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SBI Card Pulse

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Welcome offerNot verified from configured sources
Annual fee
₹ 1,499
Reward rate
10 points per ₹100 on pharmacy, chemist, movies, dining; 2 points per ₹100 on other spends
Credit score
750+
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SBI Card Pulse
Rewards

How the rewards work

What you earn on every spend, and the ways you can cash it in.

You earn

10 points per ₹100 on pharmacy, chemist, movies, dining; 2 points per ₹100 on other spends

Reward points redeemable against catalogue items or statement balance (1 point = ₹0.25).

Reward currency
Reward Points
Perks

What you get with this card

The privileges that come bundled in, beyond the reward points.

  • Welcome smartwatch (Noise ColorFit Pulse 4 Pro) worth ₹7,999

  • Complimentary Fitpass Pro membership

  • Complimentary Netmeds First membership

  • 4 complimentary domestic lounge visits per year (1 per quarter)

  • Priority Pass membership for first 2 years

  • 1% fuel surcharge waiver on transactions ₹500‑₹4,000

  • Rs.1,500 e‑voucher on annual spend ₹4  lakh

  • Renewal fee waiver on annual spend ₹2  lakh

  • Zero liability protection up to ₹1  lakh

  • Travel insurance covers (lost baggage, delayed baggage, etc.)

Our verdict

Pros & cons

An honest read on where this card earns its keep — and where it doesn't.

What we like

  • Health & wellness memberships

  • Smartwatch welcome gift

  • Lounge access

  • Fuel surcharge waiver

What to watch out for

  • High annual fee (₹1,499 + taxes)

  • Low reward rate on non‑health spends

Costs

Fees & charges

Everything the issuer can bill you for, in one place.

Annual fee
₹1,499Charged every year from the second year

Other charges

Applied only when the situation arises

Foreign currency markup
3.5% of transaction value
Late payment
₹0‑₹500: Nil; ₹500‑₹1,000: ₹400; ₹1,001‑₹10,000: ₹750; ₹10,001‑₹25,000: ₹950; ₹25,001‑₹50,000: ₹1,100; >₹50,000: ₹1,300
Returned payment
Not verified from configured sources

Interest rates

Charged on any balance you carry forward

Purchases
3.75% per month (45% p.a.)
Balance transfer
Not verified from configured sources
Cash advance
3.75% per month (45% p.a.)

Fee waiver: most issuers waive the renewal fee once your yearly spends cross a set threshold. Confirm the exact criteria with SBI Card before you apply.

Eligibility

Will you qualify?

The credit profile this card is typically approved for.

750+out of 900
Good credit score

What this means for your application

  • Higher scores improve both your approval odds and the credit limit you're offered.
  • Issuers also weigh income, employment stability and your existing debt.
  • A rejected application leaves a hard enquiry on your report — apply only when you comfortably qualify.

Note: this is a guideline, not a hard cut-off. Existing customers of SBI Card are often approved on slightly lower scores.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about SBI Card Pulse

Everything you need to know about SBI Card Pulse fees, reward conversion, lounge access, and application eligibility.

The joining fee for SBI Card Pulse is nominal, and the annual renewal fee is ₹1499 + GST. Many cardholders can get the renewal fee waived by reaching the annual milestone spend threshold. Check official bank terms for current welcome gift vouchers that offset the initial fee.

To qualify for SBI Card Pulse from SBI Card, a CIBIL score of 750 or higher is recommended. Applicants with a stable monthly income, low credit utilization (under 30%), and zero recent payment defaults have the highest likelihood of approval.

SBI Card Pulse is designed to reward everyday spends. It currently features: "Not verified from configured sources". You earn reward points or cashbacks on eligible transactions, which can be redeemed for statement credit, air miles, or shopping vouchers via SBI Card's rewards portal.

Yes, SBI Card Pulse offers airport lounge privileges. Complimentary access is available at partner domestic and/or international airport lounges across India. Please verify quarterly spend requirements to unlock lounge vouchers.

You can apply for SBI Card Pulse directly online. Have your PAN card, Aadhaar card, income proof (salary slips or Form 16/ITR), and bank statement ready. Most applicants receive digital KYC verification and an approval decision within a few business days.