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All about SBI Credit Cards: 101 Guide

SBI Credit Card

SBI Card is a leading card issuer in India that offers benefits with multiple benefits. Some of the renowned credit cards offered by SBI are SBI Simply Save, SBI Simply Click, SBI Cashback Credit Card, SBI Card ELITE, and BPCL SBI Card. Choosing the right card is quite difficult since every card in itself serves a unique purpose like shopping, travel, fuel, groceries, etc.

To help an applicant make the right decision in the selection of a card, below are listed the top SBI credit cards.

Lifestyle Cards

  • SBI Card Elite
  • SBI Card Pulse
  • Doctor’s SBI Card (In association with IMA)
  • SBI Card Elite Advantage
  • Doctor’s SBI Card

Rewards Cards

  • Cashback SBI Card
  • SBI Card Prime
  • Aditya Birla SBI Card Select
  • Aditya Birla SBI Card 
  • OLA Money SBI Card
  • Apollo SBI Card
  • SBI Card Prime Advantage
  • Tata Card Select
  • Tata Card
  • Paytm SBI Card Select
  • Paytm SBI Card

Shopping Cards

  • Nature’s Basket SBI Card Elite
  • Nature’s Basket SBI Card
  • FabIndia SBI Card Select
  • FabIndia SBI Card
  • Lifestyle Home Centre SBI card Prime
  • Max SBI card Prime
  • Spar SBI Card Prime
  • Lifestyle Home Centre SBI Card Select
  • Max SBI Card Select
  • Spar SBI Card Select
  • Lifestyle Home Centre SBI Card
  • Max SBI Card
  • Spar SBI Card
  • SimplyClick SBI Card
  • SimplySave SBI Card
  • Fbb SBI StyleupCard
  • Central SBI Select+ Card
  • Central SBI Select Card
  • SBI Card Unnati
  • Simply Click Advantage SBI Card
  • Simply Save Advantage SBI Card
  • Shaurya SBI Card
  • Shaurya Select SBI Card

Travel & Fuel Cards

  • BPCL SBI Card Octane
  • IRCTC SBI Card Premier
  • IRCTC SBI Card (On Rupay Platform)
  • Etihad Guest SBI Premier Card
  • Etihad Guest SBI Card
  • BPCL SBI Card
  • Club Vistara SBI Card Prime
  • Club Vistara
  •  SBI Card
  • Yatra SBI Card
  • Air India SBI Signature Card
  • Air India SBI Platinum Card
  • Delhi Metro SBI Card
  • IRCTC SBI Platinum Card
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Banking Partnership Cards

  • PSB SBI Card Elite
  • PSB SBI Card Prime
  • PSB Simply Save SBI card
  • UCO Bank SBI Card Elite
  • UCO Bank SBI Card Prime
  • UCO Bank SimplySave SBI Card
  • Central Bank of India SBI Elite Card
  • Central Bank of India SBI Card Prime
  • Central Bank of India SimplySave SBI Card
  • City Union Bank SBI Card Prime
  • City Union Bank SimplySave SBI Card
  • Allahabad Bank SBI Card Elite
  • Allahabad Bank SBI Card Prime
  • Allahabad Bank SimplySave SBI Card
  • Karnataka Bank SBI Card Prime
  • Karnataka Bank SimplySave SBI Card
  • South Indian Bank SBI Platinum Credit Card
  • South Indian Bank SimplySave SBI Card
  •  KVB SBI Signature Card
  • Karur Vysya Bank – SBI Platinum Credit Card
  • Karur Vysya Bank – SBI Card

Business Cards

  • SBI Card Prime Business
  • SBI Card Elite Business

Other SBI Credit Cards

Below are some other SBI Credit Cards:

Credit CardsAnnual FeeBest Suited For
Air India SBI Card Platinum₹ 1,499Travel
Yatra SBI Credit Card₹ 499Travel
Cashback SBI Card₹ 999Cashback & Online Shopping
SBI Aurum Credit Card₹ 10,000Rewards & Travel
SBI Pulse Credit Card₹ 1,499Health & Fitness
Apollo SBI Credit Card₹ 499Health & Fitness; Rewards
Nature’s Basket SBI Card Elite₹ 4,999Grocery Shopping
Lifestyle Home Center SBI Card Prime₹ 2,999Shopping
FabIndia SBI Credit Card₹ 499Shopping

Fees & Charges

Fee TypeAmount
Joining/Annual FeeVaries for all SBI Credit Cards
Finance ChargesUp to 3.5% per month| 42% per annum
Late Payment Fee  For Outstanding Balance Fee Up to INR 500 Nil Greater than INR 500 to up to INR 1,000 INR 400 Greater than INR 1,000 to up to INR 10,000 INR 750 Greater than INR 10,000 to up to INR 25,000 INR 950 Greater than INR 25,000 to up to INR 50,000 INR 1,100 Greater than INR 50,000 INR 1,300

Documents Required

Proof of IdentityPAN Card, Aadhaar card, Driver’s License, Passport, Voter’s ID, Overseas Citizen of India Card, Person of Indian Origin Card, Job card issued by NREGA, Letters issued by the UIDAI, or any other government-approved photo ID proof
Proof of AddressAadhaar card, Driver’s License, Passport, Utility Bill not more than 3 months old, Ration Card, Property Registration Document, Person of Indian Origin Card, Job card issued by NREGA, Bank Account Statement, or any other government-approved address proof
Proof of IncomeLatest one or 2 salary slips (not more than 3 months old), the Latest Form 16, Last 3 months’ bank statement

Benefits of SBI Card

Below mentioned are some of the benefits of an SBI Card:

  • Contactless transactions: One can simply tap the SBI Credit Card on NFC-enabled POS machines to make simple, convenient & secure transactions
  • Reward Points: One can earn Reward Points on every purchase made using an SBI Card. The accumulated Reward Points can be redeemed for various gifts from the Rewards Catalogue
  • Exclusive Cashbacks & Discounts: One can avail Cashbacks & Discounts, on various merchants & Partners in travel, shopping, Dining & other categories. To learn more about the current offers, click here
  • Add-on Card: One can gift their loved ones up to 2 complimentary Add-on SBI Cards
  • Pay in EMIs: One can pay back their big purchases in easy EMIs
  • Cash withdrawal from ATMs: One can use their SBI Card to withdraw cash from any ATM across India

How to apply for an SBI Card online?

Below mentioned are the steps to apply for an SBI card online:

  • Open the official website of SBI Card. Click on the option Credit and select a card from the category that fits in best for the requirement.
  • Click on ‘Apply Now’ and fill in the E-Apply form / Online Application form.
  • Click ‘Submit’ and an instant reply will be received on the application on the basis of the information provided.
  • If the application is approved, a call will be received from the SBI Card team for verification.
  • Post necessary verification, the card would be issued to the applicant.

Reasons for Credit Card Application Getting Rejected

  • Non-availability of required information/documents
  • Low Credit Score
  • Low Income
  • Age Eligibility, etc.

Status of Credit Card Application

With the help of the Track Application Widget, one can track the status of the SBI Credit Card from the homepage.

  • Enter the Application no. / Reference no. that has been received at the time of the application for a card.
  • Click on the Track button to check the status of your SBI Card application

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