemed instantly at select Apollo outlets, can used to buy Apollo vouchers, or can be converted to Apollo Health Credits
Reliance SBI Card, Reliance SBI Card PRIMEReward points1 reward point = ₹0.25 or 25 paise. You can convert your reward points to Reliance Retail vouchers

SBI Credit Card Fees & Charges

Please find below some important fees and charges of SBI Credit Cards

  • Annual charges or annual fee
  • Interest charges
  • Late payment fee 
  • Cash advance 
  • Foreign currency transaction fee

For more details on fees & charges of all SBI Credit Cards, please click here – SBI Credit Cards Fees & Charges

Conclusion: Finding Your Ideal SBI Credit Card

State Bank of India offers a diverse portfolio of credit cards catering to different spending patterns and lifestyle needs. Whether you're a first-time user looking for a basic card or a premium customer seeking exclusive benefits, SBI has options to suit every requirement.

The SBI Card ELITE stands out as our top recommendation for those seeking premium benefits with extensive rewards. Online shoppers will find exceptional value in the SBI Cashback Credit Card, while heavy commuters focused on fuel expenses should consider the SBI BPCL Octane Credit Card.

Ultimately, the "best" card depends on your eligibility, individual spending patterns, and preferences. We recommend analyzing your monthly expenses before deciding to ensure you maximize the benefits of your chosen SBI credit card.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The SBI Unnati Credit Card is ideal for beginners due to its zero annual fee for the first 4 years. Alternatively, the SBI SimplyCLICK Credit Card and SBI SimplySAVE Credit Card offer good rewards on everyday categories with a relatively low annual fee and easy waiver conditions.

The SBI Aurum Credit Card is the best SBI credit card for airport lounge access, it offers unlimited international airport lounge access, and 4 domestic airport lounge visits per quarter. The SBI Card ELITE is next best offering 8 domestic lounge visits and 6 international lounge visits each year.

While SBI prefers applicants with scores above 750. Those with lower scores can opt for secured credit cards like the SBI Unnati Credit Card that require a fixed deposit as security.

Log in to the SBI Card mobile app or website, navigate to the rewards section, and choose from available redemption options including cashback, flight & hotel bookings, and merchandise.

Yes, SBI periodically reviews accounts for limit increases based on income, spending and payment history. You can request a limit increase in case of any material changes on these parameters.

SBI reward points are not directly transferable to other loyalty programs on most cards; they can be redeemed for a wide range of products, services, and gift vouchers. On SBI Miles Credit Cards, cardholders can redeem reward points to loyalty programs of various airlines and hotel.

Yes, SBI periodically reviews accounts for limit increases based on income, spending and payment history. You can request a limit increase in case of any material changes on these parameters.

You can pay your credit card bill in various ways- through Net Banking, YONO (By SBI), non-SBI bank accounts, UPI platforms, and payment platforms like Bharat Bill Payment System. You can also pay your SBI Credit Card Bill offline at SBI branches, at SBI ATMs, or at cheque drop-boxes.

Yes, you can convert purchases above ₹500 into EMIs ranging from 3 to 24 months through the SBI Card mobile app, website, or by calling customer care.

Immediately call SBI Card customer care at 1860-180-1290 (available 24/7) or use the SBI Card mobile app to block your card. You can also send an SMS "BLOCK XXXX" (last 4 digits of your card) to 5676791.