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SBI Card PRIME

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Welcome offerVoucher worth ₹3,000
Annual fee
₹ 2,999
Reward rate
20 Reward Points per ₹100 on Utilities
Credit score
730+
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SBI Card PRIME
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Rewards

How the rewards work

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

You earn

20 Reward Points per ₹100 on Utilities

1 Point = ₹0.25

Reward currency
Reward Points
Card network
Visa · Mastercard · Amex
Perks

What you get with this card

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

  • 4 International & 8 Domestic Lounge Visits

  • Club Vistara Silver Membership

  • Trident Privilege Red Tier

Our verdict

Pros & cons

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

What we like

  • High rewards on utilities

  • Lounge access

  • Welcome gift offsets fee

What to watch out for

  • Rewards capped on some categories

Costs

Fees & charges

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

Annual fee
₹2,999Charged every year from the second year

Other charges

Applied only when the situation arises

Balance transfer
1%
Foreign currency markup
3.5%
Late payment
₹1300
Returned payment
₹500

Interest rates

Charged on any balance you carry forward

Purchases
3.5%
Balance transfer
3.5%
Cash advance
3.5%

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.

730+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 PRIME

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

The joining fee for SBI Card PRIME is nominal, and the annual renewal fee is ₹2999 + 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 PRIME from SBI Card, a CIBIL score of 730 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 PRIME is designed to reward everyday spends. It currently features: "Voucher worth ₹3,000". 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 PRIME 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 PRIME 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.