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Karnataka Bank SimplySave SBI Card

A no-frills entry-level rewards card, cheap to hold and easy to get the annual fee waived, but reward earn rate is unremarkable and category acceleration isn't disclosed on Karnataka Bank's own page.

Rates and fees last verified 19 July 2026.

Annual fee

₹499

Joining fee

₹499

Reward type

points

Base reward rate

0.67%

Card network

Visa

Card tier

Entry

Eligibility

  • Minimum credit score: 700
  • Minimum monthly income: ₹20,000
  • Employment: salaried, self-employed
  • Age: 1865

Benefits

  • 2,000 bonus reward points on initial spends after card issuance
  • Earn 1 reward point for every ₹150 spent; fuel, insurance, utility and cash transactions do not earn points
  • 1% fuel surcharge waiver at all fuel stations
  • 2 free add-on cards for family members
  • Card Protection Plan offering coverage against fraudulent charges

Pros

  • + Low joining/annual fee, easily waived at ₹1L annual spend
  • + 2 free add-on cards
  • + Fuel surcharge waiver

Cons

  • Base reward rate is low (1 pt/₹150)
  • No lounge access or premium travel perks

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