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SBI Elite

A premium card with accelerated rewards on dining/groceries/departmental stores (capped 10,000 points/month) and solid lounge access for the fee, though its 5X earnings are points-based, not flat cashback.

Rates and fees last verified 19 July 2026.

Annual fee

₹4,999

Joining fee

₹4,999

Reward type

points

Base reward rate

0.5%

Card network

Visa

Card tier

Premium

Reward rates by category

  • Dining2.5%
  • Groceries2.5%

Eligibility

  • Minimum credit score: 740
  • Minimum monthly income: ₹60,000
  • Employment: salaried, self-employed
  • Age: 2165

Benefits

  • 8 domestic + 6 international lounge visits/year
  • ₹5,000 e-Gift voucher (partner brands) on joining fee payment

Pros

  • + Accelerated dining/grocery rewards
  • + Good lounge access for the fee
  • + Movie ticket discounts

Cons

  • Steep joining fee upfront
  • Modest base reward rate outside bonus categories

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